bk-design

Author formal architecture and design specifications for software components and interfaces.

Updated Mar 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dikini/knot --skill bk-design
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Skill: bk-design
Source: https://github.com/dikini/knot/tree/main/.agents/skills/bk-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dikini/knot --skill bk-design

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation and management of architectural specifications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment across development teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture Decision Records: Formalize design choices, rationale, and trade-offs.
  • Specification Authoring: Generate detailed specs for components, interfaces, and cross-cutting concerns.
  • Use Case: When designing a new microservice, use this Skill to create a comprehensive specification that outlines its API, data model, dependencies, and how it addresses security and reliability concerns.

Quick Start

Use bk-design to create a new component specification for the user authentication module.

Frequently Asked Questions about bk-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create formal architecture and design specifications for software components?

To create formal architecture and design specifications, use this Skill to author structured documentation for components, interfaces, and cross-cutting concerns. It enforces functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and integrates with system architecture maps.

What is the best way to formalize architecture decision records and design rationale?

Architecture decision records formalize design choices by capturing rationale and trade-offs. This Skill facilitates authoring these records, ensuring development teams maintain clarity, consistency, and alignment across architectural specifications.

How do I document cross-cutting concerns like security and reliability for a new microservice?

Document cross-cutting concerns for a microservice by generating detailed specifications outlining its API, data model, and dependencies. This Skill supports iterative refinement through version history to address security and reliability requirements.

Can I use this to generate detailed interface specifications for software engineering projects?

Yes, you can generate detailed interface specifications for software engineering projects. The Skill enforces structured documentation for design decisions, functional requirements, and acceptance criteria, ensuring comprehensive component design.

Does this approach support iterative refinement of component specifications?

Yes, this approach supports iterative refinement of component specifications. It maintains version history and integrates with concern registries, allowing you to iteratively update functional requirements and design decisions over time.