What is the NASA Phase A approach used in this skill?

It is the initial concept studies phase where feasibility is assessed and multiple architectural alternatives are explored before selecting a specific implementation path.

How does the 'Skeptic Agent' improve output quality?

The Skeptic Agent reviews all research findings and feasibility claims to flag 'AI slop,' vague assertions, or hallucinated metrics, ensuring the final document is grounded in verified data.

Can I use specific technologies during the architecture phase?

The skill intentionally keeps Phases 1-3 solution-agnostic to focus on 'what' the system does; specific technologies are researched and compared during the 'Drill-Down' phase (Phase 4).

What documents does this skill generate?

It produces a formal Concept Document (covering problem, capabilities, and ConOps) and a Solution Landscape (detailing technical approaches with pros/cons and citations).

Engineering Concept Architect

Name: Engineering Concept Architect
Author: ddunnock

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Productivity & Workflow

Guides users through a rigorous 5-phase engineering lifecycle from initial ideation to polished NASA-style concept documentation.

The Concept Development skill transforms raw ideas into structured engineering artifacts by following a disciplined, 5-phase approach modeled after NASA Phase A protocols. It facilitates 'Spit-Ball' ideation, problem definition, black-box architecture modeling, and deep-dive research while remaining solution-agnostic during the early stages to prevent premature optimization. Equipped with a dedicated 'Skeptic Agent' to verify claims and integrated web research capabilities, this skill ensures that every concept is grounded in cited research and feasible functional principles before generating final Concept Documents and Solution Landscapes.

Key Features

01Comprehensive assumption tracking and gate-based approval workflow

02Solution-agnostic architecture modeling with ASCII diagram support

03Automated web research with crawl4ai and source-tracking citations

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05Built-in Skeptic Agent to detect hallucinations and verify feasibility

06Structured 5-phase engineering lifecycle (Ideation to Documentation)

Use Cases

01Conducting feasibility studies and solution landscape research

02Brainstorming and validating new complex system architectures

03Generating professional Phase A concept documents for project stakeholders

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ddunnock/claude-plugins concept-dev

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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