axum

Implement Rust web APIs with Axum and SQLx database access.

Updated Mar 18, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/zzoohub/mealio --skill axum-zzoohub
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Skill: axum
Source: https://github.com/zzoohub/mealio/tree/main/.claude/skills/axum
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zzoohub/mealio --skill axum-zzoohub

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Axum + SQLx provides structured patterns for building high-performance Rust web APIs with a focus on reliable error handling, clean routing, and scalable data access.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Middleware-driven architecture for scalable API services.
  • Typed request handlers with SQLx integration for safe DB access.
  • Production-ready patterns for error handling, retries, and observability.

Quick Start

Set up a Rust project, add Axum and SQLx, and implement a sample route to verify end-to-end API functionality.

Frequently Asked Questions about axum

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

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What is the best way to build a Rust web API with Axum and SQLx?

The best way to build a Rust web API with Axum and SQLx is using a middleware-driven architecture with typed request handlers, a centralized Router, and an AppState for safe database access. This pattern ensures scalable and production-grade services.

How do I structure routing and handle errors in an Axum backend?

Structuring routing and handling errors in an Axum backend involves implementing type-safe routing with a reusable architecture. You use production-ready patterns for error handling and retries alongside an AppState to maintain reliable API operations.

Does Axum work with SQLx for type-safe database access and migrations?

Yes, Axum works with SQLx for type-safe database access and migrations. The integration provides structured patterns for safe DB access, allowing you to build high-performance Rust web APIs with reliable data management.

Can I use middleware in Rust to build scalable API services?

Yes, you can use middleware in Rust to build scalable API services. Axum supports a middleware-driven architecture that enables typed request handlers and production-ready observability patterns for robust web APIs.

Why use Axum and SQLx for production-grade Rust backend development?

You use Axum and SQLx for production-grade Rust backend development to solve the challenge of implementing robust web APIs. They provide structured patterns for clean routing, reliable error handling, and scalable data access.

How do I set up a Rust project with Axum and SQLx?

To set up a Rust project with Axum and SQLx, you create a new Rust project, add the Axum and SQLx dependencies, and implement a sample route to verify end-to-end API functionality and database connectivity.