rest-api-expert

Design REST APIs with endpoint design, HTTP semantics, versioning, and OpenAPI documentation.

Updated Mar 15, 2026

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Skill: rest-api-expert
Source: https://github.com/ariesanhthu/HiveK/tree/main/.agent/skills/rest-api-expert
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ariesanhthu/HiveK --skill rest-api-expert-ariesanhthu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses challenges in designing, developing, and documenting RESTful APIs, ensuring adherence to best practices for clarity, maintainability, and performance.

Core Features & Use Cases

API Design & Architecture: Provides guidance on resource modeling, endpoint design, and versioning strategies.
HTTP Semantics: Ensures correct usage of HTTP methods and status codes.
Error Handling & Pagination: Offers patterns for consistent error responses and efficient data retrieval.
Use Case: When designing a new set of API endpoints for a user management system, consult this Skill to ensure the URLs are RESTful, HTTP methods are used correctly, and a clear error handling strategy is in place.

Quick Start

Use the rest-api-expert skill to design a RESTful endpoint for retrieving a list of products with pagination.

Frequently Asked Questions about rest-api-expert

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

FAQPage Schema

What are the best practices for REST API endpoint design and resource modeling?▼

REST API endpoint design best practices involve structuring URLs around resources, using plural nouns, and applying correct HTTP methods. This ensures RESTful clarity, maintainability, and consistent API architecture across your endpoints.

How do I choose the right HTTP status codes for my REST API?▼

Choosing the right HTTP status codes requires understanding HTTP semantics for success and error responses. You should use standard codes like 200, 201, 400, and 404 to accurately represent the outcome of REST API requests.

What is the best way to handle errors and pagination in REST API development?▼

The best way to handle errors and pagination in REST API development is to implement consistent error response patterns and use query parameters for data retrieval. This ensures efficient data fetching and predictable API behavior.

How do I document my REST API using OpenAPI specifications?▼

Documenting your REST API using OpenAPI involves generating standard specifications for your endpoints, HTTP semantics, and error handling. This provides clear API documentation for developers consuming your RESTful services.

What versioning strategy should I use for my REST API?▼

A REST API versioning strategy determines how changes are communicated to clients without breaking existing integrations. You can use URI path versioning or header versioning to manage architectural updates and maintain backward compatibility.

Why does my REST API return inconsistent results when using incorrect HTTP methods?▼

Your REST API returns inconsistent results when incorrect HTTP methods are used because it violates HTTP semantics. Applying the correct methods like GET for retrieval and POST for creation ensures RESTful endpoint behavior and data integrity.