Can I use this for cloud infrastructure limits?

Yes, it is designed to document platform constraints such as database connection pools, regional runtime versions, and memory limits.

What is the difference between a constraint and a design decision?

Constraints (C-*) are external realities you must work within, like a Stripe API timeout. Design decisions (ADRs) are choices you make between alternatives, like choosing a specific database.

How does this skill help with regulatory compliance?

It provides specific categories for GDPR, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA, ensuring that non-negotiable legal requirements are documented and validated before coding begins.

What format does the skill use for documentation?

The skill outputs structured YAML blocks that include the constraint ID, source, ecosystem context, and specific implementation requirements.

Technical Constraint Extractor

Name: Technical Constraint Extractor
Author: foolishimp

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Security & Testing

Extracts and documents external ecosystem constraints to ensure software compliance and architectural alignment.

The extract-constraints skill is a specialized requirements engineering tool designed for the AI-driven SDLC. It helps developers and architects identify 'given' external realities—such as API rate limits, regulatory compliance (GDPR/PCI-DSS), and platform dependencies—distinguishing them from flexible design choices. By formalizing these ecosystem constraints (C-*) early in the process, the skill provides a rigid framework for Claude to generate code that is compliant, performant, and perfectly adapted to its operating environment.

Key Features

01Analyzes ecosystem E(t) to identify hidden performance and resource limits

02Provides clear validation and implementation paths for documented constraints

03Differentiates between external constraints and internal design decisions

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05Categorizes constraints by API limits, Compliance, Platform, and Security

06Standardizes documentation using structured YAML templates

Use Cases

01Mapping out third-party API limitations and timeouts before backend implementation

02Documenting regulatory compliance requirements for security-sensitive applications

03Defining infrastructure and runtime dependencies for cloud-native deployments

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add foolishimp/ai_sdlc_method extract-constraints

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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