improve-codebase-architecture

Identify shallow modules and refactor them into deep, cohesive interfaces.

5|Updated Jan 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mohamedgshoaib/reway --skill improve-codebase-architecture-mohamedgshoaib
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Skill: improve-codebase-architecture
Source: https://github.com/mohamedgshoaib/reway/tree/main/.agents/skills/improve-codebase-architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mohamedgshoaib/reway --skill improve-codebase-architecture-mohamedgshoaib

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses architectural friction where code is spread across too many shallow, tightly-coupled modules, making the system difficult to test, maintain, and navigate.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deepening Analysis: Identifies shallow modules that lack leverage and proposes refactors to consolidate them into deep, high-leverage modules.
  • Architectural Reporting: Generates self-contained HTML reports with visual diagrams (Mermaid and SVG) to communicate structural changes.
  • Interface Design: Provides a structured process for designing robust interfaces that serve as reliable test surfaces.
  • Use Case: Use this when you have a complex feature implemented across five different files that are all shallow wrappers, and you want to consolidate them into one deep module with a single, clean interface.

Quick Start

Ask the improve-codebase-architecture skill to analyze the current codebase and generate an architectural review report for the identified deepening candidates.

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 refactor shallow modules to improve codebase testability?

You refactor shallow modules by consolidating fragmented, tightly-coupled logic into deep, high-leverage components with clean interfaces that serve as reliable test surfaces.

What is a shallow module in software architecture?

A shallow module is a component with a complex interface but very little functionality, lacking leverage and causing structural friction that makes the system difficult to maintain and navigate.

How do I decouple dependencies in a complex codebase for better maintainability?

You decouple dependencies by identifying shallow wrappers spread across multiple files and refactoring them into cohesive, deep modules that consolidate fragmented logic into a single, clean interface.

Can I generate visual diagrams for architectural refactoring reports?

Yes, you can generate visual diagrams for architectural refactoring reports, producing self-contained HTML files with Mermaid and SVG diagrams to communicate structural changes and deepening candidates.

When should I consolidate fragmented logic into a deep module?

You should consolidate fragmented logic into a deep module when a complex feature is implemented across multiple shallow wrapper files, creating architectural friction that hinders testing and navigation.

Does refactoring into deep modules require adherence to domain language?

Yes, refactoring into deep modules requires strict adherence to the project's domain language and architectural principles defined in the repository's documentation to ensure cohesive interfaces.