| name | architecture |
| description | Use when making architecture decisions or analyzing system design—Architectural decision-making frameworks, Requirements analysis, trade-off evaluation, ADR documentation. |
| allowed-tools | Read, Glob, Grep |
Architecture Decision Framework
"Requirements drive architecture. Trade-offs inform decisions. ADRs capture rationale."
🎯 Selective Reading Rule
Read ONLY files relevant to the request! Check the content map, find what you need.
| File | Description | When to Read |
|---|
context-discovery.md | Questions to ask, project classification | Starting architecture design |
trade-off-analysis.md | ADR templates, trade-off framework | Documenting decisions |
pattern-selection.md | Decision trees, anti-patterns | Choosing patterns |
examples.md | MVP, SaaS, Enterprise examples | Reference implementations |
patterns-reference.md | Quick lookup for patterns | Pattern comparison |
resources/ai-engineering-patterns.md | RAG, Agents, Prompts, Tools | Designing AI/LLM applications |
resources/software-principles.md | DDD, Library-First, Clean Code | Defining coding standards & principles |
🔗 Related Skills
| Skill | Use For |
|---|
@[skills/database-design] | Database schema design |
@[skills/api-patterns] | API design patterns |
@[skills/deployment-procedures] | Deployment architecture |
Core Principle
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
- Start simple
- Add complexity ONLY when proven necessary
- You can always add patterns later
- Removing complexity is MUCH harder than adding it
Validation Checklist
Before finalizing architecture:
