api-new

Generate Next.js 15 API routes with Zod validation and TypeScript types.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Skill: api-new
Source: https://github.com/gpaura/claude_plugins/tree/main/skills/api-new
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gpaura/claude_plugins --skill api-new

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a ready-to-use Next.js API route scaffold with built-in validation, standardized error handling, and strict TypeScript typings, reducing boilerplate and accelerating backend work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Route Handler Template: A TypeScript API route scaffold using Next.js 15 App Router with app/api/
  • Validation & Security: Zod-based validation schemas, early input validation, and safe, structured error responses
  • Production-Ready Practices: Centralized error handling, explicit HTTP status codes, and no exposure of sensitive data
  • Use Case: Rapidly prototype a new API like /api/login, supporting validation, authentication checks, and consistently formatted responses

Quick Start

Use the api-new skill to generate a new API route with request validation and error handling in your Next.js project.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-new

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

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How do I generate a Next.js API route with TypeScript validation and error handling?

To generate a Next.js API route with TypeScript validation, use this Skill to scaffold App Router handlers with Zod schemas for input validation, centralized error handling, and typed requests/responses, reducing boilerplate.

What is the best way to structure Next.js 15 app/api route handlers for secure responses?

The best way to structure secure Next.js 15 app/api route handlers is by enforcing early Zod-based input validation, explicit HTTP status codes, and safe, structured error responses that prevent sensitive data exposure.

Can I use Zod for input validation in Next.js App Router server endpoints?

Yes, you can use Zod for input validation in Next.js App Router server endpoints. This Skill enforces Zod-based schemas to enable early input validation and generate predictable, typed outputs for your API.

How does centralized error handling work for Next.js API routes?

Centralized error handling for Next.js API routes works by capturing server errors and returning consistent, structured error responses with explicit HTTP status codes, ensuring predictable output formats across all endpoints.

Do I need TypeScript to scaffold Next.js API routes with this approach?

Yes, you need TypeScript to scaffold Next.js API routes with this approach. The Skill enforces strict TypeScript usage to provide typed requests and responses, ensuring type safety and predictable server endpoint outputs.