AI Architect: Design Before You Code with Claude & Codex

AI Architect: Design Before You Code with Claude & Codex

The AI Architect skill for Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex assists developers in planning and structuring code effectively before writing any implementation. By fostering a methodical design process, it helps prevent premature locking into suboptimal code structures.

What this skill does

• Outlines types, function signatures, and structures of classes and modules while leaving bodies unspecified or as pseudocode.
• Facilitates a multi-perspective design synthesis from various AI models, enabling careful comparison before implementing code.
• Encourages redesign when implementation does not align with initial sketches, maintaining architectural integrity.
• Guides users through a defined process consisting of five phases: Ground, Sketch, Agree, Implement, and Scrap.

Who it is for

• Software architects and developers utilizing AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex.
• Development teams seeking to improve design consistency and reduce premature coding errors.
• Technical leads who require a structured approach for integrating new features into existing systems.

Use cases

• Planning non-trivial features or systems where a clear design phase is crucial to avoid structural pitfalls.
• Designing complex integrations where a thorough understanding of existing system layers and ownership is necessary.
• Greenfield projects that benefit from robust architectural planning to maintain scalability and flexibility.

Technical details

• Incorporates agent-skills and employs AI-generated sketches to create cohesive design models.
• Integrates with the Claude, Cursor, and Codex platforms to leverage AI-based design reviews.
• Uses configuration files and templates such as `~/.claude/pstack-models.md` and `references/rationale-template.md` for structured design output.

Source & Licence

This package is built on open-source work published by chillerno1 (chillerno1/kskills) and distributed under MIT. The original licence text and copyright notice are included in your download.

Personal and commercial use, modification and redistribution are permitted, provided the original copyright and licence notice are retained.

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Delivery & Support

• Delivery: instant — a secure download link is emailed to you as soon as payment is confirmed.
• Format: ZIP archive containing the skill files, documentation and the original licence.
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