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hypermedia-link-generator skill

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This skill helps you design and implement hypermedia link generator patterns by generating production-ready configurations and validating API design.

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---
name: "hypermedia-link-generator"
description: |
  Generate hypermedia link generator operations. Auto-activating skill for API Development.
  Triggers on: hypermedia link generator, hypermedia link generator
  Part of the API Development skill category. Use when working with hypermedia link generator functionality. Trigger with phrases like "hypermedia link generator", "hypermedia generator", "hypermedia".
allowed-tools: "Read, Write, Edit, Bash(curl:*), Grep"
version: 1.0.0
license: MIT
author: "Jeremy Longshore <[email protected]>"
---

# Hypermedia Link Generator

## Overview

This skill provides automated assistance for hypermedia link generator tasks within the API Development domain.

## When to Use

This skill activates automatically when you:
- Mention "hypermedia link generator" in your request
- Ask about hypermedia link generator patterns or best practices
- Need help with api development skills covering rest, graphql, openapi, authentication, and api design patterns.

## Instructions

1. Provides step-by-step guidance for hypermedia link generator
2. Follows industry best practices and patterns
3. Generates production-ready code and configurations
4. Validates outputs against common standards

## Examples

**Example: Basic Usage**
Request: "Help me with hypermedia link generator"
Result: Provides step-by-step guidance and generates appropriate configurations


## Prerequisites

- Relevant development environment configured
- Access to necessary tools and services
- Basic understanding of api development concepts


## Output

- Generated configurations and code
- Best practice recommendations
- Validation results


## Error Handling

| Error | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| Configuration invalid | Missing required fields | Check documentation for required parameters |
| Tool not found | Dependency not installed | Install required tools per prerequisites |
| Permission denied | Insufficient access | Verify credentials and permissions |


## Resources

- Official documentation for related tools
- Best practices guides
- Community examples and tutorials

## Related Skills

Part of the **API Development** skill category.
Tags: api, rest, graphql, openapi, swagger

Overview

This skill automates creation of hypermedia link generator operations for API development. It produces actionable, production-ready link templates, route metadata, and example responses to embed HATEOAS-style links. Use it to standardize link generation across REST, GraphQL adapters, and OpenAPI tooling.

How this skill works

The skill analyzes API models, routes, and authentication context to generate hypermedia link definitions and operations. It outputs code snippets, OpenAPI extensions, and validation checks that attach self, related, and action links to responses. It also includes recommended patterns for templated links, conditional link exposure, and security-aware URL generation.

When to use it

  • When designing HATEOAS-enabled REST APIs
  • When adding hypermedia links to OpenAPI/Swagger documents
  • When standardizing link generation across services
  • When implementing role- or state-based link visibility
  • When migrating endpoints to include hypermedia affordances

Best practices

  • Use consistent link relation names (rel) and document them in your API guide
  • Prefer templated links for parameters and provide examples for clients
  • Expose action links conditionally based on resource state and user permissions
  • Include canonical self links and pagination navigation (next, prev)
  • Validate generated links against routing rules and auth scopes during CI

Example use cases

  • Generate OpenAPI vendor extensions that embed hypermedia links for each operation
  • Create middleware that appends state-aware links to JSON responses
  • Produce client-friendly link templates for SDK code generation
  • Add conditional links for edit/delete actions based on user role and resource state
  • Validate that links resolve correctly in staging before release

FAQ

What inputs does the generator need?

Provide route definitions, resource models, and current auth context. Optionally supply OpenAPI spec and naming conventions.

Can it generate links for GraphQL?

Yes. It produces conventions for linking nodes and edges, and can generate resolver helpers that expose URLs or link objects.

How does it handle security-sensitive links?

Links are emitted conditionally based on supplied permission scopes. The generator can redact or omit links when credentials lack required rights.