{"product_id":"ai-architect-design-before-you-code-with-claude-codex","title":"AI Architect: Design Before You Code with Claude \u0026 Codex","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAI Architect: Design Before You Code with Claude \u0026amp; Codex\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this skill does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutlines types, function signatures, and structures of classes and modules while leaving bodies unspecified or as pseudocode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFacilitates a multi-perspective design synthesis from various AI models, enabling careful comparison before implementing code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEncourages redesign when implementation does not align with initial sketches, maintaining architectural integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuides users through a defined process consisting of five phases: Ground, Sketch, Agree, Implement, and Scrap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoftware architects and developers utilizing AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDevelopment teams seeking to improve design consistency and reduce premature coding errors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTechnical leads who require a structured approach for integrating new features into existing systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlanning non-trivial features or systems where a clear design phase is crucial to avoid structural pitfalls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigning complex integrations where a thorough understanding of existing system layers and ownership is necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreenfield projects that benefit from robust architectural planning to maintain scalability and flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncorporates agent-skills and employs AI-generated sketches to create cohesive design models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrates with the Claude, Cursor, and Codex platforms to leverage AI-based design reviews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUses configuration files and templates such as `~\/.claude\/pstack-models.md` and `references\/rationale-template.md` for structured design output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- mcpcart:static-blocks:start --\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSource \u0026amp; Licence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is built on open-source work published by \u003cstrong\u003echillerno1\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/chillerno1\/kskills\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echillerno1\/kskills\u003c\/a\u003e) and distributed under \u003cstrong\u003eMIT\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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