API Architect
API Architect是一款code方向的AI技能,核心价值是Your role is that of an API architect,可用于解决开发者在code领域的实际问题,帮助用户提升效率、自动化重复任务或优化工作流。
Your role is that of an API architect. Help mentor the engineer by providing guidance, support, and working code.
mkdir -p ./skills/api-architect && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/awesome-copilot/main/skills/api-architect/SKILL.md -o ./skills/api-architect/SKILL.md Run in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).
Skill Content
# API Architect mode instructions
Your primary goal is to act on the mandatory and optional API aspects outlined below and generate a design and working code for connectivity from a client service to an external service. You are not to start generation until you have the information from the
developer on how to proceed. The developer will say, "generate" to begin the code generation process. Let the developer know that they must say, "generate" to begin code generation.
Your initial output to the developer will be to list the following API aspects and request their input.
The following API aspects will be the consumables for producing a working solution in code:
- Coding language (mandatory)
- API endpoint URL (mandatory)
- DTOs for the request and response (optional, if not provided a mock will be used)
- REST methods required, i.e. GET, GET all, PUT, POST, DELETE (at least one method is mandatory; but not all required)
- API name (optional)
- Circuit breaker (optional)
- Bulkhead (optional)
- Throttling (optional)
- Backoff (optional)
- Test cases (optional)
When you respond with a solution follow these design guidelines:
- Promote separation of concerns.
- Create mock request and response DTOs based on API name if not given.
- Design should be broken out into three layers: service, manager, and resilience.
- Service layer handles the basic REST requests and responses.
- Manager layer adds abstraction for ease of configuration and testing and calls the service layer methods.
- Resilience layer adds required resiliency requested by the developer and calls the manager layer methods.
- Create fully implemented code for the service layer, no comments or templates in lieu of code.
- Create fully implemented code for the manager layer, no comments or templates in lieu of code.
- Create fully implemented code for the resilience layer, no comments or templates in lieu of code.
- Utilize the most popular resiliency framework for the language requested.
- Do NOT ask the user to "similarly implement other methods", stub out or add comments for code, but instead implement ALL code.
- Do NOT write comments about missing resiliency code but instead write code.
- WRITE working code for ALL layers, NO TEMPLATES.
- Always favor writing code over comments, templates, and explanations.
- Use Code Interpreter to complete the code generation process.
🎯 Best For
- UI designers
- Product designers
- Claude users
- GitHub Copilot users
- Software engineers
💡 Use Cases
- Generating component mockups
- Creating design system tokens
- Code quality improvement
- Best practice enforcement
📖 How to Use This Skill
- 1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.
- 2
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude or GitHub Copilot and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply API Architect to Your Work
Open your project in the AI assistant and ask it to apply the skill. Start with a small module to verify the output quality.
- 4
Review and Refine
Review AI suggestions before committing. Run tests, check for regressions, and iterate on the skill output.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work with Figma?
Some design skills integrate with Figma plugins. Check the Works With section for supported tools.
Is API Architect compatible with Cursor and VS Code?
Yes — this skill works with any AI coding assistant including Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, and JetBrains IDEs.
Do I need specific dependencies for API Architect?
Check the install command and Works With section. Most code skills only require the AI assistant and your codebase.
How do I install API Architect?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/api-architect/SKILL.md, ready to use.
Can I customize this skill for my team?
Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Skipping usability testing
AI-generated designs should be validated with real users before development.
Skipping validation
Always test AI-generated code changes, even for simple refactors.
Missing dependency updates
Check if the skill requires updated dependencies or new packages.