Does it support specific programming languages?

While the architectural principles are language-agnostic, the skill provides implementation patterns and examples specifically optimized for backend development.

Can this skill help migrate a monolith to microservices?

Yes, the architecture skill includes specific logic for service decomposition, identifying bounded contexts, and mapping out API gateway requirements for migration.

Can I use this for serverless system design?

Absolutely. It features a decision tree that helps determine when serverless is the most efficient choice based on team size, complexity, and load requirements.

How does it help prevent over-engineering?

The skill includes a built-in trade-off analysis tool and exit codes designed to detect and flag over-engineered solutions or common anti-patterns.

System Architecture & Design Patterns

Name: System Architecture & Design Patterns
Author: pluginagentmarketplace

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API Development

Guides the creation of scalable, maintainable backend systems using industry-standard design patterns and architectural principles.

About

This skill empowers Claude to act as a senior system architect, helping developers navigate complex design decisions from initial service decomposition to choosing the right design patterns. By leveraging SOLID principles and comprehensive selection matrices for monoliths, microservices, and event-driven systems, it ensures that backend architectures are built for scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability while proactively identifying common anti-patterns like distributed monoliths or circular dependencies.

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Implementation guidance for SOLID and Clean Architecture principles
Event-driven system design and Saga pattern implementation
Architectural trade-off analysis (Monolith vs. Distributed)
Creational, Structural, and Behavioral design pattern selection
Microservices decomposition and service boundary mapping

Use Cases

Designing a resilient event-driven architecture for real-time order processing
Decomposing a legacy monolith into scalable, independent microservices
Applying the Observer or Strategy patterns to decouple complex business logic

About

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Implementation guidance for SOLID and Clean Architecture principles
Event-driven system design and Saga pattern implementation
Architectural trade-off analysis (Monolith vs. Distributed)
Creational, Structural, and Behavioral design pattern selection
Microservices decomposition and service boundary mapping

Use Cases

Designing a resilient event-driven architecture for real-time order processing
Decomposing a legacy monolith into scalable, independent microservices
Applying the Observer or Strategy patterns to decouple complex business logic