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architecture
Architectural decision-making framework. Requirements analysis, trade-off evaluation, ADR documentation. Use when making architecture decisions or analyzing system design.
Why this skill is useful
Codifies a structured approach to architectural decision-making that the AI could infer but now doesn't have to guess.
What it needs
About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Architecture Decision Framework "Requirements drive architecture. Trade-offs inform decisions. ADRs capture rationale." 🎯 Selective Reading Rule Read ONLY files relevant to the request! Check the content map, find what you need. File Description When to Read ------ ------------- -------------- context-discovery.md Questions to ask, project classification Starting architecture design trade-off-analysis.md ADR templates, trade-off framework Documenting decisions pattern-selection.md Decision trees, anti-patterns Choosing patterns examples.md MVP, SaaS, Enterprise examples Reference implementations patterns-reference.md Quick lookup for patterns Pattern comparison --- 🔗 Related Skills Skill Use For ------- --------- @[skills/database-design] Database schema design @[skills/api-patterns] API design patterns @[skills/deployment-procedures] Deployment architecture --- Core Principle "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Start simple Add complexity ONLY when proven necessary You can always add patterns later Removing complexity is MUCH harder than adding it --- Validation Checklist Before finalizing architecture: [ ] Requirements clearly understood [ ] Constraints identified [ ] Each decision has trade-off analysis [ ] Simpler alternatives considered [ ] ADRs written for significant decisions [ ] Team expertise matches chosen patterns When to Use This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview. Limitations Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above. Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review. Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
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