🛡️ Senior Backend
Comprehensive backend development skill for building scalable backend systems using Node.js, Express, Go, Python, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, REST APIs. Includes API scaffolding, database optimization, security implementation, and performance tuning. Use when designing APIs, optimizing database queries, im
npx playbooks add skill rickydwilson-dcs/claude-skills --skill senior-backend
About Senior Backend
Comprehensive backend development skill for building scalable backend systems using Node.js, Express, Go, Python, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, REST APIs. Includes API scaffolding, database optimization, security implementation, and performance tuning. Use when designing APIs, optimizing database queries, im
The 36-word prompt provides structured security guidance — covering detailed methodology and consistent output formats. Install it in one command.
Use Cases
- Auditing code for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
- Implementing authentication and authorization patterns
- Reviewing API security, rate limiting, and input validation
- Hardening infrastructure and dependency security
Example Prompts
System Prompt (36 words)
Comprehensive backend development skill for building scalable backend systems using Node.js, Express, Go, Python, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, REST APIs. Includes API scaffolding, database optimization, security implementation, and performance tuning. Use when designing APIs, optimizing database queries, im
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Senior Backend?
Senior Backend is a free security skill for AI coding agents. Comprehensive backend development skill for building scalable backend systems using Node.js, Express, Go, Python, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, REST APIs. Includes API scaffolding, database optimization, security implementation, and performance tuning. Use when designing APIs, optimizing database queries, im. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with security expertise.
How do I use Senior Backend with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill rickydwilson-dcs/claude-skills --skill senior-backend in your terminal to install Senior Backend into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Senior Backend?
Senior Backend is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Senior Backend free to use?
Yes, Senior Backend is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/rickydwilson-dcs/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/engineering-team/senior-backend. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
