architecture

Q: How do I install architecture?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill architecture 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/architecture/ (personal) or .claude/skills/architecture/ (project).

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Architectural decision-making framework. Requirements analysis, trade-off evaluation, ADR documentation. Use when making architecture decisions or analyzing system design.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill architecture

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads architecture automatically when relevant.
03
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.

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.

FAQ

What does the architecture skill do?

Architectural decision-making framework. Requirements analysis, trade-off evaluation, ADR documentation. Use when making architecture decisions or analyzing system design.

How do I install architecture?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill architecture 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/architecture/ (personal) or .claude/skills/architecture/ (project).

Which AI agents can use architecture?

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 architecture 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 architecture?

It is published by sickn33 in sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills. It has 1,408 recorded installs.