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Software Architecture

by davila7 in davila7/claude-code-templates

Guide for quality focused software architecture. An agent skill from davila7/claude-code-templates.

MITAuto-check passedDevelopment

Install Software Architecture

skills CLI
$ npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill software-architecture -a claude-code

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

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install davila7/claude-code-templates software-architecture --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/software-architecture .claude/skills/software-architecture && 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
software-architecture
GitHub stars
32k
Used in
8 other repos
Token cost
~884 tokens
SKILL.md length
418 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
477
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Guide for quality focused software architecture. An agent skill from davila7/claude-code-templates.

  • Tasks that involve Software architecture
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Software Architecture is an agent skill from davila7/claude-code-templates. Guide for quality focused software architecture. This skill should be used when users want to write code, design architecture, analyze code, in any case that relates to software development.

Its SKILL.md is about 880 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 Development, covering Software architecture. 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 Software architecture

Example prompts

  • “/software-architecture”

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

Software Architecture loads about 884 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 53 tokens; SKILL.md has 418 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~53
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~884

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). 418 words, ~884 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/software-architecture/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
software-architecture
description
Guide for quality focused software architecture. This skill should be used when users want to write code, design architecture, analyze code, in any case that relates to software development.

Software Architecture Development Skill

This skill provides guidance for quality focused software development and architecture. It is based on Clean Architecture and Domain Driven Design principles.

Code Style Rules

General Principles
  • Early return pattern: Always use early returns when possible, over nested conditions for better readability
  • Avoid code duplication through creation of reusable functions and modules
  • Decompose long (more than 80 lines of code) components and functions into multiple smaller components and functions. If they cannot be used anywhere else, keep it in the same file. But if file longer than 200 lines of code, it should be split into multiple files.
  • Use arrow functions instead of function declarations when possible
Best Practices
Library-First Approach
  • ALWAYS search for existing solutions before writing custom code
    • Check npm for existing libraries that solve the problem
    • Evaluate existing services/SaaS solutions
    • Consider third-party APIs for common functionality
  • Use libraries instead of writing your own utils or helpers. For example, use cockatiel instead of writing your own retry logic.
  • When custom code IS justified:
    • Specific business logic unique to the domain
    • Performance-critical paths with special requirements
    • When external dependencies would be overkill
    • Security-sensitive code requiring full control
    • When existing solutions don't meet requirements after thorough evaluation
Architecture and Design
  • Clean Architecture & DDD Principles:
    • Follow domain-driven design and ubiquitous language
    • Separate domain entities from infrastructure concerns
    • Keep business logic independent of frameworks
    • Define use cases clearly and keep them isolated
  • Naming Conventions:
    • AVOID generic names: utils, helpers, common, shared
    • USE domain-specific names: OrderCalculator, UserAuthenticator, InvoiceGenerator
    • Follow bounded context naming patterns
    • Each module should have a single, clear purpose
  • Separation of Concerns:
    • Do NOT mix business logic with UI components
    • Keep database queries out of controllers
    • Maintain clear boundaries between contexts
    • Ensure proper separation of responsibilities
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Anti-Patterns to Avoid
  • NIH (Not Invented Here) Syndrome:
    • Don't build custom auth when Auth0/Supabase exists
    • Don't write custom state management instead of using Redux/Zustand
    • Don't create custom form validation instead of using established libraries
  • Poor Architectural Choices:
    • Mixing business logic with UI components
    • Database queries directly in controllers
    • Lack of clear separation of concerns
  • Generic Naming Anti-Patterns:
    • utils.js with 50 unrelated functions
    • helpers/misc.js as a dumping ground
    • common/shared.js with unclear purpose
  • Remember: Every line of custom code is a liability that needs maintenance, testing, and documentation
Code Quality
  • Proper error handling with typed catch blocks
  • Break down complex logic into smaller, reusable functions
  • Avoid deep nesting (max 3 levels)
  • Keep functions focused and under 50 lines when possible
  • Keep files focused and under 200 lines of code when possible

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Files

Just SKILL.md in cli-tool/components/skills/development/software-architecture 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 Software Architecture

What does Software Architecture do?

Guide for quality focused software architecture. An agent skill from davila7/claude-code-templates. Software Architecture is an agent skill from davila7/claude-code-templates. Guide for quality focused software architecture.

When should I use Software Architecture?

Software Architecture fits situations like: tasks that involve Software architecture.

How do I install Software Architecture in Claude Code?

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

How do I install Software Architecture in Codex?

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

Can I use Software Architecture 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 software-architecture -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/software-architecture, .gemini/skills/software-architecture, .github/skills/software-architecture and .opencode/skills/software-architecture in your project.

What does Software Architecture need to run?

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

Does Software Architecture 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 Software Architecture 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 Software Architecture use?

Software Architecture 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 Software Architecture use?

About 884 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 3.5k 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 Software Architecture?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Software Architecture: Archify Diagrams (tt-a1i/archify, 79k stars), Electron Multi-Process Architecture (iOfficeAI/AionUi, 33k stars), Backend Code Review (langgenius/dify, 158k stars) and Dark Architecture Diagram Builder (Cocoon-AI/architecture-diagram-generator, 7.4k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Software Architecture?

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.