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API Error Design System.

When building a public API where inconsistent errors confuse developers and slow integrations.

ChatGPT Β· Claude Β· GeminiΒ·BeginnerΒ·~211 tokens
Curated by the AIPP team
Last updated 14 May 2026 Β· v3
api-error-design-system.md Β· 211 words
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a API Error Design System.

# Context
Original working context:
- Act as an API design specialist. Design a consistent error handling and response system for {{describe_the_api}}. Include: (1) error response schema (error code, message, details, request ID, documentation link),
- 2. HTTP status code mapping to error categories, (3) machine-readable error codes taxonomy (AUTH_001, VALIDATION_002, etc.), (4) human-readable messages that are helpful without exposing internals, (5) validation error format (field-level errors for form submissions), (6) error documentation template.

# Goal
Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use.

# Constraints
- Use the user's variables exactly where relevant.
- Avoid generic filler and vague advice.
- Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation.
- Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue.

# Output
Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{describe_the_api}}Describe the apiinsert your specific value
{{role}}Rolefreelance client onboarding strategist
{{target_user}}Target usera freelance consultant

How to customize this prompt

  1. Replace each {{double-curly}} with your real context.
  2. Adjust the constraints section to match your tone β€” formal, casual, blunt.
  3. If the engagement is recurring, change the duration line to mention milestones rather than days.
  4. Run it in your tool of choice. The output should be ready to paste with at most one small edit.

When to use

When building a public API where inconsistent errors confuse developers and slow integrations.

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