api-patterns

Provide reusable API endpoint patterns with Zod validation and authentication.

1|Updated Jan 8, 2026

Search Tags:#security #api #rate limiting #validation #backend #patterns #webhooks

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npx skills add https://github.com/JaveedIshaq/ai-workflow-orchestrator --skill api-patterns-javeedishaq

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Skill: api-patterns
Source: https://github.com/JaveedIshaq/ai-workflow-orchestrator/tree/main/templates/skills/api-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JaveedIshaq/ai-workflow-orchestrator --skill api-patterns-javeedishaq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides battle-tested patterns and best practices for building secure, validated, and type-safe API endpoints, reducing boilerplate and common errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

Server Actions & REST APIs: Implement secure server actions (Next.js) and RESTful endpoints (Express/Fastify) with built-in validation and authentication.
API Versioning & Rate Limiting: Strategies for managing API evolution and protecting your services from abuse.
Webhook Handling: Securely send and receive webhooks with signature verification and retry mechanisms.
Bulk Operations: Efficiently handle batch create, update, and delete operations.
Use Case: Develop a new e-commerce API endpoint that accepts product data, validates it using Zod, authenticates the user, and returns a paginated list of results, all while adhering to rate limits.

Quick Start

Use the api-patterns skill to generate a Next.js server action for creating a new user with Zod validation.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-patterns

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

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How do I validate API request data using Zod in Next.js server actions?▼

To validate API request data using Zod in Next.js server actions, define a Zod schema and parse the input before processing. This skill provides reusable patterns for secure server actions and REST endpoints with built-in type-safe validation to reduce boilerplate.

What is the best way to implement rate limiting for an Express or Fastify API?▼

The best way to implement rate limiting for an Express or Fastify API is to apply protection strategies that prevent service abuse. This skill provides reusable patterns to manage API evolution and secure endpoints from excessive requests across various frameworks.

How does cursor-based pagination work for scalable API endpoints?▼

Cursor-based pagination works for scalable API endpoints by using a pointer to the last fetched item rather than an offset. This skill provides implementation patterns for cursor-based pagination to efficiently handle large datasets without performance degradation.

How do I securely handle incoming webhooks with signature verification?▼

Securely handle incoming webhooks with signature verification by validating the payload against a secret hash before processing. This skill provides patterns for receiving webhooks securely, including signature verification and retry mechanisms for robust error handling.

Can I use these API patterns for bulk operations like batch updates?▼

Yes, you can use these API patterns for bulk operations like batch updates. This skill provides specific implementation patterns to efficiently handle batch create, update, and delete operations while maintaining validation and security standards.

What strategies should I use for API versioning in backend development?▼

Strategies for API versioning in backend development include implementing structured version management to handle API evolution. This skill provides patterns for API versioning alongside robust error handling to ensure backward compatibility and secure service scaling.