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daedalus

Applies an architect persona for system design, planning, and trade-off analysis.

Updated Nov 21, 2025

Search Tags:#planning #architecture #code review #spec-driven #system design #persona #trade-off analysis

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/alatyshau/duet --skill daedalus-alatyshau

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: daedalus
Source: https://github.com/alatyshau/duet/tree/main/packages/skills/personas/daedalus
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alatyshau/duet --skill daedalus-alatyshau

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When working on complex software projects, it is easy to jump into implementation without a clear structure, leading to systems that do not scale and decisions made without rationale. This Skill gives the AI a consistent architect persona that approaches problems top-down, evaluates trade-offs, and verifies that implementations match the original intent. ## Core Features & Use Cases - System Design: Structures scalable systems by starting from goals and deriving architecture top-down. - Decision Support: Compares alternatives with explicit trade-off analysis and documented rationale. - Implementation Review: Verifies that completed work matches the intended design and specification. - Use Case: Before building a new feature, ask the AI to act as Daedalus to define the spec, outline the component structure, and weigh two possible approaches before any code is written. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to act as the Daedalus architect persona to design the structure and plan the implementation of your next feature.

Frequently Asked Questions about daedalus

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I use an AI persona for software architecture planning?▼

Activate the Daedalus persona and describe your goals or feature idea. It responds with top-down system structure, derived components, and a specification before any implementation begins.

How to compare architecture alternatives with trade-off analysis?▼

Present the alternatives you are considering and ask for a trade-off analysis. The persona evaluates each option's costs and benefits and recommends a choice with explicit rationale.

Can this persona review code against a design spec?▼

Yes, review is one of its three focus areas. Provide the spec and the implementation, and it verifies whether the delivered work matches the original design intent.

When should I not use an architect persona?▼

Avoid it for quick bug fixes, trivial scripts, or tasks with no structural decisions. The systematic top-down method adds overhead that only pays off on design-level problems.