frontend-to-backend-requirements

Document frontend data needs and user actions for backend API requirements.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles --skill frontend-to-backend-requirements-program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat
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Skill: frontend-to-backend-requirements
Source: https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles/tree/main/config/claude/skills/frontend-to-backend-requirements
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles --skill frontend-to-backend-requirements-program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Frontend teams often struggle to communicate data requirements to backend; this skill provides a structured, non-prescriptive way to document what data is needed, what actions users perform, and what UI states should handle.

Core Features & Use Cases

The skill guides you through documenting requirements in a consistent format that supports collaboration between frontend and backend. It emphasizes describing data needs, user actions, states, uncertainties, and invites backend feedback. Output is stored in .claude/docs/ai/<feature-name>/backend-requirements.md for reference.

Quick Start

Describe frontend data needs to a backend engineer to generate the collaborative requirements document.

Frequently Asked Questions about frontend-to-backend-requirements

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

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How do I document frontend data needs for backend API development?

Documenting frontend data needs for backend API development involves specifying what data the UI requires, user actions, and UI state constraints without dictating endpoint structures. This structured, non-prescriptive approach clarifies API requirements and invites backend feedback.

What is the best way to communicate UI requirements to backend developers?

The best way to communicate UI requirements to backend developers is using a structured document that captures data needs and user actions while avoiding prescriptive field names. It ensures frontend constraints are clear and invites backend collaboration.

How do I write API requirements without dictating backend implementation?

Writing API requirements without dictating backend implementation involves describing what data the UI needs and how states respond across features, rather than specifying exact endpoints or field names. This clarifies frontend needs while leaving backend design open.

Does this approach support collaboration between frontend and backend teams?

Yes, this approach supports collaboration between frontend and backend teams by generating a structured requirements document that explicitly invites backend feedback. It ensures frontend data needs and UI constraints are clear without being overly prescriptive.

Where are the generated frontend to backend requirements documents stored?

The generated frontend to backend requirements documents are stored in the .claude/docs/ai/<feature-name>/backend-requirements.md file path. This stores the collaborative output for team reference during development.