best-practice-check

Assess codebase conformance to established patterns and report drift.

1|Updated Mar 6, 2026
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Skill: best-practice-check
Source: https://github.com/davekim917/bootstrap/tree/main/plugins/workflow/skills/best-practice-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davekim917/bootstrap --skill best-practice-check-davekim917

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Assess conformance of a codebase to established patterns and best practices; identify drift and provide maintainability/scalability ratings without altering code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pattern conformance analysis against known architectural patterns.
  • Drift detection with rationale and risk assessment.
  • Structured, repeatable assessments suitable for design reviews and audits.

Quick Start

Ask me to run a conformance check on your current module or subsystem.

Frequently Asked Questions about best-practice-check

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check my codebase for architectural drift and anti-patterns?

To check for architectural drift and anti-patterns, run a pattern conformance analysis on your current module. This assesses whether your implementation aligns with established patterns and outputs a structured report detailing drift notes and maintainability risks.

What is pattern conformance analysis and when do I need it?

Pattern conformance analysis evaluates how well your codebase aligns with established architectural patterns. You need it during design reviews or audits to detect drift, identify anti-patterns, and evaluate maintainability and scalability concerns without altering the code.

How do I assess code maintainability and scalability for a subsystem?

Assess code maintainability and scalability by running a conformance check on the subsystem. The process evaluates pattern alignment, identifies drift, and produces structured ratings for maintainability and scalability based on real-world approaches.

Does pattern conformance analysis modify my existing source code?

Pattern conformance analysis does not modify your source code. It performs a read-only evaluation of your implementation against known architectural patterns to detect drift and anti-patterns, generating a structured assessment report instead of altering files.

Can I use this for an architecture review without setting up external dependencies?

Yes, you can run a conformance check for architecture reviews without external dependencies. The Skill requires no setup tools or libraries, directly analyzing the given code scope to produce a conformance verdict, drift notes, and maintainability ratings.

What is the best way to detect pattern drift during a software audit?

The best way to detect pattern drift during an audit is to perform a structured conformance assessment. By researching real-world approaches and comparing them against your code scope, you identify architectural drift, anti-patterns, and maintainability concerns repeatably.