architecture

Guide architectural decisions through requirements analysis, trade-off evaluation, and ADR documentation.

Updated Jan 16, 2026
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Skill: architecture
Source: https://github.com/namninhnd/PrelimStruct/tree/main/.claude/skills/architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/namninhnd/PrelimStruct --skill architecture-namninhnd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured framework for making sound architectural decisions, ensuring that system designs are robust, scalable, and maintainable by guiding users through requirements analysis, trade-off evaluation, and documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Decision Framework: Guides users through a systematic process for evaluating architectural options.
  • Trade-off Analysis: Facilitates the documentation of pros, cons, and accepted trade-offs for each decision.
  • ADR Generation: Provides templates and guidance for creating Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to capture rationale.
  • Use Case: When starting a new project, use this Skill to define the core architecture, select appropriate patterns (e.g., microservices vs. monolith), and document the reasoning behind these choices.

Quick Start

Use the architecture skill to help decide between a monolithic and microservices architecture for a new web application.

Frequently Asked Questions about architecture

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I document architectural decisions and rationale for a new project?

Creating an Architecture Decision Record (ADR) involves documenting the rationale, accepted trade-offs, and pros and cons of your system design choices. This framework provides templates and guidance to generate ADRs that capture architectural reasoning.

Can I use this architectural decision framework for small team projects?

Choosing between microservices and monolithic architecture requires classifying projects based on scale, team, and timeline. This framework supports selecting appropriate design patterns by guiding you through a systematic requirements analysis and trade-off evaluation.

When do I need to use ADRs in system design?

Yes, you can use this architectural decision framework for small team projects because it classifies projects based on scale, team, and timeline. It adapts its decision trees and checklists to ensure robust and well-documented system designs regardless of project size.

How do I select appropriate design patterns for my application architecture?

You need to use ADRs in system design when you want to ensure architectural choices are robust and maintainable. ADRs capture the rationale and accepted trade-offs behind decisions, providing clear documentation for future reference and team alignment.

What are the limitations of using a decision tree for architectural design?

Selecting appropriate design patterns for application architecture requires a systematic framework for evaluating options against your specific requirements. This skill utilizes decision trees and checklists to classify your project context and support pattern selection.