aspnet-core-api

Automate ASP.NET Core REST API design with JWT, EF Core, and OpenAPI.

1|Updated Mar 20, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/afonsoft/VideoChat --skill aspnet-core-api
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Skill: aspnet-core-api
Source: https://github.com/afonsoft/VideoChat/tree/main/.agents/skills/aspnet-core-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/afonsoft/VideoChat --skill aspnet-core-api

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill guides you to design and implement robust RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core, covering security, quality, and deployment concerns to reduce boilerplate and accelerate delivery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Secure APIs: JWT authentication, authorization policies, and secure data handling.
  • Production-readiness: OpenAPI/Swagger docs, centralized error handling, logging, and testing strategy.
  • Use Case: Build a scalable backend for a real-time chat app with groups and messages, leveraging EF Core and potentially SignalR for real-time communication.

Quick Start

Create a new ASP.NET Core API project and apply the patterns described to bootstrap controllers, services, EF Core context, and JWT-based security immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions about aspnet-core-api

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

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How do I build a secure ASP.NET Core REST API with JWT authentication and EF Core?

To build a secure ASP.NET Core REST API, you scaffold controllers, services, and repositories, then configure JWT authentication and EF Core data handling. This approach enforces authorization policies and secure data access for production-ready backend systems.

What's the best way to add OpenAPI documentation and centralized error handling to an ASP.NET Core API?

Adding OpenAPI documentation and centralized error handling to an ASP.NET Core API involves configuring Swagger generation and implementing global exception middleware. This setup provides standardized API docs and consistent error responses for robust backend services.

Does this ASP.NET Core API approach work for .NET 6+ projects needing logging, validation, and caching?

Yes, this ASP.NET Core API approach supports .NET 6+ projects by integrating structured logging, request validation, and response caching. These patterns ensure production-readiness and performance optimization for scalable backend API applications.

How do I structure a scalable backend for a real-time chat app using ASP.NET Core and EF Core?

Structuring a scalable backend for a real-time chat app with ASP.NET Core and EF Core involves designing group and message data models, applying repository patterns, and leveraging SignalR for real-time communication alongside secure JWT policies.

What testing strategy should I use for a production-ready ASP.NET Core API?

A production-ready ASP.NET Core API testing strategy covers unit tests for services and integration tests for controller endpoints. This ensures validation logic, JWT authentication, and EF Core data operations function correctly under deployment conditions.