api-standards

Name: api-standards
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Author: Veera

Define RESTful API conventions for endpoints, responses, and pagination.

Updated Dec 17, 2025

Search Tags:#rest #endpoints #naming-conventions #pagination #api-design #http-methods

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npx skills add https://github.com/veerababumanyam/RawDrive102 --skill api-standards

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Skill: api-standards
Source: https://github.com/veerababumanyam/RawDrive102/tree/main/.claude/skills/api-standards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/veerababumanyam/RawDrive102 --skill api-standards

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

API projects across RawDrive often diverge in endpoint structure, response payloads, and pagination rules, creating integration friction and maintenance overhead.

Core Features & Use Cases

API conventions for endpoint layout, versioning, and resource naming.
Uniform response formats with standard success and error payloads.
Standardized pagination, filtering, and sorting patterns for consistent data access.
Use Case: When adding a new service, apply the api-standards to align with existing APIs and reduce onboarding time.

Quick Start

Ask to apply the api-standards guidelines to a new endpoint, such as creating /api/v1/workspaces/{workspace_id}/resources with a consistent response shape.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-standards

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

FAQPage Schema

What are standard REST API naming conventions for scalable endpoint design?▼

Standard REST API naming conventions involve structuring endpoint layouts and resource naming hierarchically, such as /api/v1/workspaces/{workspace_id}/resources. This ensures consistent resource access and reduces integration friction across services.

How do I design uniform response payloads and HTTP status codes for a new RESTful service?▼

Design uniform response payloads by applying standard success and error formats alongside proper HTTP status code usage. This standardizes data access and minimizes maintenance overhead across different API projects.

What is the best way to implement pagination, filtering, and sorting patterns for API endpoints?▼

The best way to implement pagination, filtering, and sorting is to apply standardized API conventions that dictate uniform response payload structures. This guarantees consistent data access across all services.

When do I need API versioning and standard endpoint conventions for my project?▼

You need API versioning and standard endpoint conventions when adding a new service to align with existing APIs. Applying these standards reduces integration friction, onboarding time, and maintenance overhead.

Can I standardize HTTP method usage and response shapes for inconsistent REST endpoints?▼

Yes, you can standardize HTTP method usage and response shapes by applying API conventions. This specifies required HTTP methods, standardizes success and error payloads, and aligns divergent endpoint structures.