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design-an-interface

Generate multiple interface designs for software modules and compare them against design criteria.

Updated Apr 14, 2026
Search Tags:#api design#parallel agents#interface design#module architecture#design comparison#design it twice
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Skill: design-an-interface
Source: https://github.com/kvithayathil/agent-resources/tree/main/skills/design-an-interface
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kvithayathil/agent-resources --skill design-an-interface-kvithayathil

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the critical problem of locking in a suboptimal first interface design for a software module, which often leads to technical debt, poor developer experience, and costly rewrites as requirements evolve.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Parallel Radical Design Generation: Spawns multiple sub-agents simultaneously to create 3+ fundamentally different interface approaches, eliminating bias toward your initial idea.
  • Structured Criteria-Based Comparison: Evaluates all designs against core software design principles including interface simplicity, general-purpose flexibility, implementation efficiency, and module depth.
  • Key Use Cases: Ideal for designing new APIs, exploring interface options for existing modules, comparing alternative module shapes, or applying the "design it twice" methodology to produce more robust, maintainable interfaces.

Quick Start

Use the design-an-interface skill to generate and compare three radically different interface designs for a new user notification module, with requirements to support email, SMS, and in-app push notifications.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-an-interface

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compare different API designs to avoid locking in a suboptimal first idea?▼

The 'design it twice' methodology for module architecture involves generating multiple radically different interface designs simultaneously and evaluating them against structured criteria like simplicity and flexibility, preventing bias toward your initial idea and reducing future technical debt.

How do I design an API for a new module with multiple competing requirements?▼

Design an API for a new module by spawning parallel sub-agents to create fundamentally different interface shapes, then perform a structured comparison of these alternatives against core software design principles to identify the most maintainable solution.

Can I use this to explore interface options for an existing software module?▼

Yes, you can explore interface options for an existing software module by generating and comparing alternative module shapes, applying structured criteria-based evaluation to ensure any redesign aligns with software design best practices and improves developer experience.

What criteria are used to evaluate alternative module shapes during interface design?▼

Alternative module shapes are evaluated during interface design using structured criteria that include interface simplicity, general-purpose flexibility, implementation efficiency, and module depth to ensure the selected API aligns with software design best practices.

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