api-controller-generator

Generate C# RESTful API controllers with MediatR, versioning, and authorization.

Updated Jan 30, 2026
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Skill: api-controller-generator
Source: https://github.com/spallempati/AI-Studio/tree/main/skills/dotnet-architecture/api-controller-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/spallempati/AI-Studio --skill api-controller-generator-spallempati

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the generation of robust RESTful API Controllers in C#, adhering to best practices for routing, versioning, authorization, and integration with MediatR, significantly reducing boilerplate code and development time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CRUD Operations: Generates standard Create, Read, Update, Delete endpoints.
  • MediatR Integration: Seamlessly integrates with MediatR for command and query handling.
  • API Versioning: Implements URL segment-based API versioning.
  • Authorization: Supports role-based and permission-based authorization.
  • Use Case: Quickly scaffold a new feature's API by generating a fully functional controller with DTOs, handlers, and authorization attributes, following clean architecture principles.

Quick Start

Use the api-controller-generator skill to create a C# API controller for managing 'Products' within the 'Catalog' feature, including CRUD operations and MediatR integration.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-controller-generator

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

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How do I generate C# API controllers with MediatR integration?

You can generate C# API controllers with MediatR integration by using a code scaffolding tool that automatically creates command and query handlers, request/response DTOs, and routing endpoints. This approach eliminates manual boilerplate while ensuring proper separation of commands and queries in clean architecture.

Can I scaffold CRUD operations for ASP.NET Core RESTful APIs automatically?

Yes, you can scaffold CRUD operations for ASP.NET Core RESTful APIs automatically by using code generation tools that create standard Create, Read, Update, and Delete endpoints. These tools produce the controller structure, routing, and DTOs required for fully functional RESTful API operations.

Does this API controller generator support role-based authorization and API versioning?

Yes, this API controller generator supports role-based authorization, custom permission attributes, and URL segment-based API versioning. It scaffolds controllers with these security and versioning configurations built-in, ensuring compliance with ASP.NET Core RESTful API best practices.

What is the best way to reduce boilerplate code in clean architecture C# projects?

The best way to reduce boilerplate code in clean architecture C# projects is to use code generation tools that scaffold API controllers, MediatR handlers, and DTOs automatically. This significantly reduces development time by standardizing routing, authorization, and request handling patterns.

Do I need .NET 8 to scaffold RESTful API controllers with MediatR?

Yes, you need .NET 8 or later to scaffold RESTful API controllers with MediatR using this generator. The tool is designed for .NET 8+ applications, incorporating clean architecture patterns, API versioning, and authorization features specific to that framework version.