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api-and-interface-design

Design RESTful and GraphQL APIs with module boundaries and interface specifications.

Updated Jun 29, 2026
Search Tags:#api design#graphql#software architecture#interface design#rest api
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npx skills add https://github.com/tuanfung/pqt-agent-skills --skill api-and-interface-design-tuanfung
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Skill: api-and-interface-design
Source: https://github.com/tuanfung/pqt-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/api-and-interface-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tuanfung/pqt-agent-skills --skill api-and-interface-design-tuanfung

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires rest, graphql, api-specification, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps in designing stable and well-documented APIs and interfaces, ensuring consistency and ease of use.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API Design Guidance: Provides best practices for API design, including REST and GraphQL endpoints.
  • Interface Development: Offers principles for designing user interfaces and module boundaries.
  • Use Case: For software engineers and developers looking to create consistent and maintainable APIs and interfaces for their projects.

Quick Start

Run the api-and-interface-design skill to generate a design specification for a new API endpoint.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-and-interface-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a REST API endpoint structure for a new software application?▼

To design a REST API endpoint structure, apply REST principles and best practices to define module boundaries, ensure consistency, and generate a stable, well-documented API specification.

What is the best way to structure a GraphQL schema for maintainable software architecture?▼

Structuring a GraphQL schema requires applying schema design best practices to define clear module boundaries, ensuring the interface remains maintainable, consistent, and easy for developers to use.

How do I document API specifications to ensure interface consistency across a project?▼

Document API specifications by generating a design specification that outlines RESTful or GraphQL endpoints and module boundaries, ensuring interface consistency and ease of use across the software project.

REST vs GraphQL: how do I choose the right API design approach for my application?▼

Choosing between REST and GraphQL API design approaches depends on your specific data fetching needs; this skill provides best practices for both to help you design robust endpoints and module boundaries.

Do I need prior knowledge of software architecture to design robust API interfaces?▼

Yes, designing robust API interfaces requires knowledge of REST principles, GraphQL schema design, and software architecture best practices to effectively define module boundaries and user interfaces.

Why does my API design lack consistency and maintainability across module boundaries?▼

Your API design lacks consistency because it lacks a well-documented specification; applying interface design principles and defining clear module boundaries ensures stability and maintainability.

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