api-versioning

Automate API version changes by transforming data between versions.

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Skill: api-versioning
Source: https://github.com/useautumn/autumn/tree/main/.claude/skills/api-versioning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/useautumn/autumn --skill api-versioning-useautumn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps engineering teams manage breaking changes in API surfaces by providing a structured approach to versioning, transforming data between versions, and maintaining backward compatibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Version Change Files: Create and manage single-step transforms between versions.
  • Transform Logic: Define transformResponse and transformRequest functions to map between old and new schemas.
  • Registration & Execution: Centralized registry drives version changes across handlers.
  • Use Case: A SaaS product migrates from V1 to V2, automatically delivering V1-compatible responses to older clients while newer clients receive V2 data structures.

Quick Start

Prepare your repository to adopt the versioning framework. Create a new version change file in the changes/ directory implementing transformResponse, such as V2_0_YourChange.ts. Register the change in the VersionChangeRegistry and rely on the handler integration to apply the transformation automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-versioning

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I maintain backward compatibility when migrating an API to a new version?

You maintain backward compatibility by defining transformResponse and transformRequest functions that map data between old and new schemas. This allows a multi-version API to deliver V1-compatible responses to older clients while newer clients receive V2 structures.

What is the best way to structure API version changes in a TypeScript codebase?

The best way to structure API version changes is creating single-step version change files in a dedicated directory. You define transform logic for each change and register them in a centralized VersionChangeRegistry to enforce consistent versioning across all handlers.

Do I need external tools to manage API versioning and transformations?

No, you do not need external tools to manage API versioning. This approach relies entirely on defined schemas, transformers, and a registry to handle version changes and data transformations natively within your existing codebase.

How do transformResponse and transformRequest functions handle API migrations?

transformResponse and transformRequest functions handle API migrations by mapping data between old and new schemas. They execute through a centralized registry to ensure multi-version APIs serve the correct data structures to different internal and external clients.

When should I use a centralized registry for multi-version API management?

You should use a centralized registry for multi-version API management when handling breaking changes across services. It drives version changes through handlers automatically, enforcing consistent data transformations for both internal and external clients.