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api-versioning

Classify and govern API version lifecycles to prevent breaking changes.

7|Updated Feb 14, 2026
Search Tags:#versioning#api#compatibility#migration#deprecation#governance
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/KentoShimizu/sw-agent-skills --skill api-versioning-kentoshimizu
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Skill: api-versioning
Source: https://github.com/KentoShimizu/sw-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/api-versioning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KentoShimizu/sw-agent-skills --skill api-versioning-kentoshimizu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Policy-driven governance for API versioning, deprecation windows, and compatibility to prevent breaking changes for internal and external consumers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Explicit governance templates and canonical contracts
  • Deprecation planning, migration guidance, and cross-team coordination
  • Compatibility matrices and channel-based release strategies

Quick Start

Draft a governance plan for API versions and initiate a first deprecation window with a clear migration path.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-versioning

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage API versioning without introducing breaking changes for consumers?▼

Manage API versioning by classifying version lifecycles and applying governance across policy design, deprecation windows, and compatibility matrices to prevent breaking changes for consumers.

What is a deprecation window and how does it help API migration?▼

A deprecation window is a governed timeline for retiring an API version. It helps API migration by providing consumers a clear period to transition to canonical contracts without service interruption.

How do I plan a deprecation timeline for an outdated API version?▼

Plan an API deprecation timeline by drafting a governance plan that initiates a deprecation window with a clear migration path, referencing canonical contracts and a versioned compatibility matrix.

What is the best way to govern API compatibility across multiple versions?▼

Govern API compatibility by maintaining a versioned compatibility matrix alongside explicit governance templates, ensuring cross-team coordination and channel-based release strategies during API evolution.

Can I use policy-driven templates to coordinate API deprecation across teams?▼

Yes, policy-driven governance templates support cross-team coordination by standardizing deprecation planning, migration guidance, and compatibility matrices for both internal and external consumers.

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