Api Development Patterns
Helps with API, patterns as part of agent workflows workflows.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add api-development-patterns npx -- -y @trustedskills/api-development-patterns
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"api-development-patterns": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/api-development-patterns"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides guidance and examples for applying common API development patterns. It helps developers design robust, scalable, and maintainable APIs by leveraging established solutions to recurring challenges. The focus is on enterprise-level API development practices, promoting consistency and reducing complexity.
When to use it
- When designing a new public or internal API.
- Refactoring an existing API for improved performance or maintainability.
- Troubleshooting issues related to API scalability or security.
- Onboarding new developers to your team's API development standards.
- Ensuring APIs adhere to architectural best practices.
Key capabilities
- Provides examples of common API patterns.
- Offers guidance on applying these patterns in enterprise environments.
- Focuses on scalability and maintainability considerations.
- Supports consistent API design across teams.
Example prompts
- "Show me an example of the 'Command' pattern for a REST API."
- "What are some best practices for versioning an API?"
- "How can I implement rate limiting in my API using the 'Circuit Breaker' pattern?"
- “Explain how to use the Adapter pattern when integrating with a legacy system.”
Tips & gotchas
This skill assumes a basic understanding of API design principles and common architectural patterns. While it provides examples, adapting them to specific contexts may require additional expertise and consideration of your project’s unique requirements.
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