Express Rest Api
Helps with REST APIs, API as part of developing backend services and APIs workflows.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add express-rest-api npx -- -y @trustedskills/express-rest-api
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"express-rest-api": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/express-rest-api"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The express-rest-api skill enables AI agents to generate and manage RESTful APIs using Express.js, a popular Node.js framework. It allows for the creation of endpoints, routing logic, middleware integration, and handling HTTP requests and responses efficiently.
When to use it
- Building scalable backend services for web applications
- Rapidly prototyping API endpoints during development sprints
- Integrating authentication or logging middleware into an Express application
Key capabilities
- Generating RESTful routes with proper HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
- Supporting middleware integration for features like authentication and logging
- Creating modular and maintainable server structures
Example prompts
- "Generate a REST API endpoint for creating user accounts using Express.js."
- "Set up an Express server with route handlers for retrieving product data."
- "Add JWT-based authentication middleware to an existing Express API."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure Node.js and Express are installed in your environment before use.
- This skill assumes familiarity with basic JavaScript and REST principles for optimal results.
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