# Aip

> Google API Improvement Proposals (AIP) reference. Use BEFORE designing or reviewing APIs, protobuf definitions, or any work involving Google API design standards. Fetches relevant AIP rules from https://google.aip.dev for the task at hand.

- Skill: `fredrikaverpil/aip` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add fredrikaverpil/aip`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/fredrikaverpil/aip/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Integrations & APIs
- Author: fredrikaverpil (https://skillmd.com/u/fredrikaverpil)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/fredrikaverpil/aip

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# Google API Improvement Proposals (AIP)

When working on API design, protobuf definitions, or any task involving Google
API standards, refresh your understanding of the relevant AIP rules.

The AIPs are living documents, so treat the published page as the rule and your
recollection as a lead to verify — including for rules you are confident about.

## Process

1. **Browse the AIP index** - Go to https://google.aip.dev/general to see all
   available AIP guidelines
2. **Identify relevant AIPs** - Based on the task at hand, determine which AIP
   rules may apply
3. **Fetch and read the relevant AIPs** - Use WebFetch to retrieve the specific
   AIP pages
4. **Apply the standards** - Ensure your work follows the AIP guidelines as
   documented

## When to Invoke This Skill

- Designing new API endpoints or protobuf messages
- Reviewing API changes in PRs
- Implementing resource-oriented services
- Naming fields, methods, or resources
- Working with `google.api` annotations