cto-advisor

Consolidate tech debt, team composition, and engineering metrics into prioritized roadmaps.

9|1|Updated Apr 16, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/CarbeneAI/Forge --skill cto-advisor-carbeneai
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Skill: cto-advisor
Source: https://github.com/CarbeneAI/Forge/tree/main/.claude/skills/cto-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CarbeneAI/Forge --skill cto-advisor-carbeneai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This front-facing guide provides strategic frameworks and practical tools to help technology leaders align tech debt, architecture decisions, and engineering metrics with business goals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tech debt analyzer for identifying priorities and actionable plans.

  • Team scaling calculator to optimize headcount and structure.

  • Engineering metrics frameworks to measure performance, velocity, and quality.

  • ADR templates for architecture decisions and governance.

  • Technology evaluation tools to compare options and guide buy/build decisions.

  • Use cases include assessing technical debt, planning scale, evaluating new technologies, and establishing engineering metrics across initiatives.

Quick Start

Run an instant CTO assessment by analyzing current tech debt, team composition, and recommended ADR-driven actions.

Frequently Asked Questions about cto-advisor

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

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How do I assess technical debt and prioritize a remediation roadmap?

Assess technical debt by analyzing current architecture, team composition, and engineering metrics to identify priorities. This process generates an actionable playbook with a prioritized roadmap, mapping specific debt items to KPIs for immediate remediation tracking.

What is the best way to document architecture decisions for engineering governance?

Document architecture decisions using ADR templates that capture evaluation frameworks and governance logic. This yields standardized Architecture Decision Records that align technology choices with business goals and provide clear rationale for future scaling.

How do I calculate team scaling needs for headcount and structure optimization?

Calculate team scaling needs by evaluating current team composition against engineering metrics and project scope. This outputs optimized headcount recommendations and structural frameworks to align team scaling with technology strategy and velocity targets.

Can I evaluate new technologies and compare buy versus build options?

Evaluate new technologies and compare options using built-in evaluation frameworks that assess architecture impact and tech debt implications. This generates technology evaluation tools and buy/build decision guides aligned with your engineering metrics.

What engineering metrics frameworks should I use to measure velocity and quality?

Use engineering metrics frameworks that consolidate performance, velocity, and quality indicators across initiatives. This provides KPI mappings that measure engineering metrics accurately, enabling data-driven leadership decisions for technology strategy.