Best for
- Building REST APIs or GraphQL servers
- Creating microservices with Node.js
- Implementing authentication and authorization
Source profileQuality 76/100
wshobson/agents/plugins/javascript-typescript/skills/nodejs-backend-patterns/SKILL.md
nodejs-backend-patterns
Build production-ready Node.js backend services with Express/Fastify, implementing middleware patterns, error handling, authentication, database integration, and API design best practices. Use when creating Node.js servers, REST APIs, GraphQL backends, or microservices architectures.
- Source repository stars
- 39,130
- Declared platforms
- 0
- Static risk flags
- 1
- Last source update
- 2026-08-24
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
Decision brief
What it does: where it fits
Comprehensive guidance for building scalable, maintainable, and production-ready Node.js backend applications with modern frameworks, architectural patterns, and best practices.
Not for
- Tasks that require unconfirmed production actions or broad system permissions.
- Environments where the pinned source and install steps cannot be inspected.
Compatibility matrix
Platform support, with evidence labels
| Platform | Status | Evidence | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codex | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
| Claude Code | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
| Cursor | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
| Gemini CLI | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
Installation
Inspect first. Install second.
The source command is displayed only when detected. A safe inspection prompt is always available so your agent can explain every action before execution.
Source-detected install commandSource
npx skills add https://github.com/wshobson/agents --skill "plugins/javascript-typescript/skills/nodejs-backend-patterns"Safe inspection promptEditorial
Inspect the Agent Skill "nodejs-backend-patterns" from https://github.com/wshobson/agents/blob/d82998e7df393c671ede2387a8435075f0b633f5/plugins/javascript-typescript/skills/nodejs-backend-patterns/SKILL.md at commit d82998e7df393c671ede2387a8435075f0b633f5. List every install step, command, network request, credential, file read/write, external action, and rollback step. Explain whether it fits my task. Do not install or execute anything until I approve.
Workflow
What the source asks the agent to do
- 01
When to Use This Skill
Building REST APIs or GraphQL servers
Building REST APIs or GraphQL serversCreating microservices with Node.jsImplementing authentication and authorization - 02
Detailed patterns and worked examples
Detailed pattern documentation lives in references/details.md. Read that file when the navigation tier above is insufficient.
Detailed pattern documentation lives in references/details.md. Read that file when the navigation tier above is insufficient. - 03
Best Practices
1. Use TypeScript: Type safety prevents runtime errors 2. Implement proper error handling: Use custom error classes 3. Validate input: Use libraries like Zod or Joi 4. Use environment variables: Never hardcode secrets 5. Implement logging: Use structured logging (Pino, Winston)…
Use TypeScript: Type safety prevents runtime errorsImplement proper error handling: Use custom error classesValidate input: Use libraries like Zod or Joi - 04
Testing Patterns
See javascript-testing-patterns skill for comprehensive testing guidance.
See javascript-testing-patterns skill for comprehensive testing guidance.
Permission review
Static risk signals and limitations
Reads files
The documentation asks the agent to read local files, directories, or repositories.
Detailed pattern documentation lives in `references/details.md`. Read that file when the navigation tier above is insufficient.Evidence record
Why each signal appears
EvidenceSourceComputedTestedEditorial
| Signal | Value | Evidence type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality score | 76/100 | Computed | Documentation, specificity, maintenance, and trust rules |
| Repository stars | 39,130 | Source | Repository attention, not individual Skill quality |
| Compatibility | 0 platforms | Source | Declared in the catalog source record |
| Usage guide | automated source guide | Editorial | Generated or reviewed according to the visible evidence level |
Pinned source
Provenance and original SKILL.md
- Repository
- wshobson/agents
- Skill path
- plugins/javascript-typescript/skills/nodejs-backend-patterns/SKILL.md
- Commit
- d82998e7df393c671ede2387a8435075f0b633f5
- License
- MIT
- Collected
- 2026-08-26
- Default branch
- main
View the original SKILL.md
Node.js Backend Patterns
Comprehensive guidance for building scalable, maintainable, and production-ready Node.js backend applications with modern frameworks, architectural patterns, and best practices.
When to Use This Skill
- Building REST APIs or GraphQL servers
- Creating microservices with Node.js
- Implementing authentication and authorization
- Designing scalable backend architectures
- Setting up middleware and error handling
- Integrating databases (SQL and NoSQL)
- Building real-time applications with WebSockets
- Implementing background job processing
Detailed patterns and worked examples
Detailed pattern documentation lives in references/details.md. Read that file when the navigation tier above is insufficient.
Best Practices
- Use TypeScript: Type safety prevents runtime errors
- Implement proper error handling: Use custom error classes
- Validate input: Use libraries like Zod or Joi
- Use environment variables: Never hardcode secrets
- Implement logging: Use structured logging (Pino, Winston)
- Add rate limiting: Prevent abuse
- Use HTTPS: Always in production
- Implement CORS properly: Don't use
*in production - Use dependency injection: Easier testing and maintenance
- Write tests: Unit, integration, and E2E tests
- Handle graceful shutdown: Clean up resources
- Use connection pooling: For databases
- Implement health checks: For monitoring
- Use compression: Reduce response size
- Monitor performance: Use APM tools
Testing Patterns
See javascript-testing-patterns skill for comprehensive testing guidance.
Frequently asked questions
What to verify before installation and use
What does the nodejs-backend-patterns source document cover?
Comprehensive guidance for building scalable, maintainable, and production-ready Node.js backend applications with modern frameworks, architectural patterns, and best practices.
How do I install nodejs-backend-patterns?
The source record exposes this install command: npx skills add https://github.com/wshobson/agents --skill "plugins/javascript-typescript/skills/nodejs-backend-patterns". Inspect the command and pinned source before running it.
Which permission-related actions were detected?
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