minimal-api

Configure type-safe .NET 10 minimal API endpoints with TypedResults and endpoint filters.

640|145|Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Skill: minimal-api
Source: https://github.com/codewithmukesh/dotnet-claude-kit/tree/main/skills/minimal-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/codewithmukesh/dotnet-claude-kit --skill minimal-api

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Minimal APIs in .NET 10 can become inconsistent, untyped, and scattered across Program.cs, which leads to poor OpenAPI documentation, brittle validation, and hard-to-maintain routing. This Skill prescribes a composable, architecture-friendly approach that keeps endpoint wiring isolated, ensures compile-time response types, and centralizes cross-cutting concerns so teams can scale HTTP surface areas without degrading quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Endpoint Group Auto-Discovery: Define one IEndpointGroup per feature and use a single MapEndpoints call so Program.cs never grows with each new feature.
  • Type-Safe Responses: Use TypedResults and explicit union return types to produce accurate OpenAPI schemas and avoid untyped IResult leaks.
  • Parameter Binding & Validation: Recommend [AsParameters] for complex queries, header binding conventions, and endpoint filters (e.g., FluentValidation) for request validation.
  • OpenAPI, Rate Limiting & Caching: Use built-in AddOpenApi, AddRateLimiter, and AddOutputCache patterns to generate docs, protect APIs, and cache responses.
  • Cross-cutting Filters: Apply endpoint filters at group or endpoint level for logging, validation, and auth policies.

Quick Start

Scaffold an IEndpointGroup that registers /api/orders endpoints using TypedResults, endpoint filters for validation, and OpenAPI metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about minimal-api

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

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How do I structure minimal APIs in .NET to avoid cluttering Program.cs?

To structure minimal APIs without cluttering Program.cs, define one IEndpointGroup per feature and use a single MapEndpoints call for auto-discovery. This isolates endpoint wiring and keeps routing maintainable as your HTTP surface area scales.

How do I generate accurate OpenAPI schemas for .NET minimal APIs?

You generate accurate OpenAPI schemas by using TypedResults with explicit union return types in your minimal APIs. This ensures compile-time response types and avoids untyped IResult leaks, producing correct documentation via the built-in AddOpenApi service registration.

What is the best way to validate parameters in .NET minimal APIs?

The best way to validate parameters in minimal APIs is applying endpoint filters at the group or endpoint level. You can use [AsParameters] for complex query binding and integrate FluentValidation filters to handle request validation consistently across endpoints.

Can I apply rate limiting and output caching to specific minimal API endpoint groups?

Yes, you can apply rate limiting and output caching to minimal API endpoint groups by registering AddRateLimiter and AddOutputCache services. These built-in patterns allow you to protect APIs and cache responses effectively at the group level.

Does this minimal API approach work for migrating from MVC in .NET 10?

Yes, this minimal API approach works for migrating from MVC in .NET 10. It provides a composable, architecture-friendly structure using type-safe endpoints and cross-cutting filters, allowing you to scale HTTP surface areas without degrading quality during migration.