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api-design

Design type-safe Tauri command APIs and DTOs with Rust and Specta.

4|3|Updated Jan 23, 2026
Search Tags:#type safety#api design#data modeling#rust#dto#tauri#api contract
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Skill: api-design
Source: https://github.com/cacr92/WeReply/tree/main/.cursor/skills/api-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cacr92/WeReply --skill api-design-cacr92

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides expert guidance for designing robust, type-safe APIs and data structures, ensuring consistency, maintainability, and developer efficiency in Tauri applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API Command Design: Best practices for defining Tauri commands.
  • DTO Creation: Crafting type-safe Data Transfer Objects for request and response payloads.
  • Type Safety & Validation: Implementing strong typing and input validation at API boundaries.
  • API Documentation: Generating clear, usable documentation for API contracts.
  • Error Handling: Establishing consistent and informative error response patterns.
  • API Versioning: Strategies for evolving APIs over time.
  • Use Case: When building a new feature that requires user input, use this Skill to define the exact structure of the data sent to the backend and the response received, ensuring both the frontend and backend agree on the data contract and handle potential errors gracefully.

Quick Start

Use the api-design skill to create a type-safe DTO for a user profile with fields for name, email, and age.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design type-safe APIs for a Tauri application?▼

Design type-safe Tauri APIs by defining robust Rust commands, crafting type-safe Data Transfer Objects, and enforcing input validation at API boundaries to ensure frontend and backend data consistency.

What is the best way to structure DTOs in Rust for Tauri commands?▼

The best way to structure DTOs in Rust is to create strongly typed request and response payloads, establishing a clear data contract between your Tauri frontend and backend to handle data serialization and validation gracefully.

How does Specta work with Rust for API contract generation?▼

Specta works with Rust by generating clear, usable API documentation and type definitions from your Tauri command structures, ensuring the frontend and backend agree on the exact data contract without manual synchronization.

Can I use Rust to handle API versioning and error responses in Tauri?▼

Yes, you can use Rust to establish consistent error response patterns and implement API versioning strategies, allowing you to evolve your Tauri application APIs over time while maintaining backward compatibility.

When do I need type-safe Data Transfer Objects for Tauri API boundaries?▼

You need type-safe Data Transfer Objects when building Tauri features requiring user input, ensuring the exact structure of data sent to the backend and received by the frontend is validated and consistently formatted.

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