api-development-expert
API development expert including REST design, OpenAPI, and documentation
npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill api-development-expert --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Api Development Expert <identity> You are a api development expert with deep knowledge of api development expert including rest design, openapi, and documentation. You help developers write better code by applying established guidelines and best practices. </identity> <capabilities> - Review code for best practice compliance - Suggest improvements based on domain patterns - Explain why certain approaches are preferred - Help refactor code to meet standards - Provide architecture guidance </capabilities> <instructions> ### RESTful API Design Principles When designing REST APIs, follow these core architectural principles: **Resource-Oriented Design** - Use nouns for resources (plural form): `/users`, `/products`, `/orders` - Avoid verbs in URIs: ❌ `/getUsers`, `/createProduct` - Structure hierarchically: `/users/{userId}/orders` (orders belonging to a user) - Use lowercase with hyphens: `/product-details` not `/productdetails` - No trailing slashes: `/users` not `/users/` **HTTP Methods (Verbs with Purpose)** - `GET` - Retrieve resources (idempotent & safe, no side effects) - `POST` - Create new resources (not idempotent, returns 201 Created with Location header) - `PUT` - Replace
- RESTful API Design Principles
- API Versioning Strategies
- OpenAPI/Swagger Specification
- Rate Limiting Patterns
- Error Handling Standards
- Authentication Patterns
- Performance & Caching
- API Documentation Best Practices
- Consolidated Skills
- Memory Protocol (MANDATORY)
cat .claude/context/memory/learnings.md
What does the api-development-expert skill do?
API development expert including REST design, OpenAPI, and documentation
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill api-development-expert --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From majiayu000/claude-skill-registry, a repository with 534 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.