architecture-review-framework

Evaluate system architecture specifications for correctness, security, performance, and traceability.

2|Updated May 4, 2026
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Skill: architecture-review-framework
Source: https://github.com/volodchenkov/claude-sdlc-agents/tree/main/skills/architecture-review-framework
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/volodchenkov/claude-sdlc-agents --skill architecture-review-framework

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of reviewing system architecture specifications by providing a comprehensive framework for assessing design quality, traceability, and adherence to best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture Evaluation: Guides architects in systematically analyzing SPECs and ADRs against multiple critical review areas.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensures traceability, security, performance, and compliance in architectural decisions.
  • Use Case: An architect reviews a new system proposal, verifying it respects service boundaries, scalability, security, and migration requirements efficiently.

Quick Start

Use the architecture review framework to assess the latest system spec document for compliance and quality.

Frequently Asked Questions about architecture-review-framework

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

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How do I review system architecture specifications for security and performance?

Review system architecture specifications by systematically analyzing SPECs and ADRs against critical areas like security protocols, performance metrics, and traceability. This ensures architectural decisions maintain design integrity and compliance during system design reviews.

What is the best way to ensure traceability in architectural decisions?

Ensure traceability in architectural decisions by systematically analyzing Architecture Decision Records against service boundaries, scalability requirements, and security protocols. This framework provides a structured review process to verify design integrity and standards compliance.

How do I assess migration planning in a system architecture review?

Assess migration planning by evaluating the system architecture specification for correctness and traceability. The framework emphasizes architectural principles and migration requirements to verify that proposed system designs respect service boundaries efficiently.

Can I use this framework to review ADRs for service boundary violations?

Yes, you can review ADRs for service boundary violations by applying this framework. It guides architects in systematically analyzing specifications to verify that architectural decisions respect service boundaries, security protocols, and scalability requirements.

Does this architecture review framework support compliance checking for security protocols?

Yes, the architecture review framework supports compliance checking for security protocols. It evaluates system architecture specifications to ensure adherence to best practices, verifying security and performance standards during system design reviews.

When do I need a structured framework for architecture reviews?

You need a structured framework for architecture reviews when evaluating new system proposals to verify design quality, traceability, and standards compliance. It is applicable during system design reviews to ensure architectural principles and migration requirements are met.