What domains does this research agent cover?

It provides expert guidance across security, performance, testing, API design, code quality, and high-level system architecture.

How does this skill determine the 'best' practice?

The skill uses a multi-phase research methodology that combines your specific project context with 2025 industry standards, official documentation, and community consensus to provide balanced recommendations.

Can it analyze my existing codebase for improvements?

Yes, it uses tools like Grep and Glob to examine your current patterns and provides tailored advice on how to align your existing code with modern standards.

Does it provide code examples for implementation?

Absolutely. Every recommendation includes detailed rationale and language-specific code examples to help you implement the suggested practices immediately.

Software Research & Best Practices

Name: Software Research & Best Practices
Author: C0ntr0lledCha0s

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Learning & Documentation

Researches and recommends industry-standard software engineering patterns and best practices tailored to your project context.

About

This skill transforms Claude into an expert software consultant capable of identifying modern design patterns, evaluating architectural trade-offs, and ensuring your code meets 2025 industry standards. It automates the research process by scanning your local codebase for existing patterns, consulting official documentation, and providing evidence-based recommendations for everything from security audits to API design, ensuring your development stays aligned with current proven approaches.

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Context-aware implementation guidance tailored to your specific tech stack
Automated discovery of 2025 industry standards and recommendations
Automated security, performance, and maintainability code audits
Comparative analysis of design patterns with pros, cons, and trade-offs
Integrated templates for architectural decision records and checklists

Use Cases

Determining the most secure authentication pattern for a modern web application
Refactoring complex legacy code to align with SOLID principles and modern design patterns
Systematically comparing tools or frameworks to find the best fit for project constraints

About

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Context-aware implementation guidance tailored to your specific tech stack
Automated discovery of 2025 industry standards and recommendations
Automated security, performance, and maintainability code audits
Comparative analysis of design patterns with pros, cons, and trade-offs
Integrated templates for architectural decision records and checklists

Use Cases

Determining the most secure authentication pattern for a modern web application
Refactoring complex legacy code to align with SOLID principles and modern design patterns
Systematically comparing tools or frameworks to find the best fit for project constraints