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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.
Use this skill when
- 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
Do not use this skill when
- The task is unrelated to node.js backend patterns
- You need a different domain or tool outside this scope
Instructions
- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
- Provide actionable steps and verification.
- If detailed examples are required, open
resources/implementation-playbook.md.
Resources
resources/implementation-playbook.mdfor detailed patterns and examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is nodejs-backend-patterns?
nodejs-backend-patterns is an expert AI persona designed to improve your coding workflow. 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. It provides senior-level context directly within your IDE.
How do I install the nodejs-backend-patterns skill in Cursor or Windsurf?
To install the nodejs-backend-patterns skill, download the package, extract the files to your project's .cursor/skills directory, and type @nodejs-backend-patterns in your editor chat to activate the expert instructions.
Is nodejs-backend-patterns free to download?
Yes, the nodejs-backend-patterns AI persona is completely free to download and integrate into compatible Agentic IDEs like Cursor, Windsurf, Github Copilot, and Anthropic MCP servers.
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.
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Cursor & Windsurf
- Download the zip file above.
- Extract to
.cursor/skills - Type
@nodejs-backend-patternsin editor chat.
Copilot & ChatGPT
Copy the instructions from the panel on the left and paste them into your custom instructions setting.
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