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review-design

Reviews proposed designs for architectural alignment, simplicity, risk surface, and scope discipline.

14|Updated Jun 4, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#code review#development workflow#software quality#risk assessment#design critique
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Cogni-DAO/node-template --skill review-design-cogni-dao
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Skill: review-design
Source: https://github.com/Cogni-DAO/node-template/tree/main/.openclaw/skills/review-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Cogni-DAO/node-template --skill review-design-cogni-dao

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies potential flaws, risks, and deviations from best practices in software design before code is merged, ensuring higher quality and more robust systems.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Critical Design Evaluation: Assesses designs against established principles like Simplicity, OSS-First, Architecture Alignment, Scope Discipline, and Risk Surface.
  • Constructive Feedback: Provides specific, actionable feedback with file and line number references.
  • Use Case: A developer submits a new feature design. This Skill reviews it against the project's architecture and style guides, flagging any potential security vulnerabilities or scope creep before it impacts the codebase.

Quick Start

Use the review-design skill to critique the proposed changes for the user authentication module.

Frequently Asked Questions about review-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform a design critique to identify architecture flaws before code review?▼

A design critique evaluates proposed changes against architectural principles, simplicity, and risk surface to identify flaws and provide specific, actionable feedback before code is merged.

What is the best way to assess risk surface and scope creep in a software development workflow?▼

Assessing risk surface and scope creep involves analyzing changed files and linked specifications to enforce scope discipline and ensure the design aligns with established architecture.

How do I get constructive feedback on my software architecture alignment?▼

Constructive feedback on software architecture alignment is generated by evaluating work items against style guides and architectural principles, flagging vulnerabilities with specific file and line number references.

Can I use automated design review to enforce OSS-First principles in my project?▼

Yes, an automated design review can enforce OSS-First principles by critically evaluating development workflows and design proposals to ensure compliance before integration into the codebase.

When do I need a critical design evaluation for my software development workflow?▼

You need a critical design evaluation when submitting a new feature design to flag potential security vulnerabilities, architectural deviations, and scope creep before they impact the codebase.

Does this design critique approach work with linked specifications and changed files?▼

Yes, this design critique approach works by analyzing changed files and linked specifications to evaluate adherence to simplicity, architecture alignment, and risk surface principles.

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