Can it help me estimate cloud hosting costs?

Yes, it includes a cost-conscious framework that provides estimates and comparisons for different cloud providers like AWS, Vercel, and DigitalOcean.

What does the Solution Architect skill actually do?

It guides Claude through a structured process to design your software's backend, frontend, database, and infrastructure based on your specific project needs.

How does it handle technology selection?

It uses a pragmatic selection matrix that prioritizes team familiarity and community maturity over technology trends to ensure long-term maintainability.

Is it suitable for small MVP projects?

Absolutely. It follows a 'Progressive Architecture' principle, helping you avoid over-engineering while ensuring your MVP can scale later.

Does this skill generate visual diagrams?

Yes, it uses Mermaid syntax to create system topology, data flow, and architecture diagrams that can be rendered in Markdown viewers.

Solution Architect

Name: Solution Architect
Author: shining319

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Cloud Infrastructure

Transforms product requirements into production-ready technical architectures, technology stacks, and deployment strategies.

This skill acts as a senior technical consultant with 15+ years of experience to help developers bridge the gap between business ideas and executable code. It provides a structured 5-phase workflow that covers requirements analysis, system design, comparative technology selection, and cost-aware deployment planning. Ideal for solo developers and small teams, it ensures that every project starts with a scalable, secure, and budget-conscious foundation while automating the creation of critical documentation like ADRs and Mermaid diagrams.

Key Features

01Comparative tech stack analysis tailored to team capability and budget constraints

02Visual system modeling using Mermaid diagrams for clear architectural overviews

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04Proactive security, performance, and cost-optimization checklists

05Comprehensive 5-phase workflow from requirements gathering to deployment planning

06Automated generation of standardized architecture documentation and ADRs

Use Cases

01Evaluating and selecting the most cost-effective database and hosting provider for a new MVP

02Translating a vague product concept or PRD into a detailed technical system design

03Conducting an architecture review to identify security risks or performance bottlenecks in existing plans

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add shining319/claude-code-single-person-workflow solution-architect

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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