architecture
Architecture design skill with ADR records, system design checklists, scalability assessment, and architecture patterns
Best use case
architecture is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Architecture design skill with ADR records, system design checklists, scalability assessment, and architecture patterns
Teams using architecture should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/architecture/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How architecture Compares
| Feature / Agent | architecture | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Architecture design skill with ADR records, system design checklists, scalability assessment, and architecture patterns
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Architecture Skill Provides architectural guidance for system design decisions, including: - **ADR (Architecture Decision Records)**: Structured format for recording design decisions with context, options, and rationale - **System Design Checklist**: Scalability, reliability, observability, security considerations - **Architecture Patterns**: Microservices, event-driven, layered, hexagonal - **API Design**: RESTful conventions, versioning, pagination, error handling ## When Loaded This skill is automatically injected when working with: - `/cc-best:lead` — Technical design phase - `architect` agent — System architecture decisions - `planner` agent — Task breakdown and complexity analysis ## Key Principles 1. **Simplicity first** — Choose the simplest architecture that meets requirements 2. **Document decisions** — Every significant choice gets an ADR 3. **Separation of concerns** — Clear boundaries between components 4. **Design for failure** — Graceful degradation and circuit breakers
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