Stack Advisor Skill

Score and rank technology stacks against project requirements from RequirementsManifest JSON.

Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mdmagnuson-creator/helm-ade-toolkit --skill stack-advisor-skill
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Skill: Stack Advisor Skill
Source: https://github.com/mdmagnuson-creator/helm-ade-toolkit/tree/main/skills/stack-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mdmagnuson-creator/helm-ade-toolkit --skill stack-advisor-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users select the most appropriate technology stack for their project based on a detailed analysis of their requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Stack Recommendation: Scores and ranks technology stacks against project needs.
  • Trade-off Explanation: Clearly outlines the pros and cons of each recommended stack.
  • Customization Options: Allows users to explore more options or define their own stack.
  • Use Case: A startup founder has a set of requirements for a new SaaS product (e.g., B2B, multi-tenant auth, real-time features, AI capabilities, urgent MVP timeline). This Skill will analyze these requirements and recommend the best-fitting tech stacks like Next.js with Supabase, explaining why each is a good fit and what the trade-offs are.

Quick Start

Use the stack-advisor skill to recommend a technology stack for a new B2B SaaS product with real-time features and AI requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions about Stack Advisor Skill

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

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How do I choose the right technology stack for a new SaaS product with real-time features and AI requirements?

To recommend a technology stack, this Skill applies scoring rules for feature, scale, constraint, and team expertise compatibility against your project requirements, then ranks the options by fit and explains the trade-offs.

How does automated stack recommendation handle team expertise and project constraints?

Automated stack recommendation handles team expertise and constraints by applying scoring rules to evaluate compatibility. It scores archetypes against your specific feature needs, scale demands, and team skills to rank the best-fitting stacks.

Can I customize a recommended tech stack if I need more options?

Yes, you can customize a recommended tech stack. The Skill provides customization options that allow you to explore more options or define your own stack after reviewing the initial ranked recommendations and trade-off explanations.

What format do I need to provide project requirements in for stack recommendation?

You need to provide project requirements in a RequirementsManifest JSON object or file path format for stack recommendation. The Skill processes this input to load a stack database and apply its archetypes scoring rules.

Does the stack recommendation process work with a local stack database?

Yes, stack recommendation works with a local stack database. The Skill loads stack configurations from a `stacks.yaml` file located in your `$OPENCODE_CONFIG/data/` directory to evaluate and score technology options.