hono-api-design

Design Hono REST APIs with type-safe RPC and OpenAPI documentation.

3|Updated Jan 23, 2026
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Skill: hono-api-design
Source: https://github.com/lucasilverentand/skills/tree/main/skills/hono/api-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucasilverentand/skills --skill hono-api-design

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams design scalable, well-structured APIs using Hono, REST patterns, and type-safe RPC.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • RESTful routing templates and clear route organization with Hono
  • Type-safe RPC integration using hono/client for end-to-end type inference
  • OpenAPI integration and automated documentation for public and internal APIs
  • Use Case: Start a new microservice by defining routes, validators, and OpenAPI specs, then generate client types automatically

Quick Start

Install and scaffold a Hono API project, define routes with REST patterns and RPC endpoints, add OpenAPI metadata, and serve the API docs.

Frequently Asked Questions about hono-api-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a REST API with Hono that supports type-safe RPC?

To design a REST API with Hono and type-safe RPC, you organize routes using RESTful patterns and integrate hono/client to achieve end-to-end type inference across your services. This approach provides templates for scalable route organization.

What is the best way to generate OpenAPI documentation for a Hono API?

The best way to generate OpenAPI documentation for a Hono API is to add OpenAPI metadata directly to your route definitions. This skill provides integration guidance to automate documentation generation for both public and internal APIs.

Can I use Hono for structuring large microservices with route versioning?

Yes, you can use Hono for structuring large microservices with route versioning. This skill applies to building RESTful services across small to large codebases, providing clear route organization and versioning templates for scalable APIs.

How does hono/client handle end-to-end type inference for API routes?

Hono/client handles end-to-end type inference by automatically generating client types from your server-side route definitions. This ensures type-safe RPC communication, eliminating manual type synchronization between frontend and backend.

Do I need any specific dependencies to build a type-safe Hono API?

You do not need specific external dependencies to build a type-safe Hono API beyond the framework itself. The skill relies on Hono's native features and hono/client to establish REST patterns, validators, and OpenAPI specs without extra tools.