architect-feature

Design and validate feature architectures from a codebase with guided prompts.

2|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tulgardinc/vibe-check --skill architect-feature
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: architect-feature
Source: https://github.com/tulgardinc/vibe-check/tree/main/.claude/skills/architect-feature
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tulgardinc/vibe-check --skill architect-feature

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables teams to collaboratively design, validate, and plan the architecture for a new feature by interacting with the codebase, aligning stakeholders, and producing a concrete architecture plan.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive architecture session that asks questions, clarifies requirements, and surfaces blockers.
  • Produces a requirements list and a complete architecture plan aligned with project constraints.
  • Useful after initiation of a new feature to ensure architecture is sound and scalable.

Quick Start

Tell me the feature name and start an architecture session to design its implementation plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about architect-feature

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I plan feature architecture before writing code?

To plan feature architecture before coding, use an interactive session to clarify requirements, surface blockers, and produce a concrete architecture plan aligned with your codebase constraints. This collaborative process reveals implementation implications early.

What is collaborative feature design and how does it work?

Collaborative feature design is an interactive process that analyzes your codebase to validate architecture decisions. It asks targeted questions, logs decisions, and generates artifacts like requirements lists and architecture plans to align stakeholders before development.

When do I need to validate architecture for a new feature?

You need to validate architecture for a new feature early in development, right after feature initiation. Applying this process early surfaces blockers, reveals codebase implications, and ensures the design is sound and scalable before implementation begins.

Can I use interactive architecture planning for complex codebase analysis?

Yes, interactive architecture planning supports complex codebase analysis by guiding you through requirement clarification and constraint satisfaction. It produces concrete deliverables through interactive exploration, ensuring your feature design handles architectural complexity.

What's the best way to surface blockers during feature design?

The best way to surface blockers during feature design is through an interactive architecture session that examines your codebase and asks clarifying questions. This collaborative approach reveals implications and constraints, producing a concrete plan that addresses potential blockers early.

What are the limitations of guided architecture planning sessions?

Guided architecture planning sessions require active participation to answer prompts and provide codebase context. The quality of deliverables depends on accurate requirement inputs, and the process focuses on planning rather than generating implementation code.