# Go API Security And Best Practices

> [Applies to: /*/**/*_api.go] This rule emphasizes security, scalability, and maintainability best practices in Go API development.

- Skill: `tryboy869/go-api-security-and-best-practices` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add tryboy869/go-api-security-and-best-practices`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tryboy869/go-api-security-and-best-practices/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Security
- Author: Tryboy869 (https://skillmd.com/u/tryboy869)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tryboy869/go-api-security-and-best-practices

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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.