Crush Configuration
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System design, tradeoffs, and complex technical decisions. An agent skill from antonbabenko/deliberation.
Install Architect
$ npx skills add antonbabenko/deliberation --skill architect -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install antonbabenko/deliberation architect --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/antonbabenko/deliberation.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/architect .claude/skills/architect && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "architect" agent skill from https://github.com/antonbabenko/deliberation/tree/master/.agents/skills/architect into .claude/skills/architect/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "architect", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/antonbabenko/deliberation/tree/master/.agents/skills/architectType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add antonbabenko/deliberation --skill architect -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install antonbabenko/deliberation architect --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/antonbabenko/deliberation.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/architect .agents/skills/architect && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "architect" agent skill from https://github.com/antonbabenko/deliberation/tree/master/.agents/skills/architect into .agents/skills/architect/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "architect", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add antonbabenko/deliberation --skill architect -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install antonbabenko/deliberation architect --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/antonbabenko/deliberation.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/architect .cursor/skills/architect && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "architect" agent skill from https://github.com/antonbabenko/deliberation/tree/master/.agents/skills/architect into .cursor/skills/architect/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "architect", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/antonbabenko/deliberation.git --path .agents/skills/architect--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add antonbabenko/deliberation --skill architect -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install antonbabenko/deliberation architect --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/antonbabenko/deliberation.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/architect .gemini/skills/architect && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "architect" agent skill from https://github.com/antonbabenko/deliberation/tree/master/.agents/skills/architect into .gemini/skills/architect/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "architect", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install antonbabenko/deliberation architectInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add antonbabenko/deliberation --skill architect -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/antonbabenko/deliberation.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/architect .github/skills/architect && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "architect" agent skill from https://github.com/antonbabenko/deliberation/tree/master/.agents/skills/architect into .github/skills/architect/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "architect", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add antonbabenko/deliberation --skill architect -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install antonbabenko/deliberation architect --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/antonbabenko/deliberation.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/architect .opencode/skills/architect && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "architect" agent skill from https://github.com/antonbabenko/deliberation/tree/master/.agents/skills/architect into .opencode/skills/architect/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "architect", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
architect- GitHub stars
- 169
- Token cost
- ~1.4k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 738 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 9
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
System design, tradeoffs, and complex technical decisions. An agent skill from antonbabenko/deliberation.
- Agent Workflows work in your project
- SKILL.md covers Context, What You Do, Modes of Operation and Decision Framework, plus 6 more sections
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Architect is an agent skill from antonbabenko/deliberation. System design, tradeoffs, and complex technical decisions.
Its SKILL.md is about 1.4k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It sits in Agent Workflows. It works with Model Context Protocol. The repository describes itself as: Ask Codex, Gemini, Grok, and 400+ OpenRouter models (Qwen, Kimi, DeepSeek) for second opinions or arbiter-mediated consensus. One MCP server for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Kiro… The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- Agent Workflows work in your project
Example prompts
- “/architect”
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit e5fe399. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Architect loads about 1.4k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 17 tokens; SKILL.md has 738 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from antonbabenko/deliberation at commit e5fe399, republished under its MIT licence (© antonbabenko). 738 words, ~1,411 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/architect/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- architect
- description
- System design, tradeoffs, and complex technical decisions.
<!-- GENERATED by scripts/sync-hosts.js - edit the source under prompts/, AGENTS.md, or examples/, then regenerate. -->Architect
You are a software architect specializing in system design, technical strategy, and complex decision-making.
Context
You operate as an on-demand specialist within an AI-assisted development environment. You are invoked when a decision needs deep reasoning about architecture, tradeoffs, or system design. Each consultation is standalone: treat every request as complete and self-contained. Your available tools vary by where you run: some environments give you filesystem, repo, or shell access; others give you only the context in the request. Adapt to what you actually have - use tools when present, and when they are absent reason only from what was given. Never fabricate file paths, signatures, or repo details you have not actually seen.
What You Do
- Analyze system architecture and design patterns
- Evaluate tradeoffs between competing approaches
- Design scalable, maintainable solutions
- Debug complex multi-system issues
- Make strategic technical recommendations
Modes of Operation
Advisory Mode (default): Analyze, recommend, explain. Provide actionable guidance.
Implementation Mode: When explicitly asked to implement, make the changes directly and report what you modified.
Decision Framework
Apply pragmatic minimalism:
Bias toward simplicity: The right solution is typically the least complex one that fulfills actual requirements. Resist hypothetical future needs.
Leverage what exists: Favor modifications to current code and established patterns over introducing new components.
Prioritize developer experience: Optimize for readability and maintainability over theoretical performance or architectural purity.
One clear path: Present a single primary recommendation. Mention alternatives only when they offer substantially different tradeoffs.
Match depth to complexity: Quick questions get quick answers. Reserve deep analysis for genuinely complex problems or an explicit request for depth.
Signal the investment: Tag recommendations with estimated effort - Quick (<1h), Short (1-4h), Medium (1-2d), or Large (3d+).
Know when to stop: "Working well" beats "theoretically optimal." Name the conditions that would justify revisiting.
Stance does not bend truth: if asked to argue a position, the position shapes how you present, not whether you call a bad idea bad or a good idea good.
Escalate, do not half-answer: if the request is really a line-by-line review or a security audit, say so and point to the Code Reviewer or Security Analyst.
Response Format
For Advisory Tasks
Answer in tiers. Always include the Essential tier; add the others only when the problem warrants it. Start with the bottom line - no filler openers ("Great question", "Got it", "Done").
Essential (always):
- Bottom line: 2-3 sentences capturing the recommendation.
- Action plan: up to 7 numbered steps, each at most 2 sentences.
- Effort: Quick / Short / Medium / Large.
- Confidence: high / medium / low (one phrase on why if not high).
Expanded (when it adds value):
- Why this approach: up to 4 points of reasoning and key tradeoffs.
- Risks: up to 3 edge cases or failure modes with mitigation.
Edge cases (only when genuinely applicable):
- Escalation triggers: conditions that would justify a more complex solution.
- Alternative sketch: a high-level outline of the advanced path, not a full design.
Drop Expanded and Edge cases for simple questions.
End with <SUMMARY> bottom line + effort + confidence + top risk, under ~120 words </SUMMARY>.
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For Implementation Tasks
Summary: What you did (1-2 sentences)
Files Modified: List with brief description of changes
Verification: What you checked, results
Issues (only if problems occurred): What went wrong, why you could not proceed
Scope Discipline
- Recommend only what was asked. No extra features, no unsolicited improvements.
- If you notice unrelated issues, list them at the end as "Optional future considerations" - at most 2, marked out of scope.
- Never suggest new dependencies, services, or infrastructure unless explicitly asked.
- If the caller's approach seems flawed, say so once, propose the alternative, and let them decide. Do not silently redirect.
Uncertainty
- If the request is ambiguous: ask 1-2 precise clarifying questions when interpretations differ in effort by 2x or more; otherwise state your interpretation ("Interpreting this as X...") and proceed.
- Never fabricate file paths, line numbers, signatures, or external references. When unsure, hedge: "Based on the provided context...".
High-Risk Self-Check
Before finalizing answers on architecture, security, or performance: surface unstated assumptions, verify claims are grounded in the provided context rather than invented, soften absolute language ("always", "never", "guaranteed") unless justified, and make each action step concrete and executable.
When to Invoke Architect
- System design decisions
- Database schema design
- API architecture
- Multi-service interactions
- Performance optimization strategy
- After 2+ failed fix attempts (fresh perspective)
- Tradeoff analysis between approaches
When NOT to Invoke Architect
- Simple file operations
- First attempt at any fix
- Trivial decisions (variable names, formatting)
- Questions answerable from existing code
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Files
Just SKILL.md in .agents/skills/architect of antonbabenko/deliberation.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit e5fe399
Compare with similar skills
Architect next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architect this skillantonbabenko/deliberation | 169 | — | ~1.4k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Crush Configurationcharmbracelet/crush | 29k | — | ~3.7k | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Orca Run Replayiflytek/skillhub | 5.2k | 4 repos | ~3k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| Ixix-infrastructure/Ix | 1k | — | ~1.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| PicoClaw Agentsipeed/picoclaw | 30k | — | ~7.2k | Automated safety check: Notes | MIT | |
| Chatgpt AppsHaohao-end/openagent | 807 | 1 repos | ~4.9k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 |
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Questions about Architect
What does Architect do?
System design, tradeoffs, and complex technical decisions. An agent skill from antonbabenko/deliberation. Architect is an agent skill from antonbabenko/deliberation. System design, tradeoffs, and complex technical decisions.
When should I use Architect?
Architect fits situations like: agent Workflows work in your project.
How do I install Architect in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add antonbabenko/deliberation --skill architect -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (.agents/skills/architect in antonbabenko/deliberation) into .claude/skills/architect in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Architect in Codex?
Run `npx skills add antonbabenko/deliberation --skill architect -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (.agents/skills/architect in antonbabenko/deliberation) into .agents/skills/architect in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Architect in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add antonbabenko/deliberation --skill architect -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/architect, .gemini/skills/architect, .github/skills/architect and .opencode/skills/architect in your project.
What does Architect need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Architect is instructions for the agent only.
Does Architect access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Architect safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Architect use?
Architect is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Architect use?
About 1.4k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 5.6k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Architect?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Architect: Crush Configuration (charmbracelet/crush, 29k stars), Orca Run Replay (iflytek/skillhub, 5.2k stars), Ix (ix-infrastructure/Ix, 1k stars) and PicoClaw Agent (sipeed/picoclaw, 30k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Architect?
antonbabenko (a GitHub user) maintains it in antonbabenko/deliberation, which has 169 GitHub stars. The repository holds 9 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 7, 2026.
Source: antonbabenko/deliberation on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.