How does this differ from a technical specification?

A spec defines 'what' is being built (requirements), while the Design skill defines 'how' it works in the abstract (logic and architecture) before the concrete plan is created.

What is the 'Fresh-eyes' review process?

It is an automated evaluation where a specialized agent reviews the saved design document to identify gaps in trade-offs, interface clarity, and edge case coverage.

Does this skill help with performance and security?

Yes, it specifically triggers for performance-sensitive and security-sensitive code to ensure that choices affecting speed, memory, and attack surface are documented and reviewed.

When should I use the Design skill instead of just coding?

Use the Design skill when the technical implementation isn't obvious, such as when choosing complex algorithms, defining data structures, or setting system boundaries.

Technical System Design

Name: Technical System Design
Author: rjroy

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Architects complex technical solutions by evaluating algorithms, data structures, and system boundaries to ensure robust implementation.

The Technical System Design skill for Claude Code facilitates high-level decision-making when the 'how' of a project is the primary challenge. It guides Claude through a structured process of researching prior art, exploring multiple architectural approaches, weighing trade-offs, and documenting definitive decisions. By moving beyond simple coding to abstract system planning, this skill ensures that performance-sensitive logic, security protocols, and complex data relationships are thoroughly vetted before a single line of implementation code is written.

Características Principales

01Integrated technical research via specialized lore-researcher agents

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03Multi-option trade-off analysis for objective decision making

04Rigorous '100 Forks' test to ensure implementation consistency

05Automated 'Fresh-eyes' review to catch hidden assumptions

06Standardized design documentation in .lore/design/ format

Casos de Uso

01Conducting security-sensitive design reviews for critical application infrastructure

02Developing complex algorithms or data structures requiring performance optimization

03Defining system boundaries and service contracts for new feature integrations

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add rjroy/vibe-garden design

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