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build-api-hono

Build type-safe CRUD APIs with Hono and Zod validation.

Updated Oct 30, 2025
Search Tags:#testing#api#zod#crud#rpc#hono#typesafety
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Source: https://github.com/nayukata/notify-patch-notes/tree/main/.claude/skills/build-api-hono
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nayukata/notify-patch-notes --skill build-api-hono

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a complete workflow for building type-safe CRUD APIs using Hono and Zod, including API implementation, request validation, RPC communication, and local testing, making it ideal when you need reliable server–client integration in a monorepo.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Type-safe API endpoints with Hono and Zod validation, including request and param schemas
  • Exported AppType to enable strongly typed RPC clients and client-server integration
  • End-to-end workflow for testing, validation, and optimization with Hono CLI

Quick Start

Create a Hono-based CRUD API, wire up Zod validation, export AppType for typed RPC clients, and verify end-to-end with hono CLI.

Frequently Asked Questions about build-api-hono

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a type-safe CRUD API with Hono and Zod?▼

Type-safe Hono CRUD APIs are built by defining Zod schemas for request validation and exporting an AppType for RPC client integration. This approach ensures end-to-end type safety from server endpoints to client calls within a monorepo environment.

How does Hono RPC client integration work in a monorepo?▼

Hono RPC client integration uses an exported AppType to bind the server and client, enabling strongly typed communication. This allows you to validate requests and test API endpoints locally within a monorepo setup.

Can I use Hono CLI for local testing and API optimization?▼

Yes, Hono CLI supports local testing and API optimization through an end-to-end workflow. You can verify type-safe CRUD endpoints, test Zod request validation, and validate RPC client communication locally.

What's the best way to validate request parameters in a Hono API?▼

The best way to validate request parameters in a Hono API is using Zod schemas for request and param validation. This ensures strong type safety and error handling, integrating directly with the exported AppType for RPC clients.

Do I need Zod to enable strongly typed RPC clients in Hono?▼

Yes, Zod is required to enable strongly typed RPC clients in Hono. Zod schemas define the request and param validation types, which are exported as AppType to ensure type-safe client-server communication and integration.

Why does my Hono RPC client lose type safety across my monorepo?▼

Your Hono RPC client loses type safety when the API fails to export an AppType or skips Zod schema validation. Exporting AppType ensures strongly typed client-server communication and integration across monorepo packages.

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