api-rest-collection/SKILL.md
Use when creating or modifying REST API endpoints (Rails controllers, engine routes, API actions). Requires generating or updating an API Collection file (e.g., Postman Collection v2.1) so the new or changed endpoints can be tested. Trigger words: endpoint, API route, controller action, API collection, request collection.
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Core principle: Every API surface (Rails app or engine) has a single API collection file that stays in sync with its endpoints.
| Aspect | Rule |
|--------|------|
| When | Create or update collection when creating or modifying any REST API endpoint (route + controller action) |
| Format | Postman Collection JSON v2.1 (schema or info.schema references v2.1) is a good default standard |
| Location | One file per app or engine — docs/api-collections/<app-or-engine-name>.json or spec/fixtures/api-collections/; if a collection folder already exists, update the existing file |
| Language | All request names, descriptions, and variable names must be in English |
| Variables | Use {{base_url}} (or equivalent) for the base URL so the collection works across environments |
| Per request | method, URL (with variables for base URL), headers (Content-Type, Authorization if needed), body example when applicable |
| Validation | See validation steps in the HARD-GATE section below |
When you create or modify a REST API endpoint (new or changed route and controller action),
you MUST also create or update the corresponding API collection file so the
flow can be tested. Do not leave the collection missing or outdated.
EXCEPTION: GraphQL endpoints — use rails-graphql-best-practices instead.
After generating or updating the collection, validate the output:
{{base_url}} (or equivalent) is used consistently.Minimum per request — method, url with {{base_url}}, headers, body for POST/PUT:
{
"name": "Create order",
"request": {
"method": "POST",
"header": [{ "key": "Content-Type", "value": "application/json" }],
"url": "{{base_url}}/orders",
"body": { "mode": "raw", "raw": "{\"product_id\": 1}" }
}
}
See EXAMPLES.md for a multi-endpoint collection with auth token variables.
| Mistake | Reality | |---------|---------| | Missing Content-Type or body for POST/PUT | Include headers and example body so the request works out of the box | | Skipping validation after generation | Always verify the JSON is well-formed and imports correctly before committing (see HARD-GATE) |
| Skill | When to chain | |-------|----------------| | rails-engine-author | When the engine exposes HTTP endpoints | | rails-engine-docs | When documenting engine API or how to test endpoints | | rails-code-review | When reviewing API changes (ensure collection was updated) | | rails-engine-testing | When adding request/routing specs (collection can mirror those flows) |
development
Entry point for Rails development workflows covering TDD, RSpec, Service Objects, DDD, GraphQL, Engines, and Code Quality. Use when the user asks about Ruby on Rails development patterns, needs RSpec test suites generated, wants service objects scaffolded, is setting up GraphQL schemas, performing Rails code review, refactoring .rb files, working with domain-driven design, implementing background jobs, conducting Rails security checks, or building Rails engines. Generates RSpec tests, structures service objects, enforces TDD workflows, configures GraphQL schemas, and coordinates domain-driven design patterns. Trigger keywords: Rails, RSpec, TDD, Rails testing, Rails refactor, Rails API, Rails code review, domain driven design, service objects, GraphQL, Rails engine, Ruby, .rb, background jobs, Rails migrations, Rails security check.
development
Use when shipping a Rails engine gem — FIRST run full test suite (`bundle exec rspec`) and fix ALL failures, verify gemspec metadata and dependencies match tested Rails/Ruby versions, dry-run: `gem build *.gemspec && gem push --dry-run *.gem` and verify contents, generate CHANGELOG.md organized by category (added/changed/deprecated/removed/fixed), produce step-by-step upgrade notes with before/after code, set semantic version in `lib/[engine_name]/version.rb`, document deprecations with migration paths, load release assets conditionally and state which one informed the output. Trigger words: version bump, changelog, deprecation, gemspec, upgrade, release, publish gem, ship gem.
development
Orchestrates the full Rails TDD cycle with hard gates: test MUST exist, be run, and FAIL for the correct reason (e.g. undefined method, not syntax error) before any implementation code — propose minimal implementation and wait for user approval → verify test PASSES → run full suite with rubocop, brakeman, rspec all green → produce YARD documentation and self-reviewed PR; phases context/test design→implementation→iterate→finish. Use when practicing test-driven development, red-green-refactor, TDD workflow, writing tests before code, adding tests first, or building a Rails feature where specs must gate implementation.
development
Complete Rails project setup loop with hard gates: verify Ruby version matches .ruby-version, Bundler installed, database connection successful, all env vars loaded, and ALL external CI actions pinned to immutable commit SHAs (never mutable tags like @v4) → configure CI/CD pipeline with linting, testing, and security scanning → validate end-to-end with bundle install, db:create, db:migrate, rspec, and write SETUP_CHECKLIST.md; phases context/onboarding→CI/CD configuration→environment validation. Use when starting a new Rails project, running `rails new`, configuring a Gemfile or .ruby-version, setting up a development environment, or wiring up CI/CD for a Ruby on Rails app. Trigger: setup project, new Rails app, configure CI/CD, dev environment setup, rails new, Gemfile setup, .ruby-version, Ruby on Rails project bootstrap.