soc

Analyze codebases for Separation of Concerns violations and provide layered architecture guidance.

Updated Mar 8, 2026

Search Tags:#code quality #architecture #refactoring #design patterns #maintainability #separation of concerns

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/messeb/skills --skill soc

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: soc
Source: https://github.com/messeb/skills/tree/main/plugins/general-developer/skills/soc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/messeb/skills --skill soc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of tangled code where different responsibilities are mixed, leading to brittle, hard-to-understand, and difficult-to-maintain software.

Core Features & Use Cases

Identify Architectural Violations: Detects common anti-patterns like God Classes, Leaky Abstractions, and Business Logic in Controllers.
Promote Layered Architectures: Provides examples and guidance on structuring code into distinct layers (Presentation, Application, Domain, Infrastructure).
Use Case: Review a complex module and receive actionable feedback on how to better separate concerns, making it easier to modify or extend without unintended side effects.

Quick Start

Analyze the current codebase for Separation of Concerns violations.

Frequently Asked Questions about soc

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I identify Separation of Concerns violations in my codebase?▼

Detect Separation of Concerns violations by analyzing your codebase for God classes, business logic in controllers, leaky abstractions, and mixed domain model concerns to enhance code clarity and maintainability.

What is a God class and how does it affect code maintainability?▼

A God class mixes multiple responsibilities into one module, creating tangled and brittle code. Refactoring these classes to separate concerns improves modularity and makes the software significantly easier to maintain and extend.

How do I separate business logic from controllers in a layered architecture?▼

Separate business logic from controllers by implementing a layered architecture with Presentation, Application, Domain, and Infrastructure layers. This enforces dependency rules so controllers handle only presentation concerns, not business logic.

What is the best way to refactor code with mixed concerns in domain models?▼

The best way to refactor mixed concerns in domain models is to analyze the codebase for architectural violations and apply dependency rules to distinct layers. This rectifies tangled responsibilities and improves overall modularity and maintainability.

When do I need to implement dependency rules for code modularity?▼

Implement dependency rules when your codebase suffers from leaky abstractions and mixed concerns. Establishing layered architectures with strict dependency rules prevents tangled responsibilities and improves overall code maintainability.

Can I use this approach to fix leaky abstractions in my software architecture?▼

Yes, you can fix leaky abstractions by analyzing the codebase to identify where implementation details bleed into interfaces. Refactoring these violations into a proper layered architecture restores modularity and prevents unintended side effects.