[PROJECT]-api-patterns

Generate RESTful API templates with layered architecture and security strategies.

1|Updated Aug 10, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/michsindlinger/agent-os-extended --skill project-api-patterns
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Skill: [PROJECT]-api-patterns
Source: https://github.com/michsindlinger/agent-os-extended/tree/main/agent-os/templates/skills/api-implementation-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/michsindlinger/agent-os-extended --skill project-api-patterns

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

๐Ÿ’ก This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a standardized template and guidelines for implementing RESTful APIs, ensuring consistency, maintainability, and adherence to best practices across different projects and frameworks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Framework Agnostic: Adaptable to various backend frameworks (Spring Boot, Express.js, FastAPI, Django, etc.).
  • Layered Architecture: Defines patterns for Controller, Service, and Repository layers.
  • Data Handling: Covers DTOs, validation, serialization, and exception handling.
  • Security: Outlines input validation, SQL injection prevention, and authentication strategies.
  • Use Case: A new development team needs to build a microservice. This Skill provides a clear blueprint for the API structure, ensuring all developers follow the same conventions for routing, data validation, and error responses, leading to a more cohesive and robust API.

Quick Start

Use the api-implementation-patterns skill to generate a template for a new REST API following best practices.

Frequently Asked Questions about [PROJECT]-api-patterns

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

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What are the standard patterns for implementing a RESTful API backend?โ–ผ

Standard RESTful API patterns implement a layered architecture separating Controller, Service, and Repository layers. This structure handles data models, DTOs, exception handling, and security, ensuring consistent API development and adherence to project-specific conventions across various backend frameworks.

How do I standardize API implementation across different backend frameworks?โ–ผ

You standardize API implementation across backend frameworks by applying a framework-agnostic template. This template provides customizable patterns for routing, data validation, serialization, and error responses, ensuring developers follow the same conventions regardless of the specific framework used.

Does this API patterns template work with specific frameworks like Spring Boot or FastAPI?โ–ผ

Yes, this API patterns template is framework-agnostic and adaptable to various backend frameworks including Spring Boot, Express.js, FastAPI, and Django. It provides customizable patterns that adjust to your chosen framework while maintaining consistent architectural layers.

What is the best way to structure a new REST API microservice?โ–ผ

The best way to structure a new REST API microservice is using a clear blueprint defining Controller, Service, and Repository layers. This approach ensures all developers follow consistent conventions for routing, data validation, and error responses, leading to a cohesive and robust API.

How does this API template handle data validation and exception handling?โ–ผ

This API template handles data validation and exception handling through defined patterns for DTOs, serialization, and error responses. It outlines specific strategies for input validation and standardizes exception handling to maintain robust data processing across the API.