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code-scope-boundaries

Analyze project scope and boundaries to detect scope creep and guide split decisions.

Updated Feb 17, 2026
Search Tags:#project management#architecture#refactoring#software design#scope creep#project splitting
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npx skills add https://github.com/smileynet/code-spice --skill code-scope-boundaries
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Skill: code-scope-boundaries
Source: https://github.com/smileynet/code-spice/tree/main/skills/code-scope-boundaries
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smileynet/code-spice --skill code-scope-boundaries

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps prevent project bloat and maintain focus by providing frameworks to evaluate whether a project has outgrown its useful boundaries, needs splitting, or is experiencing scope creep.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scope Health Checklist: Assess project cohesion across dimensions like mission, audience, and deployment.
  • Feature Belonging Test: Determine if a new feature aligns with the project's core purpose or should be extracted.
  • Scope Creep Detection: Identify early warning signs of uncontrolled project expansion.
  • Split-vs-Keep Framework: Guide decisions on whether to split a project or refactor internally.
  • Use Case: During an architecture review, use the Scope Health Checklist to identify if a project has become too broad and then apply the Feature Belonging Test to a proposed new feature to see if it fits or should be a separate service.

Quick Start

Use the code-scope-boundaries skill to run the scope health checklist for the current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-scope-boundaries

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent scope creep in software architecture?▼

Prevent scope creep by applying a scope health checklist to assess project cohesion across dimensions like mission, audience, and deployment, identifying early warning signs of uncontrolled project expansion before architectural decisions are made.

What is the best way to decide if a new feature belongs in a project or needs splitting?▼

Decide if a feature belongs by applying a feature belonging test that validates alignment against the project's core purpose, using assessment matrices and decision trees to determine whether to maintain the project or extract the feature.

How do I evaluate if a software project has outgrown its boundaries?▼

Evaluate project boundaries by analyzing project scope and cohesion using a split-vs-keep framework, validating the structure against principles like the Single Responsibility Principle and Conway's Law to guide refactoring decisions.

When should I split a project versus refactoring internally?▼

Split a project when scope creep detection and assessment matrices reveal the project has outgrown its useful boundaries, otherwise refactor internally if the feature belonging test confirms the new functionality aligns with the core mission.

Does project scope analysis work without external dependencies?▼

Project scope analysis works without external dependencies because the framework uses standalone scripts and references to evaluate architectural boundaries, ensuring you can assess feature belonging and scope creep independently.

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