api-design-principles
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Master REST and GraphQL API design principles to build intuitive, scalable, and maintainable APIs that delight developers. Use when designing new APIs, reviewing API specifications, or establishing API design standards.
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npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill api-design-principles -a claude-code
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