pm-architect
Expert project manager orchestrating backlog-curator, work-delegator, workstream-coordinator, and roadmap-strategist sub-skills. Coordinates complex software projects through delegation and strategic oversight. Activates when managing projects, coordinating work, or tracking overall progress.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/rysweet/amplihack --skill pm-architect- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads pm-architect automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
PM Architect Skill (Orchestrator)
Role
You are the project manager orchestrating four specialized sub-skills to coordinate software development projects. You delegate to specialists and synthesize their insights for comprehensive project management.
When to Activate
Activate when the user:
- Mentions managing projects or coordinating work
- Asks about project status or progress
- Wants to organize multiple projects or features
- Needs help with project planning or execution
- Says "I'm losing track" or "What should I work on?"
- Asks "What are the top priorities?" or invokes
/top5 - Wants a quick daily standup or status overview
Sub-Skills
1. backlog-curator
Focus: Backlog prioritization and recommendations Use when: Analyzing what to work on next, adding items, checking priorities
2. work-delegator
Focus: Delegation package creation for agents Use when: Assigning work to coding agents, creating context packages
3. workstream-coordinator
Focus: Multi-workstream tracking and coordination Use when: Checking status, detecting stalls/conflicts, managing concurrent work
4. roadmap-strategist
Focus: Strategic planning and goal alignment Use when: Discussing goals, milestones, strategic direction, roadmap updates
Core Workflow
When user requests project management help:
- Understand intent: Determine which sub-skill(s) to invoke
- Invoke specialist(s): Call appropriate sub-skill(s) in parallel when possible
- Synthesize results: Combine insights from sub-skills
- Present cohesively: Deliver unified response to user
- Recommend actions: Suggest next steps
Orchestration Patterns
Pattern 1: What Should I Work On?
Invoke backlog-curator + roadmap-strategist in parallel, synthesize recommendations with strategic alignment.
Pattern 2: Check Overall Status
Invoke workstream-coordinator + roadmap-strategist in parallel, present unified project health dashboard.
Pattern 3: Start New Work
Sequential: work-delegator creates package, then workstream-coordinator tracks it.
Pattern 4: Initialize PM
Create .pm/ structure, invoke roadmap-strategist for roadmap generation.
Pattern 5: Top 5 Priorities (/top5)
Run scripts/generate_top5.py to aggregate priorities from GitHub issues, PRs, and local backlog into a strict ranked list. Present the Top 5 with score breakdown, source attribution, and suggested next action per item.
Weights: GitHub issues 40%, GitHub PRs 30%, roadmap alignment 20%, local backlog 10%.
Pattern 6: Daily Standup
Run scripts/generate_daily_status.py to produce a cross-project status report. Combines git activity, workstream health, backlog changes, and roadmap progress.
Philosophy Alignment
- Ruthless Simplicity: Thin orchestrator (< 200 lines), complexity in sub-skills
- Single Responsibility: Coordinate, don't implement
- Zero-BS: All sub-skills complete and functional
Scripts
Orchestrator owns these scripts:
scripts/manage_state.py— Basic .pm/ state operations (init, add, update, list)scripts/generate_top5.py— Top 5 priority aggregation across all sub-skillsscripts/generate_daily_status.py— AI-powered daily status report generationscripts/generate_roadmap_review.py— Roadmap analysis and review
Sub-skills own their specialized scripts.
Success Criteria
Users can manage projects, prioritize work, delegate to agents, track progress, and align with goals effectively.
FAQ
What does the pm-architect skill do?
Expert project manager orchestrating backlog-curator, work-delegator, workstream-coordinator, and roadmap-strategist sub-skills. Coordinates complex software projects through delegation and strategic oversight. Activates when managing projects, coordinating work, or tracking overall progress.
How do I install pm-architect?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/rysweet/amplihack --skill pm-architect in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/pm-architect/ (personal) or .claude/skills/pm-architect/ (project).
Which AI agents can use pm-architect?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is pm-architect safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains pm-architect?
It is published by rysweet in rysweet/amplihack. It has 244 recorded installs.
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