effect-service

Design Effect-based service contracts with Layer-based wiring patterns.

5|Updated Jan 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/agentxm/axm --skill effect-service-agentxm
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Skill: effect-service
Source: https://github.com/agentxm/axm/tree/main/.axm/extensions/%40axm/skills/effect-service/src
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agentxm/axm --skill effect-service-agentxm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This guide provides patterns and practices for designing and wiring Effect-based services, including contract design, layered wiring, error handling, and testability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Combined service class by default with optional explicit interfaces when multiple implementations exist
  • Layered wiring and dependency management for test doubles and production backends
  • Structured error design with retry policies and domain boundaries

Quick Start

Create a leaf service contract and wire it with a production layer following the /effect-layers conventions to enable end-to-end orchestration.

Frequently Asked Questions about effect-service

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

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How do I design testable Effect-based services with clean contracts?

Design testable Effect-based services by combining the service class with optional explicit interfaces when multiple implementations exist. This approach enforces single-responsibility contracts and separates service definitions from production layers, enabling clean dependency injection and test doubles.

What's the best way to manage dependency injection and layers in Effect?

Manage dependency injection in Effect using Layer-based wiring patterns for test doubles and production backends. This layering strategy separates contract definitions from implementations, allowing you to swap wiring contexts for testing or production orchestration without altering service logic.

How do I handle errors and configure retry strategies in Effect services?

Handle errors in Effect services by designing structured error types with clear domain boundaries. Pair these typed errors with configured retry policies within your service layers to ensure robust orchestration and graceful failure recovery across backend components.

When do I need explicit interfaces for my Effect service implementations?

You need explicit interfaces for Effect service implementations when multiple implementations or test doubles are required. By default, use a combined service class, but introduce explicit interfaces to maintain type safety and clean separation across adapters and orchestration layers.

Can I use Effect layers to wire modular backend orchestration components?

Yes, you can use Effect layers to wire modular backend orchestration components. Layer-based wiring patterns enable scalable service design by managing dependencies between adapters and core services, supporting end-to-end orchestration across multiple implementations.

Why does separating service contracts from implementations matter in Effect?

Separating service contracts from implementations in Effect matters because it enforces single-responsibility contracts and readonly service definitions. This separation ensures type safety, simplifies testing with layers, and allows backend components to scale without tight coupling.