backend-design

Generate backend low-level design documents and parallel task DAGs from codebase conventions.

3|Updated Jul 1, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/KeyValueSoftwareSystems/maestro --skill backend-design-keyvaluesoftwaresystems
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Skill: backend-design
Source: https://github.com/KeyValueSoftwareSystems/maestro/tree/main/skills/core/sdlc/backend-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KeyValueSoftwareSystems/maestro --skill backend-design-keyvaluesoftwaresystems

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates ambiguity in backend development by enforcing a rigorous, grounded design process that ensures every technical decision is backed by existing codebase conventions and constraints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Grounded Design: Automatically cross-references existing service layers, data models, and API patterns to ensure the new design fits the current architecture.
  • Artifact Generation: Produces a comprehensive Low-Level Design (LLD) document and a parallel task DAG (tasks.json) for implementation.
  • Use Case: When tasked with adding a new feature, use this skill to generate a complete design document covering data migrations, API contracts, and observability, followed by a validated task list for the implementation phase.

Quick Start

Invoke the backend-design skill to analyze the current repository and generate a comprehensive low-level design document and task execution plan for the specified feature.

Frequently Asked Questions about backend-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a low-level design document for a new backend feature?

To generate a low-level design document for a backend feature, you need a process that cross-references existing service layers and data models to ensure the new design fits the current architecture and API patterns. This skill automates that grounded design process.

What is the best way to plan backend API contracts and data migrations based on existing code?

The best way to plan backend API contracts and data migrations is by enforcing a grounded design process that cross-references existing codebase conventions. This ensures every technical decision is backed by current architectural constraints.

Can I automatically generate a parallel task execution DAG for software implementation?

Yes, you can automatically generate a parallel task execution DAG for software implementation. This skill produces a validated tasks.json file containing the execution plan directly from the generated low-level design documentation.

Does this backend design process work with existing service layers and data models?

Yes, the backend design process works explicitly with existing service layers and data models. It automatically cross-references these existing codebase patterns to eliminate ambiguity and ensure the new feature fits your current architecture.

When do I need a low-level design document for backend development?

You need a low-level design document for backend development when adding a new feature requires structured design artifacts, migration planning, and API contract definition. It eliminates ambiguity by enforcing a rigorous, grounded design process backed by codebase constraints.

What is included in a production-ready backend low-level design artifact?

A production-ready backend low-level design artifact includes detailed documentation covering data migrations, API contracts, and observability, alongside a validated parallel task execution DAG for the implementation phase.