Awesome-omni-skills expo-api-routes-v2
Create a secret workflow skill. Use this skill when the user needs Guidelines for creating API routes in Expo Router with EAS Hosting and the operator should preserve the upstream workflow, copied support files, and provenance before merging or handing off.
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skills/expo-api-routes-v2/SKILL.mdCreate a secret
Overview
This public intake copy packages
plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills/skills/expo-api-routes from https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills into the native Omni Skills editorial shape without hiding its origin.
Use it when the operator needs the upstream workflow, support files, and repository context to stay intact while the public validator and private enhancer continue their normal downstream flow.
This intake keeps the copied upstream files intact and uses
metadata.json plus ORIGIN.md as the provenance anchor for review.
Imported source sections that did not map cleanly to the public headings are still preserved below or in the support files. Notable imported sections: File Structure, Basic API Route, HTTP Methods, Dynamic Routes, Request Handling, Environment Variables.
When to Use This Skill
Use this section as the trigger filter. It should make the activation boundary explicit before the operator loads files, runs commands, or opens a pull request.
- Server-side secrets — API keys, database credentials, or tokens that must never reach the client
- Database operations — Direct database queries that shouldn't be exposed
- Third-party API proxies — Hide API keys when calling external services (OpenAI, Stripe, etc.)
- Server-side validation — Validate data before database writes
- Webhook endpoints — Receive callbacks from services like Stripe or GitHub
- Rate limiting — Control access at the server level
Operating Table
| Situation | Start here | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| First-time use | | Confirms repository, branch, commit, and imported path before touching the copied workflow |
| Provenance review | | Gives reviewers a plain-language audit trail for the imported source |
| Workflow execution | | Starts with the smallest copied file that materially changes execution |
| Supporting context | | Adds the next most relevant copied source file without loading the entire package |
| Handoff decision | | Helps the operator switch to a stronger native skill when the task drifts |
Workflow
This workflow is intentionally editorial and operational at the same time. It keeps the imported source useful to the operator while still satisfying the public intake standards that feed the downstream enhancer flow.
- Confirm the user goal, the scope of the imported workflow, and whether this skill is still the right router for the task.
- Read the overview and provenance files before loading any copied upstream support files.
- Load only the references, examples, prompts, or scripts that materially change the outcome for the current request.
- Execute the upstream workflow while keeping provenance and source boundaries explicit in the working notes.
- Validate the result against the upstream expectations and the evidence you can point to in the copied files.
- Escalate or hand off to a related skill when the work moves out of this imported workflow's center of gravity.
- Before merge or closure, record what was used, what changed, and what the reviewer still needs to verify.
Imported Workflow Notes
Imported: File Structure
API routes live in the
app directory with +api.ts suffix:
app/ api/ hello+api.ts → GET /api/hello users+api.ts → /api/users users/[id]+api.ts → /api/users/:id (tabs)/ index.tsx
Examples
Example 1: Ask for the upstream workflow directly
Use @expo-api-routes-v2 to handle <task>. Start from the copied upstream workflow, load only the files that change the outcome, and keep provenance visible in the answer.
Explanation: This is the safest starting point when the operator needs the imported workflow, but not the entire repository.
Example 2: Ask for a provenance-grounded review
Review @expo-api-routes-v2 against metadata.json and ORIGIN.md, then explain which copied upstream files you would load first and why.
Explanation: Use this before review or troubleshooting when you need a precise, auditable explanation of origin and file selection.
Example 3: Narrow the copied support files before execution
Use @expo-api-routes-v2 for <task>. Load only the copied references, examples, or scripts that change the outcome, and name the files explicitly before proceeding.
Explanation: This keeps the skill aligned with progressive disclosure instead of loading the whole copied package by default.
Example 4: Build a reviewer packet
Review @expo-api-routes-v2 using the copied upstream files plus provenance, then summarize any gaps before merge.
Explanation: This is useful when the PR is waiting for human review and you want a repeatable audit packet.
Best Practices
Treat the generated public skill as a reviewable packaging layer around the upstream repository. The goal is to keep provenance explicit and load only the copied source material that materially improves execution.
- NEVER expose API keys or secrets in client code
- ALWAYS validate and sanitize user input
- Use proper HTTP status codes (200, 201, 400, 401, 404, 500)
- Handle errors gracefully with try/catch
- Keep API routes focused — one responsibility per endpoint
- Use TypeScript for type safety
- Log errors server-side for debugging
Imported Operating Notes
Imported: Rules
- NEVER expose API keys or secrets in client code
- ALWAYS validate and sanitize user input
- Use proper HTTP status codes (200, 201, 400, 401, 404, 500)
- Handle errors gracefully with try/catch
- Keep API routes focused — one responsibility per endpoint
- Use TypeScript for type safety
- Log errors server-side for debugging
Troubleshooting
Problem: The operator skipped the imported context and answered too generically
Symptoms: The result ignores the upstream workflow in
plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills/skills/expo-api-routes, fails to mention provenance, or does not use any copied source files at all.
Solution: Re-open metadata.json, ORIGIN.md, and the most relevant copied upstream files. Load only the files that materially change the answer, then restate the provenance before continuing.
Problem: The imported workflow feels incomplete during review
Symptoms: Reviewers can see the generated
SKILL.md, but they cannot quickly tell which references, examples, or scripts matter for the current task.
Solution: Point at the exact copied references, examples, scripts, or assets that justify the path you took. If the gap is still real, record it in the PR instead of hiding it.
Problem: The task drifted into a different specialization
Symptoms: The imported skill starts in the right place, but the work turns into debugging, architecture, design, security, or release orchestration that a native skill handles better. Solution: Use the related skills section to hand off deliberately. Keep the imported provenance visible so the next skill inherits the right context instead of starting blind.
Related Skills
- Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.@error-debugging-multi-agent-review-v2
- Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.@error-detective-v2
- Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.@error-diagnostics-error-analysis-v2
- Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.@error-diagnostics-error-trace-v2
Additional Resources
Use this support matrix and the linked files below as the operator packet for this imported skill. They should reflect real copied source material, not generic scaffolding.
| Resource family | What it gives the reviewer | Example path |
|---|---|---|
| copied reference notes, guides, or background material from upstream | |
| worked examples or reusable prompts copied from upstream | |
| upstream helper scripts that change execution or validation | |
| routing or delegation notes that are genuinely part of the imported package | |
| supporting assets or schemas copied from the source package | |
Imported Reference Notes
Imported: Basic API Route
// app/api/hello+api.ts export function GET(request: Request) { return Response.json({ message: "Hello from Expo!" }); }
Imported: HTTP Methods
Export named functions for each HTTP method:
// app/api/items+api.ts export function GET(request: Request) { return Response.json({ items: [] }); } export async function POST(request: Request) { const body = await request.json(); return Response.json({ created: body }, { status: 201 }); } export async function PUT(request: Request) { const body = await request.json(); return Response.json({ updated: body }); } export async function DELETE(request: Request) { return new Response(null, { status: 204 }); }
Imported: Dynamic Routes
// app/api/users/[id]+api.ts export function GET(request: Request, { id }: { id: string }) { return Response.json({ userId: id }); }
Imported: Request Handling
Query Parameters
export function GET(request: Request) { const url = new URL(request.url); const page = url.searchParams.get("page") ?? "1"; const limit = url.searchParams.get("limit") ?? "10"; return Response.json({ page, limit }); }
Headers
export function GET(request: Request) { const auth = request.headers.get("Authorization"); if (!auth) { return Response.json({ error: "Unauthorized" }, { status: 401 }); } return Response.json({ authenticated: true }); }
JSON Body
export async function POST(request: Request) { const { email, password } = await request.json(); if (!email || !password) { return Response.json({ error: "Missing fields" }, { status: 400 }); } return Response.json({ success: true }); }
Imported: Environment Variables
Use
process.env for server-side secrets:
// app/api/ai+api.ts export async function POST(request: Request) { const { prompt } = await request.json(); const response = await fetch("https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions", { method: "POST", headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json", Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.OPENAI_API_KEY}`, }, body: JSON.stringify({ model: "gpt-4", messages: [{ role: "user", content: prompt }], }), }); const data = await response.json(); return Response.json(data); }
Set environment variables:
- Local: Create
file (never commit).env - EAS Hosting: Use
or Expo dashboardeas env:create
Imported: CORS Headers
Add CORS for web clients:
const corsHeaders = { "Access-Control-Allow-Origin": "*", "Access-Control-Allow-Methods": "GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, OPTIONS", "Access-Control-Allow-Headers": "Content-Type, Authorization", }; export function OPTIONS() { return new Response(null, { headers: corsHeaders }); } export function GET() { return Response.json({ data: "value" }, { headers: corsHeaders }); }
Imported: Error Handling
export async function POST(request: Request) { try { const body = await request.json(); // Process... return Response.json({ success: true }); } catch (error) { console.error("API error:", error); return Response.json({ error: "Internal server error" }, { status: 500 }); } }
Imported: Testing Locally
Start the development server with API routes:
npx expo serve
This starts a local server at
http://localhost:8081 with full API route support.
Test with curl:
curl http://localhost:8081/api/hello curl -X POST http://localhost:8081/api/users -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"name":"Test"}'
Imported: Deployment to EAS Hosting
Prerequisites
npm install -g eas-cli eas login
Deploy
eas deploy
This builds and deploys your API routes to EAS Hosting (Cloudflare Workers).
Environment Variables for Production
# Create a secret eas env:create --name OPENAI_API_KEY --value sk-xxx --environment production # Or use the Expo dashboard
Custom Domain
Configure in
eas.json or Expo dashboard.
Imported: EAS Hosting Runtime (Cloudflare Workers)
API routes run on Cloudflare Workers. Key limitations:
Missing/Limited APIs
- No Node.js filesystem —
module unavailablefs - No native Node modules — Use Web APIs or polyfills
- Limited execution time — 30 second timeout for CPU-intensive tasks
- No persistent connections — WebSockets require Durable Objects
- fetch is available — Use standard fetch for HTTP requests
Use Web APIs Instead
// Use Web Crypto instead of Node crypto const hash = await crypto.subtle.digest( "SHA-256", new TextEncoder().encode("data") ); // Use fetch instead of node-fetch const response = await fetch("https://api.example.com"); // Use Response/Request (already available) return new Response(JSON.stringify(data), { headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" }, });
Database Options
Since filesystem is unavailable, use cloud databases:
- Cloudflare D1 — SQLite at the edge
- Turso — Distributed SQLite
- PlanetScale — Serverless MySQL
- Supabase — Postgres with REST API
- Neon — Serverless Postgres
Example with Turso:
// app/api/users+api.ts import { createClient } from "@libsql/client/web"; const db = createClient({ url: process.env.TURSO_URL!, authToken: process.env.TURSO_AUTH_TOKEN!, }); export async function GET() { const result = await db.execute("SELECT * FROM users"); return Response.json(result.rows); }
Imported: Calling API Routes from Client
// From React Native components const response = await fetch("/api/hello"); const data = await response.json(); // With body const response = await fetch("/api/users", { method: "POST", headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" }, body: JSON.stringify({ name: "John" }), });
Imported: Common Patterns
Authentication Middleware
// utils/auth.ts export async function requireAuth(request: Request) { const token = request.headers.get("Authorization")?.replace("Bearer ", ""); if (!token) { throw new Response(JSON.stringify({ error: "Unauthorized" }), { status: 401, headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" }, }); } // Verify token... return { userId: "123" }; } // app/api/protected+api.ts import { requireAuth } from "../../utils/auth"; export async function GET(request: Request) { const { userId } = await requireAuth(request); return Response.json({ userId }); }
Proxy External API
// app/api/weather+api.ts export async function GET(request: Request) { const url = new URL(request.url); const city = url.searchParams.get("city"); const response = await fetch( `https://api.weather.com/v1/current?city=${city}&key=${process.env.WEATHER_API_KEY}` ); return Response.json(await response.json()); }
Imported: Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.