architecture

Design scalable software architectures with layering, SOLID, and ports and adapters.

7|1|Updated Feb 5, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/besync-labs/antigravity-ai-kit --skill architecture-besync-labs
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Skill: architecture
Source: https://github.com/besync-labs/antigravity-ai-kit/tree/main/.agent/skills/architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/besync-labs/antigravity-ai-kit --skill architecture-besync-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Designs and guides the application of scalable software architectures using proven patterns to reduce complexity and increase maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Layered and modular architectures that separate concerns across presentation, application, domain, and infrastructure layers.
  • Clean and hexagonal architecture guidance with ports and adapters to enable testability and flexibility across frameworks and deployments.
  • Use case examples include building scalable web services, evolving monoliths into microservices, and integrating with external systems while preserving core domain logic.

Quick Start

Propose a scalable architecture for a given project by specifying domain, persistence strategy, and interaction patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about architecture

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

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What is clean architecture and how does it improve software scalability?

Hexagonal architecture uses ports and adapters to separate core domain logic from external systems, enabling testability and flexibility across frameworks and deployments without increasing complexity.

How do I design a scalable architecture for a new web service?

Design scalable architectures by specifying your domain, persistence strategy, and interaction patterns, then applying modular layering and SOLID principles to guide separation of concerns and testability.

When do I need layered architecture for my application?

Layered architecture is needed when separating concerns across presentation, application, domain, and infrastructure layers to manage complexity, increase maintainability, and structure modular web applications or services.

Best way to evolve a monolith into microservices while preserving domain logic?

The best way to evolve a monolith into microservices is applying hexagonal architecture with ports and adapters, isolating core domain logic from infrastructure to safely transition external integrations and deployments.

Does hexagonal architecture work for integrating external systems?

Hexagonal architecture works for integrating external systems by using ports and adapters to isolate core domain logic, enabling testability and flexibility when connecting to external frameworks and deployments.

Limitations of layered architecture for distributed systems?

Layered architecture limitations for distributed systems arise when strict separation across presentation, application, domain, and infrastructure layers introduces overhead, requiring modularization and SOLID principles to maintain scalability and testability.