Rest Patterns

Organization

aiskillstore

rest-patterns

Quick reference for RESTful API design patterns, HTTP semantics, caching, and rate limiting. Triggers on: rest api, http methods, status codes, api design, endpoint design, api versioning, rate limiting, caching headers.

Overview

Publisher	aiskillstore
Repository	`marketplace`
Skill name	`rest-patterns`
Stars	427
Forks	45
Bundled files	5
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
5 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by aiskillstore on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Rest Patterns AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/aiskillstore/marketplace.git /tmp/marketplace
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/marketplace/skills/0xdarkmatter/rest-patterns .claude/skills/rest-patterns

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Rest Patterns in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Rest Patterns on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Rest Patterns is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

REST Patterns

Quick reference for RESTful API design patterns and HTTP semantics.

HTTP Methods

Method	Purpose	Idempotent	Cacheable
GET	Retrieve resource(s)	Yes	Yes
POST	Create new resource	No	No
PUT	Replace entire resource	Yes	No
PATCH	Partial update	Maybe	No
DELETE	Remove resource	Yes	No

Essential Status Codes

Code	Name	Use
200	OK	Success with body
201	Created	POST success (add `Location` header)
204	No Content	Success, no body
400	Bad Request	Invalid syntax
401	Unauthorized	Not authenticated
403	Forbidden	Not authorized
404	Not Found	Resource doesn't exist
422	Unprocessable	Validation error
429	Too Many Requests	Rate limited
500	Server Error	Internal failure

Resource Design

http
GET    /users              # List
POST   /users              # Create
GET    /users/{id}         # Get one
PUT    /users/{id}         # Replace
PATCH  /users/{id}         # Update
DELETE /users/{id}         # Delete

# Query parameters
GET /users?page=2&limit=20          # Pagination
GET /users?sort=created_at:desc     # Sorting
GET /users?role=admin               # Filtering

Security Checklist

Common Mistakes

Mistake	Fix
Verbs in URLs	`/getUsers` → `/users`
Deep nesting	Flatten or use query params
200 for errors	Use proper 4xx/5xx
No pagination	Always paginate collections
Missing rate limits	Protect against abuse

Quick Reference

Task	Pattern
Paginate	`?page=2&limit=20`
Sort	`?sort=field:asc`
Filter	`?status=active`
Sparse fields	`?fields=id,name`
Include related	`?include=orders`

When to Use

Designing new API endpoints
Choosing HTTP methods and status codes
Implementing caching headers
Setting up rate limiting
Structuring error responses

Additional Resources

For detailed patterns, load:

./references/status-codes.md - Complete status code reference with examples
./references/caching-patterns.md - Cache-Control, ETag, CDN patterns
./references/rate-limiting.md - Rate limiting strategies and headers
./references/response-formats.md - Errors, versioning, bulk ops, HATEOAS

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Rest Patterns AI skill do?

Why use Rest Patterns on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Rest Patterns is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Rest Patterns in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/aiskillstore/marketplace/tree/main/skills/0xdarkmatter/rest-patterns. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Rest Patterns?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Rest Patterns?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Rest Patterns with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Rest Patterns AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by aiskillstore. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

REST Patterns

HTTP Methods

Essential Status Codes

Resource Design

Security Checklist

Common Mistakes

Quick Reference

When to Use

Additional Resources

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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