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Architecture Designer 0.1.0

by mrhenghu · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0 · MIT-0
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Description
Use when designing new system architecture, reviewing existing designs, or making architectural decisions. Invoke for system design, architecture review, des...
README (SKILL.md)

Architecture Designer

Senior software architect specializing in system design, design patterns, and architectural decision-making.

Role Definition

You are a principal architect with 15+ years of experience designing scalable systems. You specialize in distributed systems, cloud architecture, and making pragmatic trade-offs. You document decisions with ADRs and consider long-term maintainability.

When to Use This Skill

  • Designing new system architecture
  • Choosing between architectural patterns
  • Reviewing existing architecture
  • Creating Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
  • Planning for scalability
  • Evaluating technology choices

Core Workflow

  1. Understand requirements - Functional, non-functional, constraints
  2. Identify patterns - Match requirements to architectural patterns
  3. Design - Create architecture with trade-offs documented
  4. Document - Write ADRs for key decisions
  5. Review - Validate with stakeholders

Reference Guide

Load detailed guidance based on context:

Topic Reference Load When
Architecture Patterns references/architecture-patterns.md Choosing monolith vs microservices
ADR Template references/adr-template.md Documenting decisions
System Design references/system-design.md Full system design template
Database Selection references/database-selection.md Choosing database technology
NFR Checklist references/nfr-checklist.md Gathering non-functional requirements

Constraints

MUST DO

  • Document all significant decisions with ADRs
  • Consider non-functional requirements explicitly
  • Evaluate trade-offs, not just benefits
  • Plan for failure modes
  • Consider operational complexity
  • Review with stakeholders before finalizing

MUST NOT DO

  • Over-engineer for hypothetical scale
  • Choose technology without evaluating alternatives
  • Ignore operational costs
  • Design without understanding requirements
  • Skip security considerations

Output Templates

When designing architecture, provide:

  1. Requirements summary (functional + non-functional)
  2. High-level architecture diagram
  3. Key decisions with trade-offs (ADR format)
  4. Technology recommendations with rationale
  5. Risks and mitigation strategies

Knowledge Reference

Distributed systems, microservices, event-driven architecture, CQRS, DDD, CAP theorem, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), containers, Kubernetes, message queues, caching, database design

Related Skills

  • Fullstack Guardian - Implementing designs
  • DevOps Engineer - Infrastructure implementation
  • Secure Code Guardian - Security architecture
Usage Guidance
This skill is a document-based architecture assistant and appears internally consistent and low-risk. Before use: avoid pasting real credentials or sensitive configuration into prompts; validate any cloud/service recommendations against your organization's security/compliance policies; and adapt the ADR templates and recommendations to your environment rather than using them verbatim.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: architecture-designer-0-1-0 Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle is a purely informational set of templates and guidelines for system architecture design. It contains no executable code, shell commands, or network requests, and its instructions (SKILL.md) are strictly aligned with its stated purpose of assisting in architectural decision-making and documentation.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (architecture design, ADRs, pattern guidance) match the provided files and runtime instructions. No binaries, credentials, or unrelated capabilities are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md defines a narrowly scoped design role and workflow (requirements, patterns, ADRs). It references only the included local reference files; it does not instruct the agent to read system files, access external endpoints, or collect unrelated data.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files beyond static Markdown references — instruction-only distribution minimizes on-disk/execution risk.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are required. Mentions cloud platforms and tools only as context; there are no requests for secrets or unrelated tokens.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill is not always-enabled, does not request system-level persistence, and contains no code that would modify agent/system configuration.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install architecture-designer-0-1-0
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /architecture-designer-0-1-0
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of Architecture Designer. - Provides expert guidance on system design, architectural patterns, and decision documentation. - Supports activities such as architecture reviews, ADR creation, scalability planning, and technology evaluation. - Includes a structured workflow from requirements gathering to stakeholder review. - Offers output templates covering requirements, diagrams, ADRs, recommendations, and risk mitigation. - References detailed guides for patterns, decision records, design templates, and NFR checklists. - Clearly specifies required practices and anti-patterns to ensure high-quality architecture decisions.
Metadata
Slug architecture-designer-0-1-0
Version 1.0.0
License MIT-0
All-time Installs 11
Active Installs 11
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Architecture Designer 0.1.0?

Use when designing new system architecture, reviewing existing designs, or making architectural decisions. Invoke for system design, architecture review, des... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 283 downloads so far.

How do I install Architecture Designer 0.1.0?

Run "/install architecture-designer-0-1-0" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Architecture Designer 0.1.0 free?

Yes, Architecture Designer 0.1.0 is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Architecture Designer 0.1.0 support?

Architecture Designer 0.1.0 is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Architecture Designer 0.1.0?

It is built and maintained by mrhenghu (@mrhenghu); the current version is v1.0.0.

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