archgate

Evaluate proposed architectures with a seven-metric EMOGSSB profile and blocking questions.

44|125|Updated Feb 10, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/TserenTserenov/FMT-exocortex-template --skill archgate
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Skill: archgate
Source: https://github.com/TserenTserenov/FMT-exocortex-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/archgate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TserenTserenov/FMT-exocortex-template --skill archgate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents deploying architectural changes that hide critical trade-offs or risks by applying a deterministic veto-style screening across seven core characteristics so decisions do not rely on intuition alone.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Screening: Enforces two blocking clarification questions before analysis to avoid assumptions and low-confidence reviews.
  • Seven-point Profile: Produces an EMOGSSB profile (Evolution, Scalability, Onboarding, Generativity, Speed, State-of-the-art, Security) with per-characteristic reasoning and no aggregate score.
  • Comparative Mode & L2 Checks: Supports side-by-side comparisons of alternatives and evaluates domain-level L2 triggers (portability, observability, explainability, reproducibility, controllability, knowledge preservation, interoperability).
  • Use Case: Use when evaluating a new service, integration, multi-agent design, or tool adoption to decide whether it passes non-compensatory veto criteria.

Quick Start

Use archgate to evaluate an architectural proposal by pasting the design description, naming 1–2 critical characteristics, and listing considered alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions about archgate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I evaluate an architecture proposal for security and scalability risks?

Architecture evaluation for security and scalability risks uses a veto-style screening across seven EMOGSSB characteristics, enforcing blocking clarification questions to prevent deploying designs that hide critical trade-offs. It produces a per-characteristic profile without an aggregate score.

What is veto-style screening in system design review?

Veto-style screening in system design review applies non-compensatory criteria to proposed architectures, blocking deployment if a proposal fails essential traits. It enforces clarification questions and evaluates domain-level L2 triggers like observability and interoperability before approval.

How do I compare alternative integration choices during a design review?

Comparing alternative integration choices during a design review uses a comparative mode to generate side-by-side tables, evaluating options against the seven EMOGSSB traits and domain-level L2 triggers to flag veto rules across the proposed architectures.

Can I use a structured evaluation for multi-agent architecture reviews?

Structured evaluation supports multi-agent architecture reviews by applying deterministic veto criteria to service designs. It requires naming critical characteristics and flags domain-level L2 triggers like controllability and knowledge preservation before clearing the multi-agent proposal.

When do I need non-compensatory veto criteria for tool adoption decisions?

Non-compensatory veto criteria for tool adoption decisions are needed when evaluating whether a new tool passes essential thresholds. It prevents relying on intuition by applying a seven-point EMOGSSB profile and blocking clarification questions to expose hidden trade-offs.

What are the limitations of using a seven-point architecture profile?

A limitation of the seven-point architecture profile is the absence of an aggregate score, forcing reviewers to assess each characteristic independently. It also requires answering two blocking clarification questions, which may stall evaluation if proposal details are incomplete.