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rails-api-controllers

Generate RESTful JSON API controllers for Ruby on Rails with authentication and pagination.

14|Updated Dec 16, 2025
Search Tags:#versioning#api#jwt#rest#error-handling#pagination#rails
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Skill: rails-api-controllers
Source: https://github.com/Shoebtamboli/rails_claude_skills/tree/main/lib/generators/claude/skills_library/rails-api-controllers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Shoebtamboli/rails_claude_skills --skill rails-api-controllers

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Centralizes patterns and best practices for building RESTful JSON API controllers in Ruby on Rails, removing guesswork around status codes, authentication, error handling, versioning, and performance so teams can deliver stable APIs faster.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • RESTful Controller Patterns: Standard CRUD controllers, namespaced versioning, and consistent JSON response shapes.
  • Authentication & Authorization: Token and JWT examples with stateless request handling and authentication endpoints.
  • Error Handling & Status Codes: Global rescue handlers producing consistent error payloads and correct HTTP statuses.
  • Performance & Safety: Pagination, filtering, eager-loading, rate limiting (Rack::Attack), and CORS configuration for production APIs.
  • Testing & Documentation: RSpec request specs and rswag integration for OpenAPI documentation and reproducible API contracts.
  • Use Case: Ideal for API-only Rails apps powering mobile apps, SPAs, or microservices that require versioning, token/JWT auth, and robust error semantics.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to generate a versioned Rails API Articles controller with token authentication, pagination, JSON error responses, and accompanying request specs.

Frequently Asked Questions about rails-api-controllers

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a versioned Rails JSON API controller with JWT authentication?▼

Build a versioned Rails JSON API controller by namespacing routes and applying JWT examples for stateless request handling. This approach centralizes versioning and token authentication patterns for RESTful controllers powering mobile backends or SPAs.

What is the best way to handle JSON error responses and HTTP status codes in a Rails API?▼

The best way to handle JSON error responses is using global rescue handlers that produce consistent error payloads with correct HTTP status codes. This ensures stable API semantics across all RESTful controller endpoints.

How do I add pagination and rate limiting to a Ruby on Rails RESTful API?▼

Add pagination and rate limiting to a Rails RESTful API by implementing paginated results and configuring Rack::Attack. This ensures performance and safety for production APIs serving high traffic.

Can I generate OpenAPI documentation and RSpec request specs for Rails API controllers?▼

Yes, you can generate OpenAPI documentation and RSpec request specs for Rails API controllers using rswag integration. This provides reproducible API contracts and testing coverage for your endpoints.

Does this Rails API pattern support CORS configuration and strong parameter validation?▼

Yes, this Rails API pattern supports CORS configuration and strong parameter validation. These features are applied directly within the controller logic to secure API endpoints and handle cross-origin requests safely.

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