aep

Access API Enhancement Proposals documentation for API design standards.

3|Updated Jan 30, 2026
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Skill: aep
Source: https://github.com/way-platform/skills/tree/main/aep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/way-platform/skills --skill aep-way-platform

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive set of guidelines for designing consistent, intuitive, and machine-readable APIs, ensuring adherence to best practices and facilitating seamless integration across services.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API Design Standards: Access a rich index of API Enhancement Proposals (AEPs) covering resource design, methods, naming conventions, and more.
  • Best Practice Enforcement: Ensure API designs are discoverable, maintainable, and developer-friendly.
  • Use Case: When designing a new API for managing user data, consult AEPs like 'Resource-oriented design' and 'Standard Methods' to ensure your API is intuitive and follows established patterns.

Quick Start

Use the aep skill to find the standard for handling errors in API design.

Frequently Asked Questions about aep

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

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What are API design standards for consistency and clarity?

API design standards are documented guidelines for resource design, methods, naming conventions, and data types. They ensure APIs are consistent, intuitive, and machine-readable, facilitating seamless integration across services.

How do I find best practices for resource-oriented API design?

You can find best practices for resource-oriented API design by accessing the API Enhancement Proposals index. This documentation details standard methods and common patterns to ensure your API is maintainable and developer-friendly.

What is the standard way to handle errors in API development?

The standard way to handle errors in API development is consulting specific API Enhancement Proposals. These design documents provide structured guidelines and common patterns for returning consistent, machine-readable error responses.

When do I need standard methods and naming conventions for my API?

You need standard methods and naming conventions when designing a new API to manage data. Following these established patterns ensures your API design is discoverable, intuitive, and adheres to best practices for seamless integration.

Does following API design guidelines improve service integration?

Following API design guidelines improves service integration by ensuring adherence to best practices. Consistent resource design and standard methods make APIs machine-readable, intuitive, and easier for developers to use across different services.