technical-constraints

Standardize technology, infrastructure, and integration constraints in .constraints/ files.

Updated Feb 6, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/wtah/spec-master --skill technical-constraints

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Skill: technical-constraints
Source: https://github.com/wtah/spec-master/tree/main/.claude/skills/technical-constraints
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wtah/spec-master --skill technical-constraints

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a standardized structure for capturing and enforcing architectural constraints, including technology stack, infrastructure, and integrations, serving as input for architecture decisions. Located in the .constraints/ directory.

Core Features & Use Cases

Centralizes Technology, Infrastructure, and Integrations constraints in a single, reusable blueprint.
Guides architecture decisions by providing hard boundaries and rationales for design choices.
Use Case: At project kickoff, create TECHNOLOGY.md, INFRASTRUCTURE.md, and INTEGRATIONS.md inside .constraints/ to bound technology choices, hosting, and external system interactions.

Quick Start

Create a .constraints/ directory at the project root and populate TECHNOLOGY.md, INFRASTRUCTURE.md, and INTEGRATIONS.md with constrained requirements and rationales.

Frequently Asked Questions about technical-constraints

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

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How do I document architecture constraints for technology stack and infrastructure?▼

To document architecture constraints, create a .constraints/ directory at your project root and populate TECHNOLOGY.md, INFRASTRUCTURE.md, and INTEGRATIONS.md with bounded requirements and rationales to guide system design.

What are technical constraints in early-stage system design?▼

Technical constraints are standardized hard boundaries for technology choices, infrastructure requirements, and integration interactions that serve as required inputs for making architecture decisions across programs.

How do I standardize integration boundaries and technology choices at project kickoff?▼

You standardize integration boundaries by creating three markdown files under .constraints/ that define approved technology stacks, hosting requirements, and external system interactions, including stated rationales for each boundary.

Can I use this constraint model for programs outside of software engineering?▼

The constraint model applies to early-stage system design across programs, specifically guiding software architecture decisions regarding technology, infrastructure, and integrations rather than non-technical program management.

Best way to enforce infrastructure requirements and integration limits during architecture decisions?▼

The best way to enforce infrastructure and integration limits is to centralize them in a reusable .constraints/ blueprint, providing hard boundaries and rationales that directly guide and restrict architecture choices.

Why do I need rationale included in technical constraints files?▼

Rationale is needed in technical constraints files to guide architecture decisions by providing the reasoning behind hard boundaries, ensuring design choices respect the original technology, infrastructure, and integration limits.