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services-designer

Define standardized service contracts for full-stack MVP REST API endpoints.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#design#frontend#api#backend#mvp#service#contracts
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/apadern/.github_tailormade --skill services-designer
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Skill: services-designer
Source: https://github.com/apadern/.github_tailormade/tree/main/skills/services-designer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/apadern/.github_tailormade --skill services-designer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill generates a formal service specification for a full-stack MVP, providing consistent service contracts that cover frontend mock services, backend integrations, and REST API endpoints, while reusing the data model defined in design/02_data_model.md.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Define contracts for frontend mock and backend-consumer endpoints.
  • Align service contracts with design/01_technical_design.md and design/02_data_model.md to avoid data duplication.
  • Establish standard conventions for pagination, filtering, sorting, authentication/authorization, and error handling.
  • Use Case: for a new module, generate design/03_data_services.md and an accompanying service catalog.

Quick Start

Create the initial design/03_data_services.md by referencing design/01_technical_design.md and design/02_data_model.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about services-designer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I define service contracts for a full-stack MVP without duplicating data models?▼

Service contracts for a full-stack MVP are defined by generating a formal service specification that aligns with your existing technical design and data models. This ensures frontend mock services and backend endpoints reuse the same data structure, avoiding duplication.

What is the best way to standardize REST API pagination and error handling across mock and real implementations?▼

Standardizing REST API pagination, filtering, sorting, and error handling across mock and real implementations requires establishing formal service contracts. These contracts enforce coherent conventions for both frontend mock services and backend-ready endpoints.

How do I generate a service catalog for new frontend mock and backend-consumer endpoints?▼

To generate a service catalog for frontend mock and backend-consumer endpoints, you create a dedicated data services document referencing your technical design and data model. This establishes aligned contracts for all service interactions.

Do I need an existing data model before generating service contracts for my MVP?▼

Yes, an existing data model is required before generating service contracts. The service specification references your predefined data model to align contracts and prevent data duplication across frontend and backend implementations.

Can I use these service contracts to enforce authentication and authorization rules across my stack?▼

Yes, service contracts can enforce authentication and authorization rules across your stack. The specification establishes standard conventions for security alongside pagination, filtering, sorting, and coherent error handling.

When should I avoid using a formal service specification for my REST API endpoints?▼

Formal service specifications for REST API endpoints may be unnecessary for projects lacking a defined data model or technical design. Without these foundational design documents, the specification cannot align contracts or prevent data duplication.

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