microservice-extraction

Plan monolith-to-microservice extractions using bounded contexts and Strangler Fig phases.

Updated May 11, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/resultakak/argos --skill microservice-extraction

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Skill: microservice-extraction
Source: https://github.com/resultakak/argos/tree/main/skills/microservice-extraction
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/resultakak/argos --skill microservice-extraction

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Monolith-to-microservice extraction is often risky and complex; this skill provides a disciplined approach using bounded contexts, Strangler Fig migration, ACL boundaries, and explicit operational guardrails to enable safe product-scale decomposition.

Core Features & Use Cases

Bounded context-first extraction guiding domain ownership and service boundaries.
Strangler Fig-phase plan with phased rollout, rollback windows, and architecture decisions.
Anti-Corruption Layer boundaries to prevent legacy model leakage.
Database split guidance (shared schema → separate DB) and consumer-driven contract testing.
Operational readiness: SLOs, runbooks, on-call readiness, and ADRs.
Conway's law alignment to match team boundaries with services.

Quick Start

Plan your monolith extraction using the Strangler Fig five-phase plan and bounded-context map to guide the migration.

Frequently Asked Questions about microservice-extraction

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

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How do I safely extract microservices from a monolith without causing downtime?▼

Safe monolith-to-microservice extraction uses a bounded-context-first approach anchored by the Strangler Fig pattern. This method supports phased rollouts, anti-corruption layer boundaries, and a 90-day rollback window to minimize risk across domain boundaries and data migrations.

What is the Strangler Fig pattern for microservice migration?▼

The Strangler Fig pattern enables monolith-to-microservice migration by incrementally replacing legacy functionality with new services. This skill orchestrates the process through a five-phase plan, using anti-corruption layers to prevent legacy model leakage during the transition.

How do I split a shared database schema when extracting microservices?▼

Database splitting during microservice extraction transitions from a shared schema to separate databases per service. This skill provides explicit guidance on data migrations alongside consumer-driven contract testing to ensure data integrity across the newly separated domain boundaries.

How do I prevent legacy domain model leakage during a monolith decomposition?▼

To prevent legacy model leakage during monolith decomposition, implement anti-corruption layer boundaries. This skill guides the establishment of these boundaries alongside bounded-context mapping to maintain domain ownership integrity throughout the extraction process.

What operational requirements are needed before extracting a microservice?▼

Microservice extraction requires operational readiness including service-level objectives, runbooks, on-call readiness, and architecture decision records. This skill enforces these guardrails alongside consumer-driven contracts to ensure the extracted service is production-ready.

When should I avoid using the strangler fig pattern for microservice extraction?▼

You should reconsider strangler fig microservice extraction if your architecture lacks clear bounded contexts or if your team boundaries do not align with proposed services. This skill emphasizes Conway's law alignment and prioritization scoring to validate extraction viability before execution.