API Design Helper

Who Is This For?

Software developers, API architects, and technical leads who need to design robust and well-documented APIs for their applications. This skill is particularly valuable for teams starting new API projects or refactoring existing ones, helping them avoid common pitfalls and ensure their APIs follow industry standards and best practices.

What Does It Do?

This skill guides you through the complete API design process, helping create OpenAPI specifications for REST APIs and schema definitions for GraphQL endpoints. It provides detailed recommendations for endpoint naming, resource modeling, authentication methods, and error handling patterns based on established industry standards. The skill also assists in generating comprehensive API documentation, including request/response examples, authentication flows, and integration guides that help accelerate developer adoption.

When Should You Use This?

Use this skill when starting a new API project to establish a solid foundation and avoid costly redesigns later. It's especially useful during technical planning phases when you need to make critical decisions about API architecture, or when documenting existing APIs to improve their usability and maintainability. The skill provides particular value when designing APIs that will be consumed by external developers or need to scale across multiple teams.