Backend API

This Skill provides Claude Code with specific guidance on how to adhere to coding standards for backend API design and implementation.

When to use this skill

When creating or modifying API route definitions and endpoint handlers
When working with backend controllers or route files (routes.ts, controllers.ts, api.py, views.py, handlers.go, etc.)
When implementing RESTful API endpoints with proper HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE)
When designing API versioning strategies (URL path or header-based versioning)
When setting up rate limiting and API usage quotas
When creating nested resource endpoints or collection routes
When implementing query parameter filtering, sorting, or pagination
When defining HTTP status code responses for different scenarios
When working with API middleware or request/response interceptors
When structuring resource-based URLs following REST conventions