architecture-guard

Detect architecture decision drift in sprint changes and generate findings reports.

Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/iamsteveholmes/momentum --skill architecture-guard-iamsteveholmes
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Skill: architecture-guard
Source: https://github.com/iamsteveholmes/momentum/tree/main/skills/momentum/skills/architecture-guard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iamsteveholmes/momentum --skill architecture-guard-iamsteveholmes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Detects drift against architecture decisions by auditing sprint changes and enforcing consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read architecture decisions and compare with sprint changes to surface non-conforming edits.
  • Generate a structured findings report detailing violated decisions, evidence, and severity.
  • Integrate with Impetus sprint workflows to run checks automatically during sprint review.

Quick Start

Invoke architecture-guard as part of Impetus sprint checks to detect pattern drift.

Frequently Asked Questions about architecture-guard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I detect architecture drift in my codebase?

Architecture drift is detected by analyzing architecture documents and git diffs to identify enforceable constraints, potential violations, and non-conforming edits across subsystems during a sprint review.

How do I enforce architecture policies during a sprint review?

Enforce architecture policies by running drift-detection checks against sprint changes to identify non-conforming edits, outputting a structured findings report with violated decisions, evidence, and severities.

Can I automatically check git diffs against documented architecture decisions?

Yes, you can check git diffs by analyzing them against architecture documents to surface non-conforming edits and generate a structured findings report detailing violated decisions, evidence, and severity.

What is the best way to generate an architecture review report for code changes?

Generate an architecture review report by auditing sprint changes against architecture decisions, producing a structured findings output with decision references, evidence, and severities suitable for review.

Does architecture drift detection work with Impetus sprint workflows?

Yes, drift detection integrates with Impetus sprint workflows to run architecture checks automatically during sprint review, surfacing non-conforming edits and generating a findings report.

When should I run architecture drift checks on my code?

Run architecture drift checks during sprint reviews to audit changes, enforce consistency, and identify potential violations across subsystems before non-conforming edits are merged.