How do I install architecture?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill architecture` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does architecture support?

architecture works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is architecture free to use?

Yes. architecture is free to install and use. It is available from the open Skills registry published by davila7.

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Name: architecture
Availability: InStock
Author: davila7

davila7/claude-code-templates · updated Apr 8, 2026

$npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill architecture

summary

Framework for analyzing requirements, evaluating trade-offs, and documenting architectural decisions.

›Guides context discovery through structured questions and project classification before design begins
›Provides ADR templates and trade-off analysis framework for capturing decision rationale and alternatives
›Includes decision trees and anti-pattern guidance for selecting appropriate architectural patterns
›Emphasizes simplicity-first approach: add complexity only when proven necess

skill.md

Architecture Decision Framework

"Requirements drive architecture. Trade-offs inform decisions. ADRs capture rationale."

🎯 Selective Reading Rule

Read ONLY files relevant to the request! Check the content map, find what you need.

File	Description	When to Read
`context-discovery.md`	Questions to ask, project classification	Starting architecture design
`trade-off-analysis.md`	ADR templates, trade-off framework	Documenting decisions
`pattern-selection.md`	Decision trees, anti-patterns	Choosing patterns
`examples.md`	MVP, SaaS, Enterprise examples	Reference implementations
`patterns-reference.md`	Quick lookup for patterns	Pattern comparison

🔗 Related Skills

Skill	Use For
`@[skills/database-design]`	Database schema design
`@[skills/api-patterns]`	API design patterns
`@[skills/deployment-procedures]`	Deployment architecture

Core Principle

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."

Start simple
Add complexity ONLY when proven necessary
You can always add patterns later
Removing complexity is MUCH harder than adding it

Validation Checklist

Before finalizing architecture:

Requirements clearly understood
Constraints identified
Each decision has trade-off analysis
Simpler alternatives considered
ADRs written for significant decisions
Team expertise matches chosen patterns