api-security-best-practices

Implement secure API design patterns for REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs.

Updated Feb 11, 2026
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Skill: api-security-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/jayantrohila57/e-commerce/tree/main/.windsurf/skills/api-security-best-practices
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers build and secure APIs by providing guidance on authentication, authorization, input validation, rate limiting, and protection against common vulnerabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Secure API Design: Implement best practices for REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs.
  • Vulnerability Protection: Guard against injection attacks, DDoS, and other common API threats.
  • Use Case: When developing a new set of API endpoints for a customer-facing application, use this Skill to ensure robust security measures are in place from the start, preventing potential data breaches and service disruptions.

Quick Start

Use the api-security-best-practices skill to implement JWT authentication for your Node.js API.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-security-best-practices

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

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How do I implement JWT authentication for a Node.js API?

JWT authentication for a Node.js API is implemented using secure design patterns that validate tokens and manage user sessions. This Skill provides code examples for establishing robust authentication measures across REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs.

What are the best practices for API input validation and rate limiting?

API input validation and rate limiting best practices involve sanitizing incoming data and restricting request volumes to prevent injection and DDoS attacks. This Skill provides comprehensive guidance and code examples for configuring these protections in JavaScript implementations.

How do I protect my API against OWASP vulnerabilities and injection attacks?

Protecting an API against OWASP vulnerabilities and injection attacks requires implementing specific secure design patterns for authorization and data sanitization. This Skill provides guidance to guard against common threats like injection and DDoS attacks across various API architectures.

Does this API security guidance cover REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket implementations?

Yes, this API security guidance covers REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket implementations. It provides comprehensive secure design patterns and code examples tailored to Node.js and JavaScript environments for all three communication protocols.

What is the best way to secure customer-facing API endpoints from data breaches?

The best way to secure customer-facing API endpoints from data breaches is to implement robust authentication, authorization, input validation, and rate limiting from the start. This Skill helps ensure these security measures are in place to prevent service disruptions.