What is the primary benefit of using this skill over standard coding?

It prevents technical debt by forcing a deep analysis of constraints and trade-offs, ensuring you choose the simplest and most maintainable solution before writing a single line of code.

When should I activate the Architecting Solutions skill?

You should use this skill during the planning phase of a project, specifically when you need to decide 'how' to build something rather than just 'what' to build.

What is a 'Module Specification' in this context?

A Module Specification is a detailed contract that defines a component's purpose, its input/output requirements, dependencies, and necessary test cases to ensure it can be built or regenerated reliably.

How does the skill handle different implementation options?

It generates 2-3 distinct approaches for any given problem, providing a detailed breakdown of the pros, cons, and estimated implementation effort for each.

Architecting Solutions

Name: Architecting Solutions
Author: rysweet

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Analyzes complex problems and designs modular system architectures following a structured specification framework before implementation begins.

概要

The Architecting Solutions skill empowers Claude to act as a senior software architect, providing a rigorous framework for problem decomposition and system design. By enforcing a 'design before code' philosophy, it helps developers evaluate multiple implementation paths through detailed trade-off analysis and risk assessment. The skill focuses on the 'brick philosophy'—creating simple, modular, and regeneratable components with clear contracts, ensuring that software systems remain maintainable and scalable even as they grow in complexity.

主な機能

Comprehensive problem decomposition and requirements analysis
Quality check verification for architectural integrity and testability
Detailed module specifications including inputs, outputs, and side effects
16 GitHub stars
Comparative solution modeling with pros, cons, and complexity estimates
Decision framework based on Occam's Razor and modularity principles

ユースケース

Planning the architectural layout for a new feature or service
Evaluating and selecting the best implementation approach for cross-cutting concerns like authentication or data access
Breaking down complex legacy code into manageable, modular components during a refactor

概要

主な機能

Comprehensive problem decomposition and requirements analysis
Quality check verification for architectural integrity and testability
Detailed module specifications including inputs, outputs, and side effects
16 GitHub stars
Comparative solution modeling with pros, cons, and complexity estimates
Decision framework based on Occam's Razor and modularity principles

ユースケース

Planning the architectural layout for a new feature or service
Evaluating and selecting the best implementation approach for cross-cutting concerns like authentication or data access
Breaking down complex legacy code into manageable, modular components during a refactor