designing-architecture
Designs software architecture and selects appropriate patterns for projects. Use when designing systems, choosing architecture patterns, structuring projects, making technical decisions, or when asked about microservices, monoliths, or architectural approaches.
npx skills add CloudAI-X/claude-workflow-v2 --skill designing-architecture --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Designing Architecture ### When to Load - **Trigger**: System design, module structure, new project scaffolding, choosing architecture patterns - **Skip**: Simple bug fixes or minor code changes that don't affect architecture ## Architecture Decision Workflow Copy this checklist and track progress: ``` Architecture Design Progress: - [ ] Step 1: Understand requirements and constraints - [ ] Step 2: Assess project size and team capabilities - [ ] Step 3: Select architecture pattern - [ ] Step 4: Define directory structure - [ ] Step 5: Document trade-offs and decision - [ ] Step 6: Validate against decision framework ``` ## Pattern Selection Guide ### By Project Size | Size | Recommended Pattern | | ----------------- | --------------------------------- | | Small (<10K LOC) | Simple MVC/Layered | | Medium (10K-100K) | Clean Architecture | | Large (>100K) | Modular Monolith or Microservices | ### By Team Size | Team | Recommended | | --------- | ---------------------------- | | 1-3 devs | Monolith with clear modules | | 4-10 devs | Modular Monolith | | 10+ devs | Microservices (if justified) | ## Common Patterns ### 1. Layered Architecture ``` ┌─────────────────────────────┐ │ Prese
- When to Load
- Architecture Decision Workflow
- Pattern Selection Guide
- By Project Size
- By Team Size
- Common Patterns
- 1. Layered Architecture
- 2. Clean Architecture
- 3. Hexagonal (Ports & Adapters)
- 4. Event-Driven Architecture
- 5. CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation)
- Directory Structure Patterns
- Feature-Based (Recommended for medium+)
- Layer-Based (Simple apps)
What does the designing-architecture skill do?
Designs software architecture and selects appropriate patterns for projects. Use when designing systems, choosing architecture patterns, structuring projects, making technical decisions, or when asked about microservices, monoliths, or architectural approaches.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add CloudAI-X/claude-workflow-v2 --skill designing-architecture --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From CloudAI-X/claude-workflow-v2, a repository with 1,397 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.