Create API Route

Create secure Next.js API routes with authentication, validation, and error handling.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Skill: Create API Route
Source: https://github.com/Tvshreyas/DISTILL/tree/main/.agent/skills/create-api-route
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Tvshreyas/DISTILL --skill create-api-route

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Building secure and scalable Next.js API routes can be error-prone without a consistent pattern. This Skill provides a repeatable blueprint that enforces authentication, input hygiene, and safe data access for server-side endpoints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authenticated Endpoints: boilerplate for restricting APIs to signed-in users.
  • Input Sanitization & Validation: ensures text inputs are cleaned before processing.
  • Scoped Data Access: enforces user_id-based data queries to prevent cross-user leakage.
  • Standardized Errors: returns uniform error payloads without leaking details.
  • Guided Quick Start: helps you scaffold new routes quickly for common CRUD patterns.

Quick Start

Create a new Next.js API route at app/api/<resource>/route.ts following the security patterns described.

Frequently Asked Questions about Create API Route

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

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How do I create a secure Next.js API route with authentication?

To create a secure Next.js API route, you need an endpoint scaffold with a top-level authentication guard, input validation, and explicit field destructuring. This pattern enforces user_id scoping for database queries to prevent cross-user data leakage.

What is the best way to sanitize text inputs in Next.js backend endpoints?

The best way to sanitize text inputs in Next.js backend endpoints is through explicit field destructuring and input sanitization before processing. This ensures text inputs are cleaned and safe for typical CRUD workflows.

How do I prevent cross-user data leakage in Next.js API routes?

Preventing cross-user data leakage in Next.js API routes requires enforcing user_id-based data queries. By scoping all database queries to the authenticated user_id, the endpoint restricts data access to authorized records only.

Does a Next.js API route need rate limiting for mutation endpoints?

Yes, Next.js API routes need rate limiting for mutation endpoints to enforce security patterns. Applying rate limiting to mutation operations helps protect authenticated endpoints from abusive requests and maintains input hygiene.

Why should I use generic error responses in Next.js backend APIs?

You should use generic error responses in Next.js backend APIs to return uniform error payloads without leaking system details. Standardized error handling prevents exposing sensitive backend information during failed input validation or server errors.