Api Design

Design RESTful API contracts with versioning and documentation.

Updated Feb 12, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/tiagofur/kakoclaw --skill api-design-tiagofur

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Skill: Api Design
Source: https://github.com/tiagofur/kakoclaw/tree/main/.context/skills/api-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tiagofur/kakoclaw --skill api-design-tiagofur

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Designing APIs that are easy to use, scalable, and consistent across services, reducing integration friction and maintenance overhead.

Core Features & Use Cases

API design guidelines: RESTful principles, resource modeling, versioning, and error handling.
Documentation and standards: API contracts, schema definitions, and changelogs.
Use Case: When building a new microservice, use this skill to design a clean, documented API contract before implementation.

Quick Start

Propose an initial API surface by outlining resources, endpoints, and versioning plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Api Design

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

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How do I design a RESTful API that scales across microservices?▼

Design scalable RESTful APIs by enforcing REST constraints, consistent resource modeling, and clear versioning. This reduces integration friction and maintenance overhead when building new microservices or updating existing web backends.

What is contract-first API design and when should I use it?▼

Contract-first API design defines API contracts, schema definitions, and documentation before implementation. Use it when building a new microservice to ensure a clean, documented API surface that is easy to consume.

How do I handle REST API versioning and error handling?▼

Handle REST API versioning and error handling by applying consistent API design guidelines. Establish a versioning plan alongside standardized error responses to maintain service consistency and reduce integration friction.

What's the best way to document REST API resources and endpoints?▼

Document REST API resources and endpoints by generating API contracts, schema definitions, and changelogs. This enforces standards and ensures the API is consistent, scalable, and easy to consume across integrations.

Can I use this API design approach for existing web and mobile backends?▼

Yes, you can apply this API design approach to existing web and mobile backends. It enforces REST constraints, versioning, and documentation standards to update services consistently while reducing maintenance overhead.