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Complete toolkit for senior architects with automated analysis, diagram generation, and dependency management.

What is senior-architect?

A comprehensive skill providing architecture diagram generation, project analysis, and dependency tracking tools. Use this when designing system architectures, analyzing project structure, or making technology decisions for complex systems.

  • Generate architecture diagrams from project structure automatically
  • Analyze project dependencies and identify optimization opportunities
  • Provide performance metrics and architectural recommendations
  • Apply best practices and quality checks to codebases
  • Support multiple tech stacks including Node.js, Python, Go, and cloud platforms

How to install senior-architect

npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill senior-architect
Prerequisites
  • Python 3.x installed
  • Node.js and npm (for TypeScript/JavaScript projects)
  • Docker (optional, for containerization workflows)
  • Access to project source code
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How to use senior-architect

  1. 1.Install the skill using the provided npm command
  2. 2.Configure environment variables by copying .env.example to .env
  3. 3.Run the project architect script on your codebase: python scripts/project_architect.py .
  4. 4.Review the generated recommendations and performance metrics
  5. 5.Consult the reference documentation (architecture_patterns.md, system_design_workflows.md, tech_decision_guide.md) for implementation guidance
  6. 6.Apply suggested best practices and fixes to your project

Use cases

Good for
  • Design and document system architecture for new microservices projects
  • Analyze legacy codebase dependencies to identify refactoring opportunities
  • Evaluate technology stack choices against scalability and security requirements
  • Generate visual architecture diagrams for stakeholder presentations
  • Optimize performance by identifying critical paths and bottlenecks
Who it's for
  • Senior software architects
  • Technical leads and engineering managers
  • System designers planning complex applications
  • Teams evaluating technology decisions

senior-architect FAQ

What tech stacks does this skill support?

It supports TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, Swift, and Kotlin; frontend frameworks like React and Next.js; backends including Node.js and GraphQL; databases like PostgreSQL and Supabase; and DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.

Can I use this for legacy codebases?

Yes, the dependency analyzer and project architect tools are designed to analyze existing projects and provide optimization recommendations regardless of age.

What output does the architecture diagram generator produce?

The tool generates automated architecture diagrams with configurable templates and built-in quality checks based on your project structure.

How do I troubleshoot issues?

Check the comprehensive troubleshooting section in references/tech_decision_guide.md, review script output messages, and consult the reference documentation for your specific tech stack.

Full instructions (SKILL.md)

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name: senior-architect description: "Complete toolkit for senior architect with modern tools and best practices." risk: critical source: community date_added: "2026-02-27"

Senior Architect

Complete toolkit for senior architect with modern tools and best practices.

Quick Start

Main Capabilities

This skill provides three core capabilities through automated scripts:

# Script 1: Architecture Diagram Generator
python scripts/architecture_diagram_generator.py [options]

# Script 2: Project Architect
python scripts/project_architect.py [options]

# Script 3: Dependency Analyzer
python scripts/dependency_analyzer.py [options]

Core Capabilities

1. Architecture Diagram Generator

Automated tool for architecture diagram generator tasks.

Features:

  • Automated scaffolding
  • Best practices built-in
  • Configurable templates
  • Quality checks

Usage:

python scripts/architecture_diagram_generator.py <project-path> [options]

2. Project Architect

Comprehensive analysis and optimization tool.

Features:

  • Deep analysis
  • Performance metrics
  • Recommendations
  • Automated fixes

Usage:

python scripts/project_architect.py <target-path> [--verbose]

3. Dependency Analyzer

Advanced tooling for specialized tasks.

Features:

  • Expert-level automation
  • Custom configurations
  • Integration ready
  • Production-grade output

Usage:

python scripts/dependency_analyzer.py [arguments] [options]

Reference Documentation

Architecture Patterns

Comprehensive guide available in references/architecture_patterns.md:

  • Detailed patterns and practices
  • Code examples
  • Best practices
  • Anti-patterns to avoid
  • Real-world scenarios

System Design Workflows

Complete workflow documentation in references/system_design_workflows.md:

  • Step-by-step processes
  • Optimization strategies
  • Tool integrations
  • Performance tuning
  • Troubleshooting guide

Tech Decision Guide

Technical reference guide in references/tech_decision_guide.md:

  • Technology stack details
  • Configuration examples
  • Integration patterns
  • Security considerations
  • Scalability guidelines

Tech Stack

Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, Swift, Kotlin Frontend: React, Next.js, React Native, Flutter Backend: Node.js, Express, GraphQL, REST APIs Database: PostgreSQL, Prisma, NeonDB, Supabase DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, CircleCI Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure

Development Workflow

1. Setup and Configuration

# Install dependencies
npm install
# or
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Configure environment
cp .env.example .env

2. Run Quality Checks

# Use the analyzer script
python scripts/project_architect.py .

# Review recommendations
# Apply fixes

3. Implement Best Practices

Follow the patterns and practices documented in:

  • references/architecture_patterns.md
  • references/system_design_workflows.md
  • references/tech_decision_guide.md

Best Practices Summary

Code Quality

  • Follow established patterns
  • Write comprehensive tests
  • Document decisions
  • Review regularly

Performance

  • Measure before optimizing
  • Use appropriate caching
  • Optimize critical paths
  • Monitor in production

Security

  • Validate all inputs
  • Use parameterized queries
  • Implement proper authentication
  • Keep dependencies updated

Maintainability

  • Write clear code
  • Use consistent naming
  • Add helpful comments
  • Keep it simple

Common Commands

# Development
npm run dev
npm run build
npm run test
npm run lint

# Analysis
python scripts/project_architect.py .
python scripts/dependency_analyzer.py --analyze

# Deployment
docker build -t app:latest .
docker-compose up -d
kubectl apply -f k8s/

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Check the comprehensive troubleshooting section in references/tech_decision_guide.md.

Getting Help

  • Review reference documentation
  • Check script output messages
  • Consult tech stack documentation
  • Review error logs

Resources

  • Pattern Reference: references/architecture_patterns.md
  • Workflow Guide: references/system_design_workflows.md
  • Technical Guide: references/tech_decision_guide.md
  • Tool Scripts: scripts/ directory

When to Use

This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.

Limitations

  • Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
  • Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
  • Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.