improve-codebase-architecture

Identify shallow modules and propose deep-module refactor opportunities during architecture reviews.

12|2|Updated Nov 20, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/alexandrbasis/claudops --skill improve-codebase-architecture-alexandrbasis
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Skill: improve-codebase-architecture
Source: https://github.com/alexandrbasis/claudops/tree/main/.claude/skills/improve-codebase-architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexandrbasis/claudops --skill improve-codebase-architecture-alexandrbasis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Surface architectural friction and identify deepening opportunities—refactors that turn shallow modules into deep ones to improve testability and AI-navigability. This skill helps teams surface actionable opportunities without performing code changes during the discovery phase.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Explore context: reads project docs and uses context signals to locate shallow modules and seams.
  • Candidate generation: proposes concrete deepening opportunities with rationale and trade-offs.
  • Grilling loop: supports an interactive grilling workflow to compare designs and surface decisions for future actions.
  • Non-code output: reports findings without writing or committing changes, guiding next steps (quick handoff to /ct or /quick).

Quick Start

Provide a codebase context and I will surface deepening opportunities to improve testability and AI-navigability.

Frequently Asked Questions about improve-codebase-architecture

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

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How do I identify shallow modules in my codebase for refactoring?

Identify shallow modules by analyzing project context and seams to surface deepening opportunities that improve testability and AI-navigability. This review process reports architectural friction findings without writing or committing code changes.

What is a deep module in software architecture?

A deep module in software architecture hides significant implementation complexity behind a minimal interface, improving testability and AI-navigability. Deepening refactors turn shallow modules into deep ones to enhance locality across module seams.

How do I improve codebase testability and AI-navigability during an architecture review?

Improve codebase testability during an architecture review by running an interactive grilling loop to compare deepening designs across module seams. This workflow surfaces actionable trade-offs and candidate designs without modifying project code.

Can I use this approach to refactor code without committing changes to the repository?

Yes, you can use this approach to refactor code without committing changes because it operates entirely in a discovery phase. It reports deepening opportunities and architectural friction findings to guide next steps without writing code.

What's the best way to compare architectural designs for codebase refactoring?

The best way to compare architectural designs for codebase refactoring is using an interactive grilling workflow that evaluates deepening opportunities. This surfaces decisions and trade-offs for future actions, ensuring modules achieve optimal testability and AI-navigability.

When do I need to analyze module seams for testability improvements?

You need to analyze module seams for testability improvements during architecture reviews and refactors when facing architectural friction. Surfacing deepening opportunities at these seams enhances locality and AI-navigability across the codebase.