About architecture-patterns
A skill for selecting and applying backend architecture patterns, including Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design. It helps teams define boundaries, interfaces, dependencies, and migration checks for maintainable systems.
Key features
- 01Clean and Hexagonal Architecture guidance
- 02Domain-Driven Design principles
- 03Module boundaries and interfaces
- 04Dependency rules and migration steps
- 05Validation checks
- 06Durable workflow guidance for failure-prone processes
Use cases
- 01Designing a backend system
- 02Refactoring a monolith
- 03Planning microservices decomposition
- 04Making a codebase more testable
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
npx skills add https:/ / github.com/ davila7/ claude-code-templates --skill architecture-patternsAfter installing, type/architecture-patternsin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Bundled filesresources/implementation-playbook.md
Details
From the project READMEArchitecture Patterns
Master proven backend architecture patterns including Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design to build maintainable, testable, and scalable systems.
Use this skill when
- Designing new backend systems from scratch
- Refactoring monolithic applications for better maintainability
- Establishing architecture standards for your team
- Migrating from tightly coupled to loosely coupled architectures
- Implementing domain-driven design principles
- Creating testable and mockable codebases
- Planning microservices decomposition
Do not use this skill when
- You only need small, localized refactors
- The system is primarily frontend with no backend architecture changes
- You need implementation details without architectural design
Instructions
- Clarify domain boundaries, constraints, and scalability targets.
- Select an architecture pattern that fits the domain complexity.
- Define module boundaries, interfaces, and dependency rules.
- Provide migration steps and validation checks.
- For workflows that must survive failures (payments, order fulfillment, multi-step processes), use durable execution at the infrastructure layer — frameworks like DBOS persist workflow state, providing crash recovery without adding architectural complexity.
Refer to resources/implementation-playbook.md for detailed patterns, checklists, and templates.
Related Skills
Works well with: event-sourcing-architect, saga-orchestration, workflow-automation, dbos-*
Resources
resources/implementation-playbook.mdfor detailed patterns, checklists, and templates.