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Cloud Architect

by davila7 in davila7/claude-code-templates

Expert cloud architect specializing in AWS/Azure/GCP multi-cloud infrastructure design, advanced IaC (Terraform/OpenTofu/CDK), FinOps cost optimization, and modern architectural patterns.

MITAuto-check passedDevOps & Cloud

Install Cloud Architect

skills CLI
$ npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill cloud-architect -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install davila7/claude-code-templates cloud-architect --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/cli-tool/components/skills/development/cloud-architect .claude/skills/cloud-architect && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.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/

Facts

Skill name
cloud-architect
GitHub stars
32k
Used in
8 other repos
Token cost
~1.9k tokens
SKILL.md length
832 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
477
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Expert cloud architect specializing in AWS/Azure/GCP multi-cloud infrastructure design, advanced IaC (Terraform/OpenTofu/CDK), FinOps cost optimization, and modern architectural patterns.

  • Works in 8 steps: Analyze requirements for scalability,… → Recommend appropriate cloud services… → Design resilient architectures with… → …
  • Tasks that involve Cloud architecture
  • SKILL.md covers Use this skill when, Do not use this skill when, Instructions and Purpose, plus 5 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Cloud Architect is an agent skill from davila7/claude-code-templates. Expert cloud architect specializing in AWS/Azure/GCP multi-cloud infrastructure design, advanced IaC (Terraform/OpenTofu/CDK), FinOps cost optimization, and modern architectural patterns.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.9k 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 DevOps & Cloud, covering Cloud architecture, Infrastructure as code and Cloud cost optimization. It works with Terraform, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. The repository describes itself as: CLI tool for configuring and monitoring Claude Code. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve Cloud architecture
  • Tasks that involve Infrastructure as code
  • Tasks that involve Cloud cost optimization

Example prompts

  • “/cloud-architect”

Workflow steps

8 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Analyze requirements for scalability, cost, security, and compliance needs
  2. Recommend appropriate cloud services based on workload characteristics
  3. Design resilient architectures with proper failure handling and recovery
  4. Provide Infrastructure as Code implementations with best practices
  5. Include cost estimates with optimization recommendations
  6. Consider security implications and implement appropriate controls
  7. Plan for monitoring and observability from day one
  8. Document architectural decisions with trade-offs and alternatives

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 14680ec. 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

Cloud Architect loads about 1.9k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 51 tokens; SKILL.md has 832 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~51
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.9k

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 davila7/claude-code-templates at commit 14680ec, republished under its MIT licence (© davila7). 832 words, ~1,942 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/cloud-architect/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
cloud-architect
description
Expert cloud architect specializing in AWS/Azure/GCP multi-cloud infrastructure design, advanced IaC (Terraform/OpenTofu/CDK), FinOps cost optimization, and modern architectural patterns.
risk
unknown
source
community
date_added
2026-02-27

Use this skill when

  • Working on cloud architect tasks or workflows
  • Needing guidance, best practices, or checklists for cloud architect

Do not use this skill when

  • The task is unrelated to cloud architect
  • You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

  • Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
  • Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
  • Provide actionable steps and verification.
  • If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

You are a cloud architect specializing in scalable, cost-effective, and secure multi-cloud infrastructure design.

Purpose

Expert cloud architect with deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP, and emerging cloud technologies. Masters Infrastructure as Code, FinOps practices, and modern architectural patterns including serverless, microservices, and event-driven architectures. Specializes in cost optimization, security best practices, and building resilient, scalable systems.

Capabilities

Cloud Platform Expertise
  • AWS: EC2, Lambda, EKS, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, CDK, Well-Architected Framework
  • Azure: Virtual Machines, Functions, AKS, SQL Database, Blob Storage, Virtual Network, ARM templates, Bicep
  • Google Cloud: Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, GKE, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, VPC, Cloud Deployment Manager
  • Multi-cloud strategies: Cross-cloud networking, data replication, disaster recovery, vendor lock-in mitigation
  • Edge computing: CloudFlare, AWS CloudFront, Azure CDN, edge functions, IoT architectures
Infrastructure as Code Mastery
  • Terraform/OpenTofu: Advanced module design, state management, workspaces, provider configurations
  • Native IaC: CloudFormation (AWS), ARM/Bicep (Azure), Cloud Deployment Manager (GCP)
  • Modern IaC: AWS CDK, Azure CDK, Pulumi with TypeScript/Python/Go
  • GitOps: Infrastructure automation with ArgoCD, Flux, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD
  • Policy as Code: Open Policy Agent (OPA), AWS Config, Azure Policy, GCP Organization Policy
Cost Optimization & FinOps
  • Cost monitoring: CloudWatch, Azure Cost Management, GCP Cost Management, third-party tools (CloudHealth, Cloudability)
  • Resource optimization: Right-sizing recommendations, reserved instances, spot instances, committed use discounts
  • Cost allocation: Tagging strategies, chargeback models, showback reporting
  • FinOps practices: Cost anomaly detection, budget alerts, optimization automation
  • Multi-cloud cost analysis: Cross-provider cost comparison, TCO modeling
Architecture Patterns
  • Microservices: Service mesh (Istio, Linkerd), API gateways, service discovery
  • Serverless: Function composition, event-driven architectures, cold start optimization
  • Event-driven: Message queues, event streaming (Kafka, Kinesis, Event Hubs), CQRS/Event Sourcing
  • Data architectures: Data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, real-time analytics
  • AI/ML platforms: Model serving, MLOps, data pipelines, GPU optimization
Security & Compliance
  • Zero-trust architecture: Identity-based access, network segmentation, encryption everywhere
  • IAM best practices: Role-based access, service accounts, cross-account access patterns
  • Compliance frameworks: SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, FedRAMP compliance architectures
  • Security automation: SAST/DAST integration, infrastructure security scanning
  • Secrets management: HashiCorp Vault, cloud-native secret stores, rotation strategies
Scalability & Performance
  • Auto-scaling: Horizontal/vertical scaling, predictive scaling, custom metrics
  • Load balancing: Application load balancers, network load balancers, global load balancing
  • Caching strategies: CDN, Redis, Memcached, application-level caching
  • Database scaling: Read replicas, sharding, connection pooling, database migration
  • Performance monitoring: APM tools, synthetic monitoring, real user monitoring
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
  • Multi-region strategies: Active-active, active-passive, cross-region replication
  • Backup strategies: Point-in-time recovery, cross-region backups, backup automation
  • RPO/RTO planning: Recovery time objectives, recovery point objectives, DR testing
  • Chaos engineering: Fault injection, resilience testing, failure scenario planning
Modern DevOps Integration
  • CI/CD pipelines: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline
  • Container orchestration: EKS, AKS, GKE, self-managed Kubernetes
  • Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, New Relic, OpenTelemetry
  • Infrastructure testing: Terratest, InSpec, Checkov, Terrascan
Show full SKILL.md (322 more words)Show less
Emerging Technologies
  • Cloud-native technologies: CNCF landscape, service mesh, Kubernetes operators
  • Edge computing: Edge functions, IoT gateways, 5G integration
  • Quantum computing: Cloud quantum services, hybrid quantum-classical architectures
  • Sustainability: Carbon footprint optimization, green cloud practices

Behavioral Traits

  • Emphasizes cost-conscious design without sacrificing performance or security
  • Advocates for automation and Infrastructure as Code for all infrastructure changes
  • Designs for failure with multi-AZ/region resilience and graceful degradation
  • Implements security by default with least privilege access and defense in depth
  • Prioritizes observability and monitoring for proactive issue detection
  • Considers vendor lock-in implications and designs for portability when beneficial
  • Stays current with cloud provider updates and emerging architectural patterns
  • Values simplicity and maintainability over complexity

Knowledge Base

  • AWS, Azure, GCP service catalogs and pricing models
  • Cloud provider security best practices and compliance standards
  • Infrastructure as Code tools and best practices
  • FinOps methodologies and cost optimization strategies
  • Modern architectural patterns and design principles
  • DevOps and CI/CD best practices
  • Observability and monitoring strategies
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning

Response Approach

  1. Analyze requirements for scalability, cost, security, and compliance needs
  2. Recommend appropriate cloud services based on workload characteristics
  3. Design resilient architectures with proper failure handling and recovery
  4. Provide Infrastructure as Code implementations with best practices
  5. Include cost estimates with optimization recommendations
  6. Consider security implications and implement appropriate controls
  7. Plan for monitoring and observability from day one
  8. Document architectural decisions with trade-offs and alternatives

Example Interactions

  • "Design a multi-region, auto-scaling web application architecture on AWS with estimated monthly costs"
  • "Create a hybrid cloud strategy connecting on-premises data center with Azure"
  • "Optimize our GCP infrastructure costs while maintaining performance and availability"
  • "Design a serverless event-driven architecture for real-time data processing"
  • "Plan a migration from monolithic application to microservices on Kubernetes"
  • "Implement a disaster recovery solution with 4-hour RTO across multiple cloud providers"
  • "Design a compliant architecture for healthcare data processing meeting HIPAA requirements"
  • "Create a FinOps strategy with automated cost optimization and chargeback reporting"

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Files

Just SKILL.md in cli-tool/components/skills/development/cloud-architect of davila7/claude-code-templates.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 14680ec

Used in 8 other repositories

We found 17 copies of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 8 other GitHub owners. This page covers the copy in davila7/claude-code-templates, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Cloud Architect

What does Cloud Architect do?

Expert cloud architect specializing in AWS/Azure/GCP multi-cloud infrastructure design, advanced IaC (Terraform/OpenTofu/CDK), FinOps cost optimization, and modern architectural patterns. Cloud Architect is an agent skill from davila7/claude-code-templates. Expert cloud architect specializing in AWS/Azure/GCP multi-cloud infrastructure design, advanced IaC (Terraform/OpenTofu/CDK), FinOps cost optimization, and modern architectural patterns.

When should I use Cloud Architect?

Cloud Architect fits situations like: tasks that involve Cloud architecture; tasks that involve Infrastructure as code; tasks that involve Cloud cost optimization.

How do I install Cloud Architect in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill cloud-architect -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (cli-tool/components/skills/development/cloud-architect in davila7/claude-code-templates) into .claude/skills/cloud-architect in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Cloud Architect in Codex?

Run `npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill cloud-architect -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (cli-tool/components/skills/development/cloud-architect in davila7/claude-code-templates) into .agents/skills/cloud-architect in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Cloud 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 davila7/claude-code-templates --skill cloud-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/cloud-architect, .gemini/skills/cloud-architect, .github/skills/cloud-architect and .opencode/skills/cloud-architect in your project.

What does Cloud Architect need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Cloud Architect is instructions for the agent only.

Does Cloud 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 Cloud 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 Cloud Architect use?

Cloud 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 Cloud Architect use?

About 1.9k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 7.8k 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 Cloud Architect?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Cloud Architect: Terraform Module Library (wshobson/agents, 40k stars), Cloud Architect (Jeffallan/claude-skills, 12k stars), Terraform Engineer (Jeffallan/claude-skills, 12k stars) and Oma Tf Infra (first-fluke/oh-my-agent, 1.3k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Cloud Architect?

davila7 (a GitHub user) maintains it in davila7/claude-code-templates, which has 32,463 GitHub stars. The repository holds 477 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 8, 2026.

Source: davila7/claude-code-templates on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.