# Go Servemux REST API Cursorrules Prompt File

> Apply for go-servemux-rest-api-cursorrules-prompt-file. --- description: This rule emphasizes security, scalability, and maintainability best practices in Go API development. globs: /*/**/*_api.go

- Skill: `diegosouzapw/go-servemux-rest-api-cursorrules-prompt-file` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add diegosouzapw/go-servemux-rest-api-cursorrules-prompt-file`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/diegosouzapw/go-servemux-rest-api-cursorrules-prompt-file/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: diegosouzapw (https://skillmd.com/u/diegosouzapw)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/diegosouzapw/go-servemux-rest-api-cursorrules-prompt-file

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# go-servemux-rest-api-cursorrules-prompt-file

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description: This rule emphasizes security, scalability, and maintainability best practices in Go API development.
globs: /*/**/*_api.go
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- Implement input validation for API endpoints.
- Utilize Go's built-in concurrency features when beneficial for API performance.
- Follow RESTful API design principles and best practices.
- Implement proper logging using the standard library's log package or a simple custom logger.
- Consider implementing middleware for cross-cutting concerns (e.g., logging, authentication).
- Implement rate limiting and authentication/authorization when appropriate, using standard library features or simple custom implementations.
- Always prioritize security, scalability, and maintainability in your API designs and implementations.