cto-advisor

Analyze technical debt and calculate team scaling for technology leadership.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
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Skill: cto-advisor
Source: https://github.com/theandyalvarez7-ruby/claude-skills/tree/main/c-level-advisor/cto-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/theandyalvarez7-ruby/claude-skills --skill cto-advisor-theandyalvarez7-ruby

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What problem does it solve?

The CTO Advisor provides strategic frameworks, tooling, and templates to help technology leaders manage debt, scale teams, and make architecture decisions with rigor.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frameworks: ADR templates, DORA-inspired metrics, and governance guidelines to document decisions and track outcomes.
  • Tools: Tech debt analyzer and team scaling calculator to surface actionable insights for prioritization and planning.
  • Use Case: When evaluating architectural options or planning a growth phase, run the tools to generate a prioritized roadmap and staffing plan.

Quick Start

Run the Tech Debt Analyzer on your codebase to generate an initial debt score and recommended 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 across my codebase?

Assess technical debt by running the tech debt analyzer on your codebase to generate a debt score and recommended actions. This surfaces actionable insights for prioritization and roadmap planning.

What's the best way to calculate team scaling needs for platform growth?

Calculate team scaling needs using the team scaling calculator to generate a staffing plan. It provides structured guidance for planning growth phases from startups to enterprises.

How do I document architecture decisions for technology evaluation?

Document architecture decisions using ADR templates provided within the framework. These templates establish governance guidelines to record decisions and track outcomes rigorously.

Can I track engineering metrics like DORA for my development teams?

Track engineering metrics using DORA-inspired frameworks included in the guidance. These metrics help technology leaders document decisions, track outcomes, and monitor team performance.

Does this tech strategy guidance work for startups and enterprises?

Tech strategy guidance applies across startups to enterprises. CTOs, heads of engineering, and architecture review boards can use the frameworks for debt assessment and platform growth scenarios.