Add API Endpoint

Automates adding MVC-structured API endpoints to Node.js backends with Swagger updates.

1|Updated Oct 10, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/daithang59/ToDoList-WebApp --skill add-api-endpoint
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Skill: Add API Endpoint
Source: https://github.com/daithang59/ToDoList-WebApp/tree/main/.agent/skills/add-api-endpoint
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/daithang59/ToDoList-WebApp --skill add-api-endpoint

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Building and maintaining new API endpoints is error-prone and repetitive; this guide provides a repeatable pattern for consistent, production-ready endpoints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create, Read, Update, Delete endpoints with validation and error handling.
  • Wire models, controllers, routes, and middleware following MVC conventions.
  • Update API documentation and validation tests to ensure reliability across environments.

Quick Start

Create a new endpoint scaffold following the MVC pattern and run the provided tests against authenticated requests.

Frequently Asked Questions about Add API Endpoint

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I add a new API endpoint in a Node.js MVC backend?

Adding a new API endpoint in a Node.js MVC backend involves scaffolding models, controllers, routes, and middleware to enforce consistent patterns for production-ready CRUD operations. It automates validation, checks ownership, and includes sample tests with Swagger updates.

What is the best way to scaffold CRUD operations with validation and Swagger documentation?

Scaffolding CRUD operations with validation and Swagger documentation is best handled by following a repeatable MVC pattern that generates models, controllers, routes, and middleware. This enforces consistent API patterns while updating documentation and validation tests for reliability.

Does this API endpoint scaffolding pattern work with existing Node.js MVC projects?

This API endpoint scaffolding pattern works with existing Node.js MVC projects by wiring models, controllers, routes, and middleware following standard conventions. It checks ownership and includes sample code, validation tests, and Swagger updates to satisfy production-grade development.

How do I wire models, controllers, and routes for a new backend API endpoint?

Wiring models, controllers, and routes for a new backend API endpoint requires following MVC conventions to connect data models with controller logic and route definitions. The process includes adding validation middleware, error handling, and Swagger documentation updates.

Why do I need validation and ownership checks when adding API endpoints?

Validation and ownership checks are needed when adding API endpoints to ensure data integrity and secure access control across typical projects. They enforce consistent patterns, handle errors properly, and include validation tests to guarantee reliability across different environments.

Can I automate documentation updates when creating new CRUD endpoints?

Automating documentation updates when creating new CRUD endpoints is possible through the scaffolding process, which includes Swagger updates as part of the generated output. This ensures API documentation stays synchronized with endpoint changes and passes validation tests.