api-contract-normalizer

Normalize API responses with shared TypeScript types and middleware.

Updated Jan 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vecear/Nipponverb --skill api-contract-normalizer-vecear
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Skill: api-contract-normalizer
Source: https://github.com/vecear/Nipponverb/tree/main/.claude/skills/api-endpoint-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vecear/Nipponverb --skill api-contract-normalizer-vecear

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Standardize API responses across services to reduce inconsistency, improve developer experience, and simplify client integrations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standard envelope for all responses
  • Pagination standards including page/limit and total counts
  • Consistent error taxonomy and status codes
  • Middleware to normalize responses automatically
  • OpenAPI documentation as the source of truth
  • Migration plan and versioning strategy

Quick Start

Install the contract normalizer, wire the middleware into your API layer, and begin documenting endpoints with an OpenAPI spec.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-contract-normalizer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I standardize API responses for consistency across multiple endpoints?

To standardize API responses, apply a unified contract across endpoints using normalization middleware. This enforces a consistent envelope for pagination, errors, and status codes, while relying on shared TypeScript types and an OpenAPI spec as the source of truth.

What is the best way to handle inconsistent API error taxonomy and status codes in TypeScript?

The best way to fix inconsistent API error taxonomy is to apply a standard contract that unifies error formats and status codes. Shared TypeScript types and middleware automatically normalize these responses into a predictable structure for clients.

How does middleware normalize pagination in API responses?

Pagination normalization middleware intercepts outgoing API responses and reshapes them into a standard envelope. It enforces consistent pagination fields, specifically applying shared page and limit parameters alongside total counts for every endpoint.

Can I use an OpenAPI spec as the source of truth for API versioning and standardization?

Yes, you can use an OpenAPI spec as the source of truth for API versioning. It defines the standard response envelopes, pagination, and error taxonomy, which TypeScript types and middleware then enforce across your services.

Do I need a migration plan to standardize existing API contracts?

Yes, standardizing existing API contracts requires a phased migration plan. This strategy ensures endpoints transition smoothly to the new response envelopes and pagination standards without breaking current client integrations.