Does it require documentation to work effectively?

While it performs best when it can read existing READMEs or architecture docs, it is capable of inferring implicit patterns by mapping component dependencies and code structure.

How does this skill identify architectural smells?

The skill analyzes import depths, module relationships, and abstraction levels to spot high-level design issues like leaky abstractions, tight coupling, or inappropriate intimacy between components.

How is this different from a standard linter?

Unlike linters that focus on syntax and style, this skill evaluates high-level structural decisions, design pattern implementation, and long-term system evolution risks.

Can it help with microservice design?

Yes, it specifically evaluates service boundaries and inter-service communication patterns to ensure proper separation of concerns and interface stability.

Architecture Strategist

Name: Architecture Strategist
Author: gvkhosla

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Analyzes code changes to ensure architectural integrity, pattern compliance, and long-term system scalability.

The Architecture Strategist is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to act as a virtual senior architect, evaluating code modifications through the lens of system design and structural health. It proactively identifies architectural smells like circular dependencies, leaky abstractions, and SOLID principle violations, ensuring that every Pull Request or refactor aligns with established system boundaries and design patterns. Whether you are adding a new microservice or refactoring core logic, this skill provides structured assessments and actionable recommendations to prevent technical debt and maintain a clean, maintainable codebase.

主な機能

0135 GitHub stars

02Verification of SOLID principles and design pattern consistency

03Automated architectural compliance checks for PR reviews

04Structured risk assessment and technical debt identification

05Detection of circular dependencies and coupling metrics

06Detailed dependency mapping and service boundary analysis

ユースケース

01Validating the integration of new microservices within an existing ecosystem

02Reviewing complex refactors to ensure structural integrity and pattern alignment

03Identifying architectural anti-patterns and technical debt in legacy codebases

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npx skillfish add gvkhosla/compound-engineering-pi architecture-strategist

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