tech-stack-eval

Evaluate technology stack candidates against performance, cost, ecosystem, and team fit.

285|39|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills --skill tech-stack-eval
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: tech-stack-eval
Source: https://github.com/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills/tree/main/skills/tech-stack-eval
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills --skill tech-stack-eval

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Evaluates and compares technology options to help founders pick the right stack based on criteria like performance, cost, ecosystem, and team fit.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured candidate evaluation: compare 2–4 options across defined criteria.
  • TCO and ecosystem health assessment: estimate long-term costs and adoption/maintenance risk.
  • Decision recommendation: deliver a clear winner with rationale and confidence level.
  • Use case example: choose frontend frameworks or cloud providers for a given workload.

Quick Start

Provide 2–4 candidate tech stacks and your project constraints, then ask for an evaluated recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions about tech-stack-eval

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I choose the right tech stack for my project?

To choose the right tech stack, provide 2–4 candidate options and your project constraints. The evaluation scores them on performance, cost, ecosystem, and team fit to deliver a clear recommendation with rationale.

What is the best way to compare cloud providers for a given workload?

Comparing cloud providers requires scoring candidate options against your workload constraints. This evaluation estimates long-term Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and assesses ecosystem health to deliver a clear winner with a confidence level.

How do I evaluate frontend frameworks before committing to one?

Evaluating frontend frameworks involves comparing 2–4 candidates across defined criteria like performance, ecosystem health, and team fit. The process scores each option to estimate adoption risk and maintenance costs for a data-driven decision.

Can I use this to assess the total cost of ownership for a tech migration?

Yes, you can assess the total cost of ownership (TCO) for a tech migration. By specifying your migration candidates and project constraints, the evaluation computes long-term costs and ecosystem maintenance risks to recommend the best path.

What factors should I consider when making data-driven architecture decisions?

Data-driven architecture decisions should consider performance, cost, ecosystem health, and team fit. The evaluation process applies these criteria to your candidate options, scoring them to deliver a clear recommendation with a confidence level.

When should I not use a structured tech-stack evaluation?

You should avoid a structured tech-stack evaluation if you cannot define project constraints or gather at least two candidate options. The evaluation requires comparing defined alternatives against criteria like TCO and ecosystem health to function properly.