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improve-codebase-architecture

Analyze codebases to identify tightly coupled modules and dependency categories.

4|Updated Nov 27, 2025
Search Tags:#architecture#refactoring#testability#dependency analysis#modular design
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npx skills add https://github.com/EstebanForge/AGENTS --skill improve-codebase-architecture-estebanforge
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Skill: improve-codebase-architecture
Source: https://github.com/EstebanForge/AGENTS/tree/main/skills/improve-codebase-architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EstebanForge/AGENTS --skill improve-codebase-architecture-estebanforge

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill assists developers in analyzing and improving the architecture of a codebase by surfacing dependencies and identifying opportunities to deepen modules for enhanced testability and maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architectural analysis: Examines the code to find shallow modules with tight coupling.
  • Dependency mapping: Classifies dependencies into categories like in-process, local-substitutable, ports & adapters, and external.
  • Refactoring guidance: Offers insights and RFC templates for creating modular, testable structures.
  • Use Case: A development team aims to reduce integration risk; this Skill helps identify friction points and propose domain-specific refactors.

Quick Start

Use the improve-codebase-architecture skill to analyze the project repository and surface the key areas for module deepening and architecture improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions about improve-codebase-architecture

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify tightly coupled modules in my codebase?▼

Identifying tightly coupled modules involves analyzing the codebase to surface dependencies and friction points. This process categorizes dependencies into in-process, local-substitutable, ports & adapters, and external types, revealing shallow modules that require architectural refactoring.

What is the best way to reduce integration risk when refactoring software architecture?▼

Reducing integration risk requires mapping dependencies and friction points to guide architectural refactoring. This method provides RFC templates for modular deepening, enhancing testability and maintainability while structurally improving the codebase.

How do I improve code testability through modular design?▼

Improving code testability through modular design requires identifying tightly coupled shallow modules and refactoring them. By categorizing dependencies and applying modular deepening, the codebase becomes more testable and maintainable across the software project.

Can I use dependency categorization for architectural analysis in any software project?▼

Yes, dependency categorization applies across various software projects. It analyzes code to classify dependencies and identify friction points, guiding architectural refactoring to enhance testability and maintainability regardless of the specific project domain.

When do I need to deepen modules in my architecture?▼

You need to deepen modules when architectural analysis reveals shallow modules with tight coupling. This refactoring technique reduces integration risk by reclassifying dependencies and improving the overall testability and maintainability of the codebase.

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