How is this skill triggered in Claude Code?

It activates automatically when you use keywords like 'design', 'architect', or 'break down', or specifically through the /ctx:design command when using Contextune.

What is the ctx:architect workflow?

It follows a rigorous 5-step sequence: Understand the problem, Research existing solutions, Develop specifications, Decompose components into tasks, and Create a phased execution plan.

Does it produce a project roadmap?

Yes, the final output is a structured Execution Plan that phases tasks by foundation, core features, and dependencies, including effort estimates and success criteria.

How does this skill help with development costs?

By identifying parallelizable tasks and explicit dependencies, it reduces implementation time and optimizes token usage through Contextune's zero-transformation architecture.

Can it help me choose between different technologies?

Yes, the Research phase uses web search to compare maturity, fit, and cost of various tools, providing a pros/cons table to inform your technical stack choices.

Software Architecture Architect

Name: Software Architecture Architect
Author: Shakes-tzd

byShakes-tzd

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生产力与工作流

Executes a systematic senior architect workflow to transform high-level requirements into detailed technical specifications and executable development plans.

关于

The Software Architect skill (ctx:architect) implements a professional five-step design framework—Understand, Research, Specify, Decompose, and Plan—to ensure robust system design and efficient implementation. It helps developers move beyond 'coding on the fly' by forcing clarity on constraints, researching existing solutions to avoid reinventing the wheel, and mapping complex task dependencies for parallel execution. This skill is particularly valuable for complex feature planning, system migrations, and build vs. buy evaluations, ensuring that every technical decision is documented, researched, and phased for maximum efficiency.

主要功能

1 GitHub stars
Structured 5-step architectural analysis workflow
Evidence-based Build vs. Buy decision framework
Visual-ready task decomposition with dependency mapping
Automated web-search based solution comparison and research
Comprehensive functional and non-functional specification drafting

使用场景

Evaluating third-party libraries versus custom-built internal solutions
Breaking down a vague feature request into a phased implementation plan
Designing complex microservices or system architectures from scratch

关于

主要功能

1 GitHub stars
Structured 5-step architectural analysis workflow
Evidence-based Build vs. Buy decision framework
Visual-ready task decomposition with dependency mapping
Automated web-search based solution comparison and research
Comprehensive functional and non-functional specification drafting

使用场景

Evaluating third-party libraries versus custom-built internal solutions
Breaking down a vague feature request into a phased implementation plan
Designing complex microservices or system architectures from scratch