architecture
Architectural decision-making framework. Requirements analysis, trade-off evaluation, ADR documentation
Install / Use
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill architectureInstalls into whichever agent you are using.
SKILL.md
Installable skill definition
Quality Score
Category
Content & MediaSupported Platforms
Our assessment of architecture
architecture scores 77/100 on our quality scale, 234th of 371 Content & Media skills we index.
Its SKILL.md is 2.1 KB long, split into 7 sections and no code examples: moderately detailed.
With 46,875 GitHub stars, it is one of the more widely adopted skills in the catalogue.
Maintenance, license and trust
- The repository was last updated yesterday, so architecture is actively maintained.
- It is released under the MIT license, a permissive license that allows use, modification and commercial use with attribution.
- Its trust signals score 100/100, with no cautions. These come from repository metadata, not a code audit — read the skill file before letting an agent act on it.
Safety scan
No issues foundOur scan of the whole file found no instruction hijacking, hidden characters, credential access, data exfiltration or destructive commands.
Automated pattern scan on 2026-09-26. It catches known dangerous patterns, not every risk — read a skill before letting an agent act on it.
architecture compared with similar skills
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| Skill | Score | Stars | Updated | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| architecture (this skill)by sickn33 | 77 | 46.9k | 1d ago | SKILL.md |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I install architecture?
- Run
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill architecture. The install tabs above show the steps for each supported agent. - Which AI agents does architecture work with?
- It is written for Universal, as a SKILL.md file. Other agents that read the same format can often use it too.
- Is architecture safe to use?
- Our scan of the whole file found no instruction hijacking, hidden characters, credential access, data exfiltration or destructive commands. It is MIT-licensed and scores 100/100 on trust signals. Skills are instructions an agent will follow, so read the file before installing it and do not approve commands you do not understand.
- Is architecture still maintained?
- The repository was last updated yesterday, so architecture is actively maintained.
Skill content
View source on GitHubname: architecture description: "Architectural decision-making framework. Requirements analysis, trade-off evaluation, ADR documentation. Use when making architecture decisions or analyzing system design." risk: safe source: community date_added: "2026-02-27"
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 |
🔗 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:
- [ ] Requirements clearly understood
- [ ] Constraints identified
- [ ] Each decision has trade-off analysis
- [ ] Simpler alternatives considered
- [ ] ADRs written for significant decisions
- [ ] Team expertise matches chosen patterns
When to Use
This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
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From repository metadata: license, adoption, age and documentation. Not a code audit — see the Safety scan above for what the skill file itself contains.