generate-api-route

Generates a Next.js App Router route.ts file with repository integration, error handling, and TypeScript typings.

Updated Jan 18, 2026
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Skill: generate-api-route
Source: https://github.com/marcd35/health-tracker-9000/tree/main/.claude/skills/generate-api-route
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcd35/health-tracker-9000 --skill generate-api-route

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of consistent, well-typed Next.js App Router API endpoints by generating boilerplate code with repository integration, error handling, and TypeScript typings.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated endpoint scaffolding: Produce a complete route.ts structure that follows project conventions.
  • Repository integration: Wire in repository patterns and utilities to ensure data access is aligned with existing architecture.
  • Type-safe handlers: Generate TypeScript typings and standardized JSON responses for common HTTP methods (GET, POST, DELETE).

Quick Start

Create a new API resource by describing the endpoint name, required HTTP methods, and any validation needs. The tool will generate src/app/api/{resource-name}/route.ts with the proper imports, handlers, and error handling.

Frequently Asked Questions about generate-api-route

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

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How do I generate a Next.js App Router API endpoint with TypeScript?

To generate a Next.js App Router API endpoint, you describe the resource name and required HTTP methods to auto-scaffold a route.ts file with TypeScript typings, repository integration, and standardized JSON responses at src/app/api/{resource-name}/route.ts.

What is the best way to scaffold boilerplate code for Next.js API routes?

Scaffolding Next.js API routes is best handled by automating route.ts creation, which wires in repository patterns, error handling, and type-safe GET, POST, and DELETE handlers to ensure data access aligns with existing project architecture.

Can I automatically add error handling and repository integration to my Next.js API routes?

Yes, you can automatically add error handling and repository integration to Next.js API routes by generating a consistent route.ts structure that imports necessary utilities and defines standardized JSON responses for your data resources.

How do I create type-safe handlers for GET, POST, and DELETE requests in Next.js?

Creating type-safe handlers for GET, POST, and DELETE requests involves generating TypeScript typings and standardized JSON responses within a Next.js App Router API endpoint to ensure consistent data access across resources like meals, supplements, or profile data.

Does this automated API endpoint generation work with any data resource in Next.js?

Automated API endpoint generation works with any specified data resource in Next.js, targeting resources such as meals, supplements, profile, or analytics, and defining a consistent route.ts structure at src/app/api/{resource-name}/route.ts for your application.