What does this skill do?

The Software Architecture skill guides an agent toward quality-focused software development, grounded in Clean Architecture and Domain-Driven Design.

It applies clear code-style rules — early returns, no duplication, small components and files — and a library-first approach that searches for existing solutions before writing custom code.

It keeps business logic framework-independent, uses domain-specific naming, and calls out anti-patterns like mixing business logic with UI or embedding queries in controllers.

  • Applies Clean Architecture and DDD principles

  • Favors a library-first approach over reinvention

  • Enforces readable, low-complexity code standards

  • Flags common architectural anti-patterns

How it works

1

Search before building

The agent looks for existing libraries, SaaS, or APIs before writing custom code, reserving custom work for domain-specific logic.

2

Separate concerns

It keeps domain entities separate from infrastructure and business logic framework-independent, using domain-specific naming.

3

Apply code standards

It uses early returns, removes duplication, keeps functions under about 50 lines and files under 200, and adds typed error handling.

4

Avoid anti-patterns

It flags Not-Invented-Here syndrome, business logic in UI components, and database queries embedded in controllers.

Best use cases for this skill

  • Architecture design: Structure a system with Clean Architecture and DDD.

  • Code review: Analyze code against quality and separation-of-concerns standards.

  • Refactoring: Break down large components and remove duplication.

  • Library-first decisions: Choose established libraries over custom implementations.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Software Architecture skill do?

It provides guidance for quality-focused software development and architecture, grounded in Clean Architecture and Domain-Driven Design, with clear code standards and anti-pattern checks.

When should an agent use it?

Use it when writing code, designing architecture, or analyzing code as part of software development.

What is the library-first approach?

Always search for existing solutions — npm packages, SaaS, third-party APIs — before writing custom code, reserving custom code for domain-specific or performance-critical needs.

Is it a substitute for expert review?

No. It is guidance for the described scope and is not a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.

Use from source

Ask your Buda agent to install this community skill.

Copy this prompt into your own Buda agent. It includes the source repository and install command so the agent can complete the setup in natural language.

Prompt to send to your Buda agent
Please install the "Software Architecture Skill" skill into this Buda agent.

Source repository: https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills
Install command: npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill software-architecture -y -a universal

Please run the install command, verify the skill is available, and tell me any setup notes or follow-up steps from the source repository.
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Install workflow

  1. 1Copy the prompt
  2. 2Send it to your Buda agent
  3. 3Done