backend-api-design

Design REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs with OpenAPI/Swagger specification generation.

17|1|Updated Jun 12, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/codeworksID/everything-backend --skill backend-api-design-codeworksid
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Skill: backend-api-design
Source: https://github.com/codeworksID/everything-backend/tree/main/.agents/skills/backend-api-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/codeworksID/everything-backend --skill backend-api-design-codeworksid

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill tackles the complexity of designing API endpoints by offering a structured approach to define resource structure, request/response schemas, error handling, and authentication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Endpoint Design: Generate and document REST, GraphQL, and gRPC API endpoints.
  • Schema Creation: Build request and response schemas for a wide range of data models.
  • Security Integration: Implement authentication and versioning across your API.
  • Use Case: When starting a new feature, the Skill helps in quickly outlining the API structure, ensuring seamless communication between front and backend.

Quick Start

Design API endpoints for a new project by running 'backend-api-design'.

Frequently Asked Questions about backend-api-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design and document REST, GraphQL, and gRPC API endpoints?

To design API endpoints, you need a structured approach to define resource structure, schemas, and error handling. This Skill generates REST, GraphQL, and gRPC endpoints while automating OpenAPI/Swagger specification creation to ensure adherence to API principles.

What is the best way to generate OpenAPI specifications for my backend?

Generating OpenAPI specifications requires automating your schema creation process. This Skill builds request and response schemas for REST APIs and automatically generates the corresponding OpenAPI/Swagger documentation to streamline backend development.

How does schema creation work for different API protocols?

Schema creation for API protocols involves defining structured request and response data models. This Skill provides a comprehensive toolset to build schemas across REST, GraphQL, and gRPC, ensuring seamless data communication between frontend and backend systems.

Can I implement authentication and versioning when designing my API?

Yes, implementing authentication and versioning is a core part of API design. This Skill integrates security mechanisms directly into your endpoint design process, allowing you to apply authentication and versioning rules across your REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs.

When do I need a structured approach for endpoint design?

You need a structured approach for endpoint design when starting a new feature and outlining your API structure. This ensures seamless communication between front and backend by standardizing resource structures, error handling, and authentication from the beginning.

Does this API design approach work for both microservices and monolithic architectures?

Yes, this API design approach works for both architectures by supporting REST, GraphQL, and gRPC protocols. Whether you are outlining a new feature for a monolithic application or designing microservice communication, the Skill ensures protocol selection and schema creation adhere to API principles.