api-design-eval

Evaluate RESTful API design across nine frameworks for naming, versioning, pagination, and errors.

Updated Feb 28, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/cjohnhanson/codelikecody --skill api-design-eval
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Skill: api-design-eval
Source: https://github.com/cjohnhanson/codelikecody/tree/main/skills/api-design-eval
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cjohnhanson/codelikecody --skill api-design-eval

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Evaluates API design quality across nine frameworks, helping teams identify maturation gaps and surface concrete improvements for developers and API consumers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Performs a structured, multi-framework evaluation of REST maturity, resource design, naming conventions, pagination, errors, versioning, idempotency, developer experience, and backward compatibility.
  • Provides actionable findings and remediation guidance that can be used during API design reviews, before public releases, or during design governance sessions.
  • Use cases include assessing endpoints for consistency, validating a new API against established guidelines, and producing a report that stakeholders can act on.

Quick Start

Provide your API surface and run the evaluation to produce a structured nine-framework evaluation report.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-design-eval

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

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How do I evaluate REST API design quality before a public release?

To evaluate REST API design quality, provide your API surface to run a structured assessment across nine frameworks, surfacing issues in naming, versioning, pagination, and error handling to produce actionable remediation guidance for stakeholders.

What are the most common API design issues found during an evaluation?

Common API design issues include inconsistent naming conventions, unstable versioning, poor pagination, inconsistent error formats, and unclear deprecation guidance, all of which are surfaced during a formal multi-framework evaluation to improve developer experience.

How do I check if my RESTful endpoints follow established API guidelines?

To check if RESTful endpoints follow established API guidelines, run an evaluation that assesses REST maturity, resource design, idempotency, and backward compatibility, producing a structured report for design governance sessions.

Can I use a structured framework to assess API naming conventions and error handling?

Yes, you can use a structured nine-framework evaluation to assess API naming conventions and error handling, ensuring consistent error formats and clear deprecation guidance across your RESTful endpoints.

Does API design evaluation help with backward compatibility and versioning?

API design evaluation helps with backward compatibility and versioning by applying formal criteria to RESTful endpoints, ensuring stable versioning practices and documenting actionable recommendations for API consumers.

What is the best way to review API design for developer experience and maturity?

The best way to review API design for developer experience and maturity is to perform a multi-framework evaluation that validates resource design, idempotency, and error handling, yielding actionable findings for design reviews.