What is the Think-First Design skill?

It is a specialized plugin for Claude Code that enforces a three-stage architectural design process to ensure software logic is sound before any code is written.

How does it prevent understanding debt?

By requiring a dedicated thinking phase, it forces the AI to resolve ambiguities and map out complex logic, preventing errors caused by a lack of initial context.

Does this skill work with other Claude Code tools?

Yes, it integrates with standard tools like Read, Write, and Edit, acting as a procedural layer that governs how those tools are applied.

When should I use Think-First Design?

It is best used when starting new features, performing complex refactors, or solving difficult bugs where a rushed implementation could lead to technical debt.

Is this skill an alias for the /tf:3 command?

Yes, 'design' serves as a user-friendly alias for the '/tf:3' command within the cafaddict marketplace ecosystem.

Think-First Design

Name: Think-First Design
Author: cafaddict

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生産性とワークフロー

Enforces a rigorous three-stage architectural design process before code implementation to prevent technical and understanding debt.

The Think-First Design skill is a specialized workflow enhancer for Claude Code that mandates a structured three-step thinking process before any implementation begins. Based on the 'Think-First' philosophy, it requires an initial architectural phase to ensure that both the developer and the AI fully grasp system requirements, edge cases, and potential pitfalls. By enforcing this design-first approach, the skill effectively eliminates 'understanding debt,' making it an essential tool for complex refactoring, new feature planning, and maintaining high architectural integrity in sophisticated codebases.

主な機能

01Three-stage architectural planning framework

02Prevention of understanding debt through structured reasoning

03Compatibility with standard Claude Code CLI tools

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05Mandatory design-before-code enforcement

06Clear documentation of design intent before execution

ユースケース

01Planning deep refactoring of legacy codebases

02Designing complex backend system architectures

03Scoping new feature implementations to avoid logic errors

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cafaddict/cafaddict-claude-marketplace design

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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