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+# Architecture Review: Claude Skills Implementation
+
+**Date**: 2025-11-12
+**Review Type**: Feature
+**Reviewers**: Systems Architect, Domain Expert, Security Specialist, Maintainability Expert, Performance Specialist, AI Engineer
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+The Claude Skills implementation represents a significant enhancement to the AI Software Architect framework, providing a streamlined, portable alternative to both MCP server and traditional CLAUDE.md approaches. The implementation introduces seven well-structured skills that enable Claude Code to autonomously detect and execute architectural workflows.
+
+**Overall Assessment**: Strong
+
+**Key Findings**:
+- All seven SKILL.md files fully comply with Claude Code Skills documentation requirements
+- Skills are comprehensive, well-documented, and follow consistent patterns
+- Implementation significantly reduces setup complexity compared to MCP approach
+- Documentation (USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md) is thorough and user-friendly
+- Skills maintain compatibility with existing framework structure
+- Pragmatic Mode (YAGNI Enforcement) provides unique capability not available in MCP
+
+**Critical Actions**:
+- Consider adding `allowed-tools` restrictions for read-only operations (architecture-status, list-members)
+- Add error handling for malformed YAML in members.yml and config.yml
+- Consider splitting larger skills into sub-skills for better modularity
+
+## System Overview
+
+This feature adds seven Claude Skills to the framework:
+
+1. **setup-architect** (.claude/skills/setup-architect/SKILL.md) - Framework installation and customization
+2. **create-adr** (.claude/skills/create-adr/SKILL.md) - ADR creation workflow
+3. **architecture-review** (.claude/skills/architecture-review/SKILL.md) - Comprehensive multi-perspective reviews
+4. **specialist-review** (.claude/skills/specialist-review/SKILL.md) - Focused expert reviews
+5. **list-members** (.claude/skills/list-members/SKILL.md) - Team roster display
+6. **architecture-status** (.claude/skills/architecture-status/SKILL.md) - Documentation health status
+7. **pragmatic-guard** (.claude/skills/pragmatic-guard/SKILL.md) - Pragmatic Mode (YAGNI Enforcement)
+
+Supporting documentation:
+- **USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md** - Comprehensive usage guide
+- **README.md** - Updated with Skills as recommended approach
+
+## Individual Member Reviews
+
+### Systems Architect
+
+**Perspective**: Focuses on how components work together as a cohesive system and analyzes big-picture architectural concerns.
+
+#### Key Observations
+- Skills architecture follows a clear separation of concerns with each skill handling a distinct workflow
+- All skills share common patterns (frontmatter, process steps, error handling, reporting)
+- Skills integrate seamlessly with existing .architecture/ directory structure
+- New installation method (Skills) provides third option alongside MCP and traditional approaches
+
+#### Strengths
+1. **Architectural Consistency**: All seven skills follow identical structural patterns (YAML frontmatter → Process → Notes), making the system predictable and maintainable
+2. **Loose Coupling**: Skills don't depend on each other; they can be used independently or in combination
+3. **Clear Boundaries**: Each skill has well-defined responsibilities without overlap
+4. **Extensibility**: Architecture supports easy addition of new skills following the same pattern
+5. **YAGNI Enforcement**: pragmatic-guard provides unique over-engineering prevention capability
+
+#### Concerns
+1. **Tight Coupling to Directory Structure** (Impact: Medium)
+ - Issue: All skills assume `.architecture/` exists with specific subdirectories
+ - Recommendation: Add more robust directory structure validation and creation in each skill
+2. **No Versioning Strategy** (Impact: Low)
+ - Issue: No version markers in SKILL.md files; users can't tell which version they have installed
+ - Recommendation: Consider adding version in frontmatter or filename convention
+
+#### Recommendations
+1. **Add Skills Discovery Mechanism** (Priority: Low, Effort: Small)
+ - Create a skill that lists available skills and their purposes
+ - Helps users discover capabilities
+2. **Consider Skill Composition** (Priority: Low, Effort: Medium)
+ - For complex workflows, allow skills to reference or chain to others
+ - Example: architecture-review could optionally trigger recalibration setup
+
+### Domain Expert
+
+**Perspective**: Evaluates how well the architecture represents and serves the problem domain and business concepts.
+
+#### Key Observations
+- Skills accurately model the architectural documentation workflow domain
+- Terminology is consistent with architecture profession standards (ADR, review, recalibration)
+- User-facing language in descriptions matches how users naturally phrase requests
+- Skills bridge the gap between conversational requests and structured documentation
+
+#### Strengths
+1. **Domain Language Alignment**: Skill names and descriptions use terminology from both software architecture (ADR, architecture review) and natural conversation ("Ask specialist", "What's our status?")
+2. **Workflow Fidelity**: Skills accurately represent actual architectural practice workflows
+3. **Ubiquitous Language**: Consistent use of terms like "member", "specialist", "perspective", "review" across all skills
+4. **User Mental Model**: Skills match how architects think about their work (document decisions, conduct reviews, check status)
+
+#### Concerns
+1. **Terminology: "Architect" vs "Architecture"** (Impact: Low)
+ - Issue: Skill named "setup-architect" but description says "Sets up the AI Software Architect framework"
+ - Recommendation: Clarify whether "architect" refers to the tool/framework or the role; consider "setup-architecture-framework" for clarity
+2. **Missing Domain Concepts** (Impact: Low)
+ - Issue: No skill for "architecture roadmap" or "technical debt tracking" which are common domain activities
+ - Recommendation: Consider additional skills for these common architectural activities
+
+#### Recommendations
+1. **Add Glossary Skill** (Priority: Low, Effort: Small)
+ - Skill to explain framework terminology and concepts
+ - Helps onboard new users to the domain language
+2. **Validate Domain Workflows** (Priority: Medium, Effort: Small)
+ - Get feedback from practicing architects on whether workflows match reality
+ - Ensure skills support actual architectural practice patterns
+
+### Security Specialist
+
+**Perspective**: Reviews the architecture from a security-first perspective, identifying potential vulnerabilities and security implications.
+
+#### Key Observations
+- Skills involve file system operations (read, write, create directories)
+- No explicit security controls or validation in skill definitions
+- Skills trust file paths and content without sanitization mentions
+- Skills assume benign user input in trigger phrases
+
+#### Strengths
+1. **Read-Only Skills**: list-members and architecture-status are primarily read-only, limiting security exposure
+2. **No External Dependencies**: Skills don't make network calls or execute arbitrary code
+3. **Transparent Operations**: All file operations are explicit in skill process descriptions
+4. **Local Scope**: All operations are within project directory, no system-wide changes (except personal skills installation)
+
+#### Concerns
+1. **No Input Validation Specified** (Impact: Medium)
+ - Issue: Skills accept user input (e.g., version numbers, feature names) without validation guidance
+ - Recommendation: Add input validation steps to prevent path traversal or injection in filenames
+ - Example: create-adr converts user title to filename without sanitization guidance
+2. **File System Permission Issues** (Impact: Low)
+ - Issue: No guidance on handling permission errors when reading/writing files
+ - Recommendation: Add error handling for permission denied scenarios
+3. **Missing Tool Restrictions** (Impact: Low)
+ - Issue: Skills don't use `allowed-tools` to restrict capabilities
+ - Recommendation: Add `allowed-tools: [Read, Glob]` to read-only skills (list-members, architecture-status)
+4. **Git Operation Risks** (Impact: Medium)
+ - Issue: setup-architect includes `rm -rf .architecture/.git/` which is destructive
+ - Recommendation: Add safeguards to ensure this only removes the correct .git directory
+
+#### Recommendations
+1. **Add Input Sanitization Guidelines** (Priority: High, Effort: Small)
+ - Document expected input formats and validation
+ - Add examples of safe filename generation from user input
+2. **Implement allowed-tools Restrictions** (Priority: Medium, Effort: Small)
+ - Restrict read-only skills to Read, Glob, Grep tools only
+ - Prevents accidental modifications during status checks
+3. **Add Security Review Checkpoint** (Priority: Low, Effort: Small)
+ - When setup-architect runs, verify it's in correct directory before rm -rf
+ - Check that .architecture/.git exists and is empty/template before deletion
+
+### Maintainability Expert
+
+**Perspective**: Evaluates how well the architecture facilitates long-term maintenance, evolution, and developer understanding.
+
+#### Key Observations
+- Skills range from 97 to 205 lines, averaging ~154 lines per skill
+- All skills follow identical structure, making them easy to understand
+- Extensive inline documentation and examples within each skill
+- Skills are self-contained with no external dependencies
+
+#### Strengths
+1. **Structural Consistency**: All skills use same format (frontmatter → overview → process → notes), dramatically reducing cognitive load
+2. **Comprehensive Documentation**: Each skill includes error handling, examples, and usage notes
+3. **Template-Driven**: Skills reference templates in .architecture/templates/, promoting consistency
+4. **Clear Process Steps**: Numbered steps in each skill make workflows easy to follow and debug
+5. **Examples Throughout**: Most skills include markdown examples of expected output
+
+#### Concerns
+1. **Skill Size** (Impact: Medium)
+ - Issue: Larger skills (architecture-review: 170 lines, architecture-status: 205 lines) may be difficult to modify
+ - Recommendation: Consider extracting common patterns into referenced templates or sub-processes
+2. **Code Duplication** (Impact: Low)
+ - Issue: Similar patterns repeated across skills (error handling, file loading, reporting format)
+ - Recommendation: Document common patterns in a shared reference that skills can point to
+3. **Version Synchronization** (Impact: Medium)
+ - Issue: Skills reference specific file structures that may evolve; no mechanism to detect version mismatches
+ - Recommendation: Add framework version check in skills that verifies .architecture/ is compatible
+
+#### Recommendations
+1. **Extract Common Patterns** (Priority: Medium, Effort: Medium)
+ - Create .claude/skills/_patterns.md with common workflows
+ - Reference from individual skills to reduce duplication
+2. **Add Skill Testing Guide** (Priority: Low, Effort: Small)
+ - Document how to test skills work correctly
+ - Include test scenarios for each skill
+3. **Version Compatibility Check** (Priority: High, Effort: Small)
+ - Add version check step to skills that validates .architecture/ structure
+ - Helps users detect when they need to update framework or skills
+
+### Performance Specialist
+
+**Perspective**: Focuses on performance implications of architectural decisions and suggests optimizations.
+
+#### Key Observations
+- Skills trigger file system operations (reads, writes, directory traversals)
+- architecture-status and list-members scan directories to gather information
+- Skills are synchronous; Claude waits for skill completion
+- No explicit caching or optimization strategies mentioned
+
+#### Strengths
+1. **Efficient Read Patterns**: Skills read specific files rather than scanning entire directories unnecessarily
+2. **Targeted File Operations**: Skills only access files they need (members.yml, config.yml, specific ADRs)
+3. **No Redundant Processing**: Each skill focuses on its specific task without doing extra work
+4. **Lazy Evaluation**: Skills only load what's necessary (e.g., pragmatic_enforcer only loaded if enabled)
+
+#### Concerns
+1. **Repeated File Reads** (Impact: Low)
+ - Issue: Multiple skills read same files (members.yml read by multiple skills)
+ - Recommendation: Not a major concern given typical usage patterns, but could cache in long sessions
+2. **Directory Scanning in architecture-status** (Impact: Low)
+ - Issue: Scans multiple directories (adrs/, reviews/, recalibration/, comparisons/)
+ - Recommendation: Fine for typical project sizes, but could be slow for projects with hundreds of ADRs
+3. **Large Skill Files Loaded Into Context** (Impact: Low)
+ - Issue: Skills average 154 lines, all loaded into context when invoked
+ - Recommendation: Current size is acceptable; keep skills under 250 lines
+
+#### Recommendations
+1. **Add Performance Notes** (Priority: Low, Effort: Small)
+ - Document expected performance characteristics
+ - Note that architecture-status may be slower for large projects
+2. **Consider Incremental Status** (Priority: Low, Effort: Medium)
+ - For architecture-status, add option for "quick status" vs "full analysis"
+ - Quick: just counts; Full: includes content analysis
+3. **Optimize architecture-review for Large Projects** (Priority: Low, Effort: Medium)
+ - For projects with many files, provide guidance on scoping reviews to specific areas
+ - Avoid scanning entire codebase for feature-specific reviews
+
+### AI Engineer
+
+**Perspective**: Evaluates the architecture from an AI integration perspective, focusing on practical utility, system evaluation, observability, and agent interaction patterns.
+
+#### Key Observations
+- Skills are prompt-based guidance for Claude Code, not programmatic tools
+- Skill descriptions are training data for Claude's skill-selection model
+- Skills provide structured prompts that guide Claude's behavior
+- Implementation leverages Claude's natural language understanding rather than rigid APIs
+
+#### Strengths
+1. **Excellent Prompt Engineering**: Skill descriptions include trigger phrases that match user intent ("Start architecture review", "Ask specialist to review")
+2. **Clear Agent Guidance**: Skills provide step-by-step instructions that guide Claude's reasoning
+3. **Contextual Adaptation**: Skills allow Claude to adapt based on project context (language detection in setup-architect)
+4. **Human-AI Collaboration**: Skills structure collaboration between architect and AI assistant
+5. **Multi-Turn Workflows**: Skills support extended interactions (e.g., asking for clarification)
+
+#### Concerns
+1. **Skill Selection Ambiguity** (Impact: Low)
+ - Issue: Some trigger phrases could match multiple skills
+ - Example: "Review the architecture" could trigger architecture-review or specialist-review
+ - Recommendation: Differentiate trigger phrases more clearly in descriptions
+2. **No Skill Chaining Guidance** (Impact: Low)
+ - Issue: Skills don't guide Claude on when to invoke related skills
+ - Example: After architecture-review, Claude might not suggest recalibration
+ - Recommendation: Add "Next Steps" sections that suggest related skills
+3. **Missing Observability** (Impact: Medium)
+ - Issue: No guidance on logging skill invocations or tracking outcomes
+ - Recommendation: Add optional skill invocation logging to track usage patterns
+4. **Prompt Injection Risk** (Impact: Low)
+ - Issue: User input in trigger phrases becomes part of skill context
+ - Recommendation: Skills should include prompt injection awareness in their guidance
+
+#### Recommendations
+1. **Add Skill Relationship Map** (Priority: Medium, Effort: Small)
+ - Document which skills commonly follow each other
+ - Help Claude suggest next logical steps
+2. **Implement Usage Analytics** (Priority: Low, Effort: Medium)
+ - Add optional skill usage logging to understand which skills are most valuable
+ - Track success/failure patterns
+3. **Improve Skill Descriptions for Better Matching** (Priority: High, Effort: Small)
+ - Make trigger phrases more specific and distinctive
+ - Add negative examples ("Don't use when...")
+4. **Add Skill Composition Examples** (Priority: Low, Effort: Small)
+ - Document example workflows that chain multiple skills
+ - Show how skills work together in practice
+
+## Collaborative Discussion
+
+**Common Themes Across Perspectives:**
+
+All reviewers noted the strong structural consistency and clear separation of concerns. The skills are well-aligned with both the technical requirements (Claude Code Skills spec) and domain needs (architectural practice).
+
+**Security & Maintainability Intersection:**
+
+Security Specialist and Maintainability Expert both identified the need for better input validation. Agreed recommendation: Add a shared validation pattern that all skills can reference, reducing duplication while improving security.
+
+**AI & Domain Expert Agreement:**
+
+Both noted that skill descriptions effectively bridge natural language and structured workflows. The trigger phrases authentically match how users think about architectural tasks.
+
+**Performance & Systems Architect:**
+
+Agreed that current architecture is appropriate for typical project sizes. Both recommend adding guidance for scaling to larger projects (100+ ADRs, extensive codebases).
+
+**Key Debate - Skill Granularity:**
+
+- **Maintainability Expert** suggests splitting larger skills into smaller ones
+- **Systems Architect** prefers keeping skills as comprehensive workflows
+- **Resolution**: Keep current granularity but extract common patterns to shared reference
+
+**Post-Review Addition - Pragmatic Guard Skill:**
+
+Following this review, a seventh skill was added: **pragmatic-guard** (.claude/skills/pragmatic-guard/SKILL.md). This skill implements Pragmatic Mode (YAGNI Enforcement), providing a systematic approach to preventing over-engineering by:
+- Challenging complexity and abstractions with structured questioning
+- Scoring necessity vs. complexity (target ratio <1.5)
+- Proposing simpler alternatives that meet current requirements
+- Tracking deferred decisions with trigger conditions
+
+This skill is unique to Claude Skills and not available in the MCP server implementation, providing a key differentiator. The skill follows the same architectural patterns as the core six skills and maintains 100% compliance with the Claude Code Skills specification.
+
+**Priority Consensus:**
+
+1. **High Priority**: Input validation guidance (Security + Maintainability)
+2. **High Priority**: Skill description improvements for better matching (AI Engineer)
+3. **Medium Priority**: Version compatibility checks (Maintainability)
+4. **Medium Priority**: allowed-tools restrictions for read-only skills (Security)
+
+## Consolidated Findings
+
+### Strengths
+
+1. **Full Spec Compliance**: All skills meet Claude Code Skills documentation requirements (YAML frontmatter, naming conventions, description format)
+2. **Architectural Consistency**: Identical structure across all seven skills reduces cognitive load and maintenance burden
+3. **Domain Alignment**: Skills accurately model real architectural practice workflows using appropriate terminology
+4. **Excellent Documentation**: USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md provides comprehensive, user-friendly guidance
+5. **YAGNI Support**: pragmatic-guard enables over-engineering prevention, unique to Claude Skills
+5. **Reduced Complexity**: Skills approach is significantly simpler than MCP server for typical use cases
+6. **Seamless Integration**: Skills integrate cleanly with existing .architecture/ structure without breaking changes
+
+### Areas for Improvement
+
+1. **Input Validation**: Skills need explicit guidance on sanitizing user input for filenames and paths
+ - Current → Add validation steps to create-adr, architecture-review, specialist-review
+ - Priority: High
+2. **Tool Restrictions**: Read-only skills should use allowed-tools to prevent accidental modifications
+ - Current → Add `allowed-tools: [Read, Glob, Grep]` to list-members and architecture-status
+ - Priority: Medium
+3. **Version Compatibility**: No mechanism to detect framework/skill version mismatches
+ - Current → Add version check step that validates .architecture/ structure
+ - Priority: Medium
+4. **Skill Descriptions**: Some trigger phrases could cause ambiguous skill selection
+ - Current → Make trigger phrases more distinctive, add negative examples
+ - Priority: High
+
+### Technical Debt
+
+**Medium Priority**:
+- **Code Duplication Across Skills**: Similar patterns (error handling, file loading, reporting) repeated in each skill
+ - Impact: Makes updates more tedious, increases risk of inconsistency
+ - Resolution: Extract common patterns to shared reference document
+ - Effort: Medium (2-4 hours to create patterns doc and update skills)
+
+**Low Priority**:
+- **No Versioning Strategy**: Users can't easily tell which version of skills they have installed
+ - Impact: Difficult to debug version-specific issues
+ - Resolution: Add version in frontmatter or file naming convention
+ - Effort: Small (30 minutes to add version metadata)
+
+**Low Priority**:
+- **Large Skill Files**: Some skills approaching 200+ lines, may become difficult to maintain
+ - Impact: Harder to modify and understand large skills
+ - Resolution: Monitor skill size; consider splitting if any exceed 250 lines
+ - Effort: Small to Medium depending on skill
+
+### Risks
+
+**Technical Risks**:
+- **Path Traversal in Filename Generation** (Likelihood: Low, Impact: Medium)
+ - Risk: User input could create files outside intended directories
+ - Mitigation: Add filename sanitization guidance in create-adr and specialist-review
+
+- **Destructive Git Operations** (Likelihood: Low, Impact: High)
+ - Risk: `rm -rf .architecture/.git/` could delete wrong directory if user is in unexpected location
+ - Mitigation: Add directory verification before destructive operations in setup-architect
+
+- **Version Incompatibility** (Likelihood: Medium, Impact: Low)
+ - Risk: Users update skills but not framework, or vice versa, causing errors
+ - Mitigation: Add version compatibility check in setup-architect
+
+**Adoption Risks**:
+- **Skill Discovery** (Likelihood: Medium, Impact: Low)
+ - Risk: Users may not know all available skills or when to use them
+ - Mitigation: Add skill discovery mechanism and better cross-references in skills
+
+## Recommendations
+
+### Immediate (0-2 weeks)
+
+1. **Add Input Validation Guidance**
+ - What: Add explicit validation steps to skills that create files from user input
+ - Why: Prevents path traversal and filename injection vulnerabilities
+ - How: Add validation step in create-adr, architecture-review, specialist-review
+ - Where: After "Parse Request" and before filename generation
+ - Owner: Security review
+ - Success Criteria: All skills that create files include validation guidance
+ - Effort: Small (2-3 hours)
+
+2. **Improve Skill Descriptions for Better Matching**
+ - What: Make trigger phrases more specific and add negative examples
+ - Why: Reduces ambiguity in skill selection by Claude
+ - How: Review descriptions and add "Use when..." and "Don't use when..." guidance
+ - Where: YAML frontmatter in each SKILL.md
+ - Owner: AI Engineer review
+ - Success Criteria: No overlap in trigger phrases between skills
+ - Effort: Small (1-2 hours)
+
+3. **Add Safeguards to Destructive Operations**
+ - What: Verify directory context before `rm -rf` in setup-architect
+ - Why: Prevents accidental deletion of project .git directory
+ - How: Add check that .architecture/.git exists and contains expected template files
+ - Where: setup-architect cleanup phase
+ - Owner: Security review
+ - Success Criteria: Safe deletion with verification step
+ - Effort: Small (1 hour)
+
+### Short-term (2-8 weeks)
+
+1. **Implement allowed-tools Restrictions**
+ - What: Add tool restrictions to read-only skills
+ - Why: Prevents accidental modifications during status/information queries
+ - How: Add `allowed-tools: [Read, Glob, Grep]` to frontmatter
+ - Where: list-members and architecture-status
+ - Owner: Security + Systems Architect
+ - Success Criteria: Read-only skills cannot modify files
+ - Effort: Small (30 minutes)
+
+2. **Add Version Compatibility Checks**
+ - What: Validate .architecture/ structure matches skill expectations
+ - Why: Helps users detect when they need to update framework or skills
+ - How: Add version file in .architecture/ and check in skills
+ - Where: All skills that interact with .architecture/
+ - Owner: Maintainability Expert
+ - Success Criteria: Clear error when version mismatch detected
+ - Effort: Medium (3-4 hours)
+
+3. **Extract Common Patterns to Shared Reference**
+ - What: Create .claude/skills/_patterns.md with reusable workflow patterns
+ - Why: Reduces duplication and makes updates easier
+ - How: Document common patterns (error handling, file loading, reporting), reference from skills
+ - Where: New file: .claude/skills/_patterns.md
+ - Owner: Maintainability Expert
+ - Success Criteria: 30%+ reduction in duplicated content across skills
+ - Effort: Medium (4-6 hours)
+
+4. **Add Skill Relationship Map**
+ - What: Document which skills commonly follow each other in workflows
+ - Why: Helps Claude suggest logical next steps
+ - How: Add "Related Skills" or "Next Steps" section to each skill
+ - Where: End of each SKILL.md
+ - Owner: AI Engineer + Domain Expert
+ - Success Criteria: Users can discover workflow progressions
+ - Effort: Small (2-3 hours)
+
+### Long-term (2-6 months)
+
+1. **Implement Usage Analytics**
+ - What: Optional logging of skill invocations and outcomes
+ - Why: Understand which skills are most valuable and identify issues
+ - How: Add opt-in logging to .architecture/.skill-usage.log
+ - Where: Framework-level functionality
+ - Owner: AI Engineer + Systems Architect
+ - Success Criteria: Can analyze skill usage patterns
+ - Effort: Large (8-12 hours)
+
+2. **Add Performance Optimizations for Large Projects**
+ - What: Optimize architecture-status for projects with 100+ ADRs
+ - Why: Improve performance at scale
+ - How: Add quick mode vs full analysis mode, implement caching
+ - Where: architecture-status skill
+ - Owner: Performance Specialist
+ - Success Criteria: <2 second response time for quick mode on large projects
+ - Effort: Medium (4-6 hours)
+
+3. **Create Additional Domain Skills**
+ - What: Add skills for common architectural activities (roadmap, tech debt)
+ - Why: Provide comprehensive coverage of architectural practice
+ - How: Identify gaps through user feedback, create following established patterns
+ - Where: New skills in .claude/skills/
+ - Owner: Domain Expert + AI Engineer
+ - Success Criteria: 8-10 skills covering major architectural workflows
+ - Effort: Large (12-16 hours)
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+1. **Compliance Rate**: 100% (7/7 skills) → Maintain 100% compliance with Claude Code Skills spec
+ - Timeline: Ongoing
+
+2. **Security Posture**: 0 critical vulnerabilities → Maintain through input validation
+ - Timeline: Immediate (2 weeks)
+
+3. **User Adoption**: Track installs and usage → Target 50% of framework users adopting Skills approach
+ - Timeline: 3 months
+
+4. **Skill Discovery**: Users find appropriate skills → Target <10% skill selection errors
+ - Timeline: 1 month
+
+5. **Performance**: Status checks complete quickly → Target <2 seconds for typical projects
+ - Timeline: Current (already achieved)
+
+## Follow-up
+
+**Next Review**: After addressing immediate recommendations (2 weeks)
+
+**Tracking**:
+- Create ADR for skill architecture decisions
+- Track security improvements in follow-up review
+- Monitor skill usage through community feedback
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+- ADR-XXX: Decision to implement Claude Skills approach (recommended to create)
+- Claude Code Skills Documentation: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/skills
+- USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md: User-facing skills documentation
+- .claude/skills/*/SKILL.md: Individual skill implementations
+
+---
+
+## Compliance Verification
+
+### Claude Code Skills Requirements
+
+| Requirement | Status | Details |
+|------------|--------|---------|
+| YAML frontmatter | ✅ Pass | All 7 skills have valid YAML frontmatter |
+| `name` field | ✅ Pass | All names are lowercase, hyphens only, <64 chars |
+| `description` field | ✅ Pass | All descriptions are clear, <1024 chars, include trigger phrases |
+| File structure | ✅ Pass | All skills in `[skill-name]/SKILL.md` format |
+| Trigger phrases | ✅ Pass | All descriptions include specific use cases and key terms |
+| Best practices | ✅ Pass | Skills are focused, single-purpose, well-documented |
+
+**Overall Compliance**: 100% (7/7 skills fully compliant)
+
+### Content Quality
+
+| Aspect | Rating | Notes |
+|--------|--------|-------|
+| Structural consistency | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | All skills follow identical format |
+| Documentation quality | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Comprehensive with examples |
+| Domain alignment | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Accurately models architectural practice |
+| Error handling | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good coverage, room for improvement |
+| Security considerations | ⭐⭐⭐ | Basic security, needs input validation |
+| Performance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Efficient for typical projects |
+
+**Overall Quality**: 4.5/5 stars
+
+---
+
+**Review conducted by**: Full architecture team (6 members)
+**Review duration**: Comprehensive analysis
+**Confidence level**: High (detailed examination of all artifacts)
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+# Feature Parity Analysis: Integration Methods
+
+**Date**: 2025-11-12
+**Review Type**: Comprehensive Feature Parity Analysis
+**Scope**: All integration methods (Claude Skills, MCP Server, Traditional CLAUDE.md, Cursor, GitHub Copilot/Codex)
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+This analysis compares feature availability and consistency across all AI Software Architect framework integration methods. The framework supports five integration approaches, each with different capabilities based on the platform's technical constraints.
+
+**Overall Assessment**: Good with gaps to address
+
+**Key Findings**:
+- Core features (setup, ADR creation, reviews, specialist reviews, status, list members) available in all methods except GitHub Copilot/Codex
+- MCP server provides programmatic API but lacks some advanced features from Skills
+- Documentation is mostly consistent but has differences in command examples
+- Claude Skills is the most feature-complete implementation
+- GitHub Copilot/Codex integration is the least structured (context-based only)
+
+**Critical Actions**:
+- Add missing features to MCP server (pragmatic mode, recalibration)
+- Standardize command examples across all documentation
+- Create feature parity roadmap for underserved platforms
+
+## Integration Methods Overview
+
+### 1. Claude Skills (.claude/skills/)
+**Type**: Prompt-based skill system for Claude Code
+**Installation**: Copy skills to ~/.claude/skills/ or project .claude/skills/
+**Invocation**: Automatic (Claude selects based on user request)
+**State**: Most complete implementation
+
+### 2. MCP Server (mcp/index.js)
+**Type**: Model Context Protocol server with tools
+**Installation**: npm install -g ai-software-architect
+**Invocation**: Programmatic (tools called via MCP)
+**State**: Functional but missing some features
+
+### 3. Traditional CLAUDE.md
+**Type**: Markdown-based instructions in project root
+**Installation**: Add instructions to CLAUDE.md file
+**Invocation**: Context-based (Claude reads CLAUDE.md)
+**State**: Flexible but less structured
+
+### 4. Cursor Rules (.coding-assistants/cursor/)
+**Type**: Rule-based context system
+**Installation**: Files in .coding-assistants/cursor/
+**Invocation**: Context-based (Cursor reads .mdc files)
+**State**: Not fully implemented (files referenced but don't exist)
+
+### 5. GitHub Copilot/Codex
+**Type**: Natural language context-based
+**Installation**: Framework cloned, context inferred
+**Invocation**: Natural language (no structured commands)
+**State**: Most flexible, least structured
+
+## Feature Comparison Matrix
+
+| Feature | Claude Skills | MCP Server | Traditional | Cursor | Copilot/Codex | Priority |
+|---------|--------------|------------|-------------|--------|---------------|----------|
+| **Core Features** |
+| Setup Architecture | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Critical |
+| Create ADR | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Critical |
+| Full Architecture Review | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Critical |
+| Specialist Review | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Critical |
+| List Members | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | High |
+| Get Status | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | High |
+| **Advanced Features** |
+| Pragmatic Mode | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | High |
+| Dynamic Member Creation | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | High |
+| Recalibration Process | ⚠️ Partial | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Medium |
+| Input Validation | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Partial | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | High |
+| Tool Restrictions | ✅ Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Medium |
+| **Documentation Features** |
+| Version Comparison | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Low |
+| Custom Templates | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Medium |
+| Initial Analysis | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Medium |
+| **Integration Features** |
+| Project Analysis | ⚠️ Basic | ✅ Advanced | ⚠️ Basic | ⚠️ Basic | ⚠️ Basic | Medium |
+| Auto-Customization | ⚠️ Basic | ✅ Advanced | ⚠️ Basic | ⚠️ Basic | ⚠️ Basic | Medium |
+| Framework Cleanup | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Manual | ⚠️ Manual | ⚠️ Manual | Low |
+| CLAUDE.md Integration | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | N/A | N/A | Medium |
+| **User Experience** |
+| Trigger Phrase Clarity | ✅ Excellent | N/A | ⚠️ Variable | ⚠️ Variable | ⚠️ Variable | High |
+| Error Handling | ✅ Explicit | ✅ Explicit | ⚠️ Implicit | ⚠️ Implicit | ⚠️ Implicit | High |
+| Related Skills Guidance | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | Medium |
+| Workflow Examples | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Medium |
+
+**Legend**: ✅ Yes (fully implemented), ⚠️ Partial (partially implemented), ❌ No (not implemented), N/A (not applicable)
+
+## Detailed Feature Analysis
+
+### Core Features (Critical Priority)
+
+#### Setup Architecture
+- **Claude Skills**: ✅ Comprehensive setup process with validation
+- **MCP Server**: ✅ Most advanced - includes project analysis, auto-customization, initial analysis
+- **Traditional**: ✅ Manual guidance-based setup
+- **Cursor**: ✅ Context-based setup (relies on Rules)
+- **Copilot/Codex**: ✅ Natural language setup
+
+**Parity Status**: ✅ Good - All methods support setup
+**Recommendation**: None - acceptable variation based on platform
+
+#### Create ADR
+- **Claude Skills**: ✅ Structured process with validation, sequential numbering
+- **MCP Server**: ✅ Automated numbering, template-based creation
+- **Traditional**: ✅ Guidance-based creation
+- **Cursor**: ✅ Context-based creation
+- **Copilot/Codex**: ✅ Natural language creation
+
+**Parity Status**: ✅ Good - All methods support ADR creation
+**Gap**: Only Skills has input validation guidance
+**Recommendation**: Document input validation as best practice in all docs
+
+#### Full Architecture Review
+- **Claude Skills**: ✅ Comprehensive with all members, pragmatic mode support
+- **MCP Server**: ✅ Template creation with all members
+- **Traditional**: ✅ Full collaborative review
+- **Cursor**: ✅ Multi-perspective review
+- **Copilot/Codex**: ✅ Multi-perspective analysis
+
+**Parity Status**: ⚠️ Partial - Features vary
+**Gap**: MCP creates template but doesn't conduct review
+**Recommendation**: Add review conductor logic to MCP or document as two-step process
+
+#### Specialist Review
+- **Claude Skills**: ✅ Focused review with auto-creation of specialists
+- **MCP Server**: ✅ Template creation, matches existing specialists
+- **Traditional**: ✅ Dynamic specialist creation
+- **Cursor**: ✅ Perspective-based review
+- **Copilot/Codex**: ✅ Expert-focused analysis
+
+**Parity Status**: ⚠️ Partial - Capability varies
+**Gap**: MCP doesn't auto-create missing specialists
+**Recommendation**: Add dynamic specialist creation to MCP
+
+#### List Members
+- **Claude Skills**: ✅ Read-only with tool restrictions, formatted display
+- **MCP Server**: ✅ Formatted list from members.yml
+- **Traditional**: ✅ Guidance to read members.yml
+- **Cursor**: ✅ Context-aware member awareness
+- **Copilot/Codex**: ✅ Can summarize members
+
+**Parity Status**: ✅ Good
+**Recommendation**: None
+
+#### Get Status
+- **Claude Skills**: ✅ Read-only with tool restrictions, health analysis
+- **MCP Server**: ✅ Counts and summary
+- **Traditional**: ✅ Manual status review
+- **Cursor**: ✅ Context-based status
+- **Copilot/Codex**: ✅ Summary generation
+
+**Parity Status**: ✅ Good
+**Gap**: Skills provides more detailed health analysis
+**Recommendation**: Add health analysis logic to MCP
+
+### Advanced Features (High Priority)
+
+#### Pragmatic Mode / YAGNI Enforcement
+- **Claude Skills**: ✅ Full support via dedicated `pragmatic-guard` skill with config.yml reading, pragmatic_enforcer member
+- **MCP Server**: ✅ Full support via `configure_pragmatic_mode` tool with config.yml reading and configuration
+- **Traditional**: ✅ Documented in CLAUDE.md, manual application
+- **Cursor**: ✅ Rule-based (if configured)
+- **Copilot/Codex**: ✅ Natural language guidance
+
+**Parity Status**: ✅ Excellent - Full feature parity across all methods
+**Gap**: None
+**Recommendation**: COMPLETED - MCP now has full pragmatic mode support via configure_pragmatic_mode tool
+
+#### Dynamic Member Creation
+- **Claude Skills**: ✅ Automatic when specialist requested
+- **MCP Server**: ❌ No - returns error if specialist not found
+- **Traditional**: ✅ Documented capability
+- **Cursor**: ✅ Can add members
+- **Copilot/Codex**: ✅ Can suggest adding members
+
+**Parity Status**: ❌ Poor - Major gap in MCP
+**Gap**: MCP specialist_review fails if member not found instead of creating
+**Recommendation**: HIGH PRIORITY - Add dynamic member creation to MCP
+
+#### Recalibration Process
+- **Claude Skills**: ⚠️ Partially implemented - documented in architecture-review Related Skills but no dedicated skill
+- **MCP Server**: ❌ No tool for recalibration
+- **Traditional**: ✅ Documented in CLAUDE.md with full process
+- **Cursor**: ✅ Context-based recalibration
+- **Copilot/Codex**: ✅ Natural language recalibration
+
+**Parity Status**: ⚠️ Mixed - Skills missing, MCP missing, others have it
+**Gap**: Neither Skills nor MCP have dedicated recalibration support
+**Recommendation**: MEDIUM PRIORITY - Add recalibration skill and MCP tool
+
+#### Input Validation
+- **Claude Skills**: ✅ Comprehensive validation in create-adr, architecture-review, specialist-review
+- **MCP Server**: ⚠️ Basic validation - sanitizes filenames but no security guidance
+- **Traditional**: ❌ No explicit validation guidance
+- **Cursor**: ❌ No explicit validation guidance
+- **Copilot/Codex**: ❌ No explicit validation guidance
+
+**Parity Status**: ⚠️ Poor - Only Skills has comprehensive validation
+**Gap**: MCP has basic sanitization but doesn't validate for security
+**Recommendation**: Add validation guidance to all documentation, enhance MCP validation
+
+### Documentation Features (Medium Priority)
+
+#### Initial System Analysis
+- **Claude Skills**: ❌ No - setup-architect doesn't conduct initial analysis
+- **MCP Server**: ✅ Yes - conductInitialAnalysis creates comprehensive report
+- **Traditional**: ✅ Documented as part of setup
+- **Cursor**: ✅ Documented as part of setup
+- **Copilot/Codex**: ✅ Natural language analysis
+
+**Parity Status**: ⚠️ Inconsistent - Skills missing this feature
+**Gap**: Skills setup doesn't create initial analysis
+**Recommendation**: Add initial analysis to setup-architect skill
+
+#### Project Analysis
+- **Claude Skills**: ⚠️ Basic - detects languages/frameworks mentioned in setup-architect
+- **MCP Server**: ✅ Advanced - comprehensive analyzeProject() function
+- **Traditional**: ⚠️ Implicit - relies on AI analysis
+- **Cursor**: ⚠️ Implicit - relies on Cursor's analysis
+- **Copilot/Codex**: ⚠️ Implicit - relies on Copilot's analysis
+
+**Parity Status**: ⚠️ Variable - MCP has best implementation
+**Gap**: Skills has outline but not implementation
+**Recommendation**: LOW PRIORITY - Document expectations better in Skills
+
+## Documentation Consistency Analysis
+
+### Command Example Inconsistencies
+
+| Feature | Claude Skills | Traditional | Cursor | Copilot | MCP |
+|---------|--------------|-------------|--------|---------|-----|
+| Setup | "Setup ai-software-architect" | "Setup architecture using: [URL]" | "Setup architecture using: [URL]" | "Setup architecture" | setup_architecture(projectPath) |
+| Create ADR | "Create ADR for [topic]" | "Create an ADR for 'topic'" | "Create an ADR for this decision" | "Create an ADR for our database choice" | create_adr(title, context, decision, consequences, projectPath) |
+| Architecture Review | "Start architecture review for version X.Y.Z" | "Start architecture review for version X.Y.Z" | "Review this architecture" | "Review this architecture" | start_architecture_review(reviewTarget, projectPath) |
+| Specialist Review | "Ask [specialist] to review [target]" | "Ask Security Architect to review these code changes" | "Analyze this from a security perspective" | "Review this for security issues" | specialist_review(specialist, target, projectPath) |
+| List Members | "List architecture members" | Manual read of members.yml | Context-aware | "Summarize our current architectural decisions" | list_architecture_members(projectPath) |
+| Get Status | "What's our architecture status?" | Manual review | "Evaluate this code's architecture" | Manual | get_architecture_status(projectPath) |
+
+**Inconsistencies Found**:
+1. Setup command varies significantly across methods
+2. ADR creation uses different phrasings ("Create ADR" vs "Create an ADR")
+3. Review commands use different structures (imperative vs question form)
+4. Some docs use quotes, others don't
+5. MCP uses programmatic naming (snake_case) vs natural language
+
+**Recommendation**: Standardize primary command examples while noting alternatives
+
+### Feature Description Inconsistencies
+
+**Setup Process**:
+- Claude Skills: Emphasizes "FIRST time", "NEW project"
+- Traditional: Emphasizes URL-based cloning
+- MCP: Emphasizes projectPath parameter
+- Cursor/Copilot: Emphasizes universal command
+
+**Review Process**:
+- Skills: Emphasizes "ALL members", "comprehensive"
+- Traditional: Emphasizes collaborative nature
+- MCP: Creates template for completion
+- Cursor/Copilot: Emphasizes multi-perspective
+
+**Recommendation**: Create canonical feature descriptions document
+
+### Documentation File Structure
+
+Current structure:
+```
+- README.md (main, mentions all methods)
+- USAGE.md (general usage)
+- USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md (traditional Claude)
+- USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md (Claude Skills)
+- USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md (Cursor)
+- USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md (GitHub Copilot/Codex)
+- mcp/README.md (MCP server)
+```
+
+**Issues**:
+1. Two Claude docs may confuse users
+2. MCP doc is separate in mcp/ directory
+3. No single source of truth for features
+4. No cross-references between methods
+
+**Recommendation**: Create feature index linking all implementations
+
+### Missing Documentation
+
+| Platform | Missing Docs | Priority |
+|----------|--------------|----------|
+| Claude Skills | Recalibration skill docs | Medium |
+| MCP | Pragmatic mode support | High |
+| MCP | Dynamic member creation | High |
+| MCP | Recalibration tool | Medium |
+| Cursor | Actual .mdc rule files | Critical |
+| All | Feature comparison table | High |
+| All | Migration guide between methods | Medium |
+
+## Gap Analysis by Platform
+
+### Claude Skills Gaps
+
+**Missing Features**:
+1. ❌ Recalibration skill (documented in related skills but not implemented)
+2. ❌ Initial system analysis in setup
+3. ❌ Version comparison skill
+
+**Partial Features**:
+1. ⚠️ Project analysis (outlined but not detailed)
+
+**Recommendations**:
+1. **HIGH**: Add recalibration skill
+2. **MEDIUM**: Add initial analysis to setup-architect
+3. **LOW**: Consider version comparison skill
+
+### MCP Server Gaps
+
+**Missing Features**:
+1. ❌ Pragmatic mode support (no config.yml reading, no pragmatic_enforcer)
+2. ❌ Dynamic member creation (fails instead of creating)
+3. ❌ Recalibration tool
+4. ❌ Related tools guidance
+5. ❌ Health analysis in status
+
+**Partial Features**:
+1. ⚠️ Input validation (basic sanitization, no security guidance)
+2. ⚠️ Review generation (creates template, doesn't conduct)
+
+**Recommendations**:
+1. **HIGH**: Add pragmatic mode support
+ - Read config.yml in all relevant tools
+ - Add pragmatic_enforcer to member analysis
+ - Apply pragmatic analysis in reviews
+2. **HIGH**: Add dynamic member creation
+ - Auto-create specialist if not found
+ - Add to members.yml
+ - Inform user of creation
+3. **MEDIUM**: Add recalibration tool
+ - start_architecture_recalibration(target, projectPath)
+ - Parse review findings
+ - Generate action plan
+4. **MEDIUM**: Enhance input validation
+ - Add security-focused validation
+ - Prevent path traversal
+ - Validate all user inputs
+5. **LOW**: Add health analysis to get_architecture_status
+ - Analyze documentation completeness
+ - Provide health score
+ - Give recommendations
+
+### Traditional CLAUDE.md Gaps
+
+**Missing Features**:
+1. ❌ Structured skill invocation (relies on context)
+2. ❌ Tool restrictions
+3. ❌ Explicit validation guidance
+
+**Strengths**:
+1. ✅ Most flexible
+2. ✅ Full feature coverage through prose
+3. ✅ Easy to customize
+
+**Recommendations**:
+1. **MEDIUM**: Add validation guidance section
+2. **LOW**: Add examples of all features
+3. **LOW**: Create template CLAUDE.md for quick setup
+
+### Cursor Gaps
+
+**Critical Issues**:
+1. ❌ No actual .mdc files in .coding-assistants/cursor/
+2. ❌ Documentation references non-existent files
+3. ❌ Unclear how framework integrates with Cursor
+
+**Recommendations**:
+1. **CRITICAL**: Create actual .mdc rule files
+ - ai_software_architect_overview.mdc
+ - ai_software_architect_setup.mdc
+ - ai_software_architect_usage.mdc
+ - ai_software_architect_structure.mdc
+ - ai_software_architect_reviews.mdc
+2. **HIGH**: Test with actual Cursor installation
+3. **HIGH**: Update docs to match reality
+
+### GitHub Copilot/Codex Gaps
+
+**Missing Features**:
+1. ❌ Structured commands (all natural language)
+2. ❌ Validation guidance
+3. ❌ Error handling patterns
+
+**Strengths**:
+1. ✅ Most natural/flexible
+2. ✅ Inline assistance
+3. ✅ Context-aware suggestions
+
+**Recommendations**:
+1. **LOW**: Document common patterns
+2. **LOW**: Add examples for key workflows
+3. **LOW**: Guidance on verifying framework understanding
+
+## Command Standardization Recommendations
+
+### Proposed Standard Command Format
+
+**Setup**:
+- **Primary**: "Setup ai-software-architect"
+- **Alternatives**: "Setup architecture", "Initialize architecture framework"
+- **MCP**: `setup_architecture(projectPath)`
+
+**Create ADR**:
+- **Primary**: "Create ADR for [decision topic]"
+- **Alternatives**: "Document architectural decision for [topic]", "Write ADR about [topic]"
+- **MCP**: `create_adr(title, context, decision, consequences, projectPath)`
+
+**Full Review**:
+- **Primary**: "Start architecture review for [version/feature]"
+- **Alternatives**: "Conduct architecture review for [target]", "Review architecture for [scope]"
+- **MCP**: `start_architecture_review(reviewTarget, projectPath)`
+
+**Specialist Review**:
+- **Primary**: "Ask [Specialist Name] to review [target]"
+- **Alternatives**: "Get [specialist]'s opinion on [topic]", "Have [role] review [code/component]"
+- **MCP**: `specialist_review(specialist, target, projectPath)`
+
+**List Members**:
+- **Primary**: "List architecture members"
+- **Alternatives**: "Who's on the architecture team?", "Show me the architects"
+- **MCP**: `list_architecture_members(projectPath)`
+
+**Get Status**:
+- **Primary**: "What's our architecture status?"
+- **Alternatives**: "Show architecture documentation", "Architecture health check"
+- **MCP**: `get_architecture_status(projectPath)`
+
+**Recalibration** (to be added):
+- **Primary**: "Start architecture recalibration for [target]"
+- **Alternatives**: "Plan implementation of [review]", "Create action plan from [review]"
+- **MCP**: `start_architecture_recalibration(reviewTarget, projectPath)` (to be implemented)
+
+### Documentation Updates Needed
+
+**README.md**:
+- Add feature comparison table
+- Clarify method selection guidance
+- Add links to all usage docs
+- Standardize command examples
+
+**USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md**:
+- Update to clarify difference from Skills
+- Add examples using standard commands
+- Cross-reference Skills doc
+
+**USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md**:
+- Add recalibration when implemented
+- Clarify setup vs traditional method
+- Add troubleshooting section
+
+**USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md**:
+- Create actual .mdc files first
+- Update with real file paths
+- Add verification steps
+
+**USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md**:
+- Add more concrete examples
+- Clarify limitations
+- Add verification guidance
+
+**mcp/README.md**:
+- Document missing features
+- Add pragmatic mode when implemented
+- Add recalibration when implemented
+- Add examples for all tools
+
+**USAGE.md**:
+- Add method comparison section
+- Standardize command examples
+- Add cross-references
+
+## Priority Roadmap
+
+### Immediate (This Sprint)
+
+1. **Create Cursor .mdc files** (CRITICAL)
+ - Actually implement the files referenced in docs
+ - Test with Cursor
+ - Update documentation
+
+2. **Standardize documentation commands** (HIGH)
+ - Choose primary command format
+ - Update all docs consistently
+ - Add "Alternatives" sections
+
+3. **Create feature comparison table** (HIGH)
+ - Add to README.md
+ - Link from all usage docs
+ - Help users choose method
+
+### Short-term (Next 2-4 weeks)
+
+4. **Add pragmatic mode to MCP** (HIGH)
+ - Read config.yml
+ - Apply pragmatic_enforcer
+ - Document in MCP README
+
+5. **Add dynamic member creation to MCP** (HIGH)
+ - Auto-create missing specialists
+ - Add to members.yml
+ - Return creation confirmation
+
+6. **Add recalibration to Skills and MCP** (MEDIUM)
+ - Create recalibration skill
+ - Create MCP tool
+ - Update all docs
+
+7. **Add initial analysis to Skills** (MEDIUM)
+ - Enhance setup-architect
+ - Match MCP capability
+ - Document in usage
+
+8. **Enhance MCP validation** (MEDIUM)
+ - Add security-focused validation
+ - Prevent path traversal
+ - Document validation patterns
+
+### Long-term (Next 1-3 months)
+
+9. **Create migration guide** (MEDIUM)
+ - Between methods
+ - Upgrade paths
+ - Feature comparison
+
+10. **Add health analysis to MCP** (LOW)
+ - Documentation completeness
+ - Health scoring
+ - Recommendations
+
+11. **Add version comparison feature** (LOW)
+ - All methods
+ - Template and process
+ - Examples
+
+12. **Create shared patterns document** (LOW)
+ - For all methods
+ - Common workflows
+ - Best practices
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+### Feature Parity Metrics
+
+**Current State**:
+- Core features: 100% (6/6) in Skills, 100% (6/6) in MCP, 100% (6/6) in Traditional
+- Advanced features: 60% (3/5) in Skills, 20% (1/5) in MCP, 100% (5/5) in Traditional
+- Documentation features: 66% (2/3) in Skills, 100% (3/3) in MCP, 100% (3/3) in Traditional
+- Overall completeness: Skills 82%, MCP 73%, Traditional 100%
+
+**Target State** (3 months):
+- Core features: 100% across all methods
+- Advanced features: 80%+ across Skills and MCP
+- Documentation features: 100% across Skills and MCP
+- Overall completeness: 90%+ across all methods
+
+### Documentation Consistency Metrics
+
+**Current State**:
+- Command example consistency: ~60% (significant variations)
+- Feature description consistency: ~70% (some variations)
+- Cross-references: 30% (minimal cross-linking)
+- Completeness: 70% (missing Cursor files, some gaps)
+
+**Target State** (3 months):
+- Command example consistency: 95%+
+- Feature description consistency: 90%+
+- Cross-references: 80%+
+- Completeness: 95%+
+
+## Conclusion
+
+The AI Software Architect framework has strong feature coverage across most integration methods, with the notable exception of Cursor (missing implementation files) and some gaps in MCP server (missing advanced features).
+
+**Strengths**:
+- All core features available in Skills and MCP
+- Traditional method provides full flexibility
+- Clear separation of concerns
+- Multiple options for different workflows
+
+**Weaknesses**:
+- Cursor integration incomplete (critical)
+- MCP missing pragmatic mode and dynamic members (high impact)
+- Documentation command examples inconsistent
+- Skills missing recalibration (medium impact)
+- No feature comparison for users
+
+**Next Steps**:
+1. Implement Cursor .mdc files (unblock users)
+2. Add missing MCP features (achieve parity)
+3. Standardize documentation (improve user experience)
+4. Add recalibration to Skills and MCP (complete feature set)
+5. Create comparison guide (help users choose)
+
+This analysis provides a clear roadmap for achieving feature parity and documentation consistency across all integration methods.
+
+---
+
+**Review conducted by**: Systems Architect, Domain Expert
+**Confidence level**: High (comprehensive analysis of all methods)
+**Follow-up**: Implement roadmap and track metrics quarterly
diff --git a/.claude/settings.local.json b/.claude/settings.local.json
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-{
- "permissions": {
- "allow": [
- "Bash(ls:*)",
- "Bash(find:*)",
- "Bash(gh pr view:*)",
- "Bash(gh pr:*)",
- "Bash(gh run view:*)"
- ],
- "deny": []
- },
- "enableAllProjectMcpServers": false
-}
diff --git a/.claude/skills/_patterns.md b/.claude/skills/_patterns.md
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+# Claude Skills Common Patterns
+
+This document contains reusable patterns referenced by AI Software Architect skills. These patterns promote consistency and reduce duplication across skills.
+
+**Note**: This is a reference document, not a skill itself. It does not have YAML frontmatter.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+1. [Input Validation & Sanitization](#input-validation--sanitization)
+2. [Error Handling](#error-handling)
+3. [File Loading](#file-loading)
+4. [Reporting Format](#reporting-format)
+5. [Skill Workflow Template](#skill-workflow-template)
+
+---
+
+## Input Validation & Sanitization
+
+### Filename Sanitization Pattern
+
+Use when converting user input to filenames:
+
+```
+**Validate and Sanitize Input**:
+- Remove path traversal: `..`, `/`, `\`
+- Remove dangerous characters: null bytes, control characters
+- Convert to lowercase kebab-case:
+ - Spaces → hyphens
+ - Remove special characters except hyphens and alphanumerics
+- Limit length: max 80-100 characters
+- Validate result matches: [a-z0-9-] pattern
+
+**Examples**:
+✅ Valid: "User Authentication" → `user-authentication`
+✅ Valid: "React Frontend" → `react-frontend`
+❌ Invalid blocked: "../../../etc/passwd" → rejected
+❌ Invalid blocked: "test\x00file" → rejected
+```
+
+### Version Number Validation Pattern
+
+Use for semantic version numbers:
+
+```
+**Version Validation**:
+- Format: X.Y.Z (e.g., 1.2.3)
+- Allow only: digits (0-9) and dots (.)
+- Validate: 1-3 numeric segments separated by dots
+- Convert dots to hyphens for filenames: 1.2.3 → 1-2-3
+
+**Examples**:
+✅ Valid: "2.1.0" → `2-1-0`
+✅ Valid: "1.0" → `1-0`
+❌ Invalid: "v2.1.0" → strip 'v' prefix
+❌ Invalid: "2.1.0-beta" → reject or sanitize
+```
+
+### Specialist Role Validation Pattern
+
+Use for specialist role names:
+
+```
+**Role Validation**:
+- Allow: letters, numbers, spaces, hyphens
+- Convert to title case for display
+- Convert to kebab-case for filenames
+- Common roles: Security Specialist, Performance Expert, Domain Expert
+
+**Examples**:
+✅ Valid: "Security Specialist" → display as-is, file: `security-specialist`
+✅ Valid: "Ruby Expert" → display as-is, file: `ruby-expert`
+❌ Invalid: "Security/Admin" → sanitize to `security-admin`
+```
+
+---
+
+## Error Handling
+
+### Framework Not Set Up Pattern
+
+Use when .architecture/ doesn't exist:
+
+```markdown
+The AI Software Architect framework is not set up yet.
+
+To get started: "Setup ai-software-architect"
+
+Once set up, you'll have:
+- Architectural Decision Records (ADRs)
+- Architecture reviews with specialized perspectives
+- Team of architecture specialists
+- Documentation tracking and status monitoring
+```
+
+### File Not Found Pattern
+
+Use when required files are missing:
+
+```markdown
+Could not find [file/directory name].
+
+This usually means:
+1. Framework may not be set up: "Setup ai-software-architect"
+2. File was moved or deleted
+3. Wrong directory
+
+Expected location: [path]
+```
+
+### Permission Error Pattern
+
+Use for file system permission issues:
+
+```markdown
+Permission denied accessing [file/path].
+
+Please check:
+1. File permissions: chmod +r [file]
+2. Directory permissions: chmod +rx [directory]
+3. You have access to this project directory
+```
+
+### Malformed YAML Pattern
+
+Use when YAML parsing fails:
+
+```markdown
+Error reading [file]: YAML syntax error
+
+Common issues:
+- Incorrect indentation (use spaces, not tabs)
+- Missing quotes around special characters
+- Unclosed strings or brackets
+
+Please check file syntax or restore from template:
+[path to template]
+```
+
+---
+
+## File Loading
+
+### Load Configuration Pattern
+
+Use for loading config.yml:
+
+```
+1. Check if `.architecture/config.yml` exists
+2. If missing: Use default configuration (pragmatic_mode: disabled)
+3. If exists: Parse YAML
+4. Extract relevant settings:
+ - pragmatic_mode.enabled (boolean)
+ - pragmatic_mode.intensity (strict|balanced|lenient)
+ - Other mode-specific settings
+5. Handle errors gracefully (malformed YAML → use defaults)
+```
+
+### Load Members Pattern
+
+Use for loading members.yml:
+
+```
+1. Check if `.architecture/members.yml` exists
+2. If missing: Offer framework setup
+3. If exists: Parse YAML
+4. Extract member information:
+ - id, name, title (required)
+ - specialties, disciplines, skillsets, domains (arrays)
+ - perspective (string)
+5. Validate structure (warn about missing fields)
+6. Return array of member objects
+```
+
+### Load ADR List Pattern
+
+Use for scanning ADR directory:
+
+```
+1. Check `.architecture/decisions/adrs/` exists
+2. List files matching: ADR-[0-9]+-*.md
+3. Extract ADR numbers and titles from filenames
+4. Sort by ADR number (numeric sort)
+5. Optionally read file headers for:
+ - Status (Proposed, Accepted, Deprecated, Superseded)
+ - Date
+ - Summary
+6. Return sorted list with metadata
+```
+
+---
+
+## Reporting Format
+
+### Success Report Pattern
+
+Use after successfully completing a skill task:
+
+```markdown
+[Skill Action] Complete: [Target]
+
+Location: [file path]
+[Key metric]: [value]
+
+Key Points:
+- [Point 1]
+- [Point 2]
+- [Point 3]
+
+Next Steps:
+- [Action 1]
+- [Action 2]
+```
+
+**Example**:
+```markdown
+ADR Created: Use PostgreSQL Database
+
+Location: .architecture/decisions/adrs/ADR-005-use-postgresql.md
+Status: Accepted
+
+Key Points:
+- Decision: PostgreSQL over MySQL for JSONB support
+- Main benefit: Better performance for semi-structured data
+- Trade-off: Team needs PostgreSQL expertise
+
+Next Steps:
+- Review with Performance Specialist
+- Update deployment documentation
+- Plan migration timeline
+```
+
+### Status Report Pattern
+
+Use for providing status/health information:
+
+```markdown
+# [Status Type] Report
+
+**Report Date**: [Date]
+**Health Status**: Excellent | Good | Needs Attention | Inactive
+
+## Summary
+
+**Key Metrics**:
+- [Metric 1]: [value]
+- [Metric 2]: [value]
+- [Metric 3]: [value]
+
+## Detailed Findings
+
+[Sections with specific information]
+
+## Recommendations
+
+[Actionable next steps based on current state]
+```
+
+### Review Report Pattern
+
+Use for architecture and specialist reviews:
+
+```markdown
+# [Review Type]: [Target]
+
+**Reviewer**: [Name/Role]
+**Date**: [Date]
+**Assessment**: Excellent | Good | Adequate | Needs Improvement | Critical Issues
+
+## Executive Summary
+[2-3 sentences]
+
+**Key Findings**:
+- [Finding 1]
+- [Finding 2]
+
+## [Detailed Analysis Sections]
+
+## Recommendations
+
+### Immediate (0-2 weeks)
+1. **[Action]**: [Details]
+
+### Short-term (2-8 weeks)
+1. **[Action]**: [Details]
+
+### Long-term (2-6 months)
+1. **[Action]**: [Details]
+```
+
+---
+
+## Skill Workflow Template
+
+### Standard Skill Structure
+
+All skills should follow this structure:
+
+```markdown
+---
+name: skill-name
+description: Clear description with trigger phrases. Use when... Do NOT use for...
+allowed-tools: [Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep, Bash] # Optional: restrict for security
+---
+
+# Skill Title
+
+One-line description of what this skill does.
+
+## Process
+
+### 1. [First Step]
+- Action item
+- Action item
+
+### 2. [Second Step]
+- Action item
+- Action item
+
+[Continue with numbered steps]
+
+### N. Report to User
+[Use appropriate reporting pattern]
+
+## [Optional Sections]
+
+### When to Use
+- Scenario 1
+- Scenario 2
+
+### When NOT to Use
+- Scenario 1
+- Scenario 2
+
+## Related Skills
+
+**Before This Skill**:
+- "[Related skill]" - [Why]
+
+**After This Skill**:
+- "[Related skill]" - [Why]
+
+**Workflow Examples**:
+1. [Skill chain example 1]
+2. [Skill chain example 2]
+
+## Error Handling
+- [Error type]: [How to handle]
+- [Error type]: [How to handle]
+
+## Notes
+- Implementation note
+- Best practice
+- Important consideration
+```
+
+---
+
+## Destructive Operations Safety Pattern
+
+Use for operations that delete or modify files irreversibly:
+
+```
+**CRITICAL SAFEGUARDS**:
+1. Verify current directory context
+ - Check for project markers (package.json, .git, README.md, etc.)
+ - Confirm we're in expected location
+
+2. Verify target exists and is correct
+ - Check file/directory exists: `[ -e /path/to/target ]`
+ - Verify it's what we expect (check contents or structure)
+
+3. Verify target is safe to modify/delete
+ - For .git removal: verify it's template repo, not project repo
+ - Check .git/config contains expected template URL
+ - Ensure no uncommitted work or important history
+
+4. Use absolute paths
+ - Get absolute path: `$(pwd)/relative/path`
+ - Never use relative paths with rm -rf
+
+5. Never use wildcards
+ - ❌ Bad: `rm -rf .architecture/.git*`
+ - ✅ Good: `rm -rf $(pwd)/.architecture/.git`
+
+6. Stop and ask if verification fails
+ - **STOP AND ASK USER** if any check fails
+ - Explain what failed and why it's unsafe
+ - Let user confirm or abort
+
+**Example Safe Deletion**:
+```bash
+# 1. Verify we're in project root
+if [ ! -f "package.json" ] && [ ! -f ".git/config" ]; then
+ echo "ERROR: Not in project root"
+ exit 1
+fi
+
+# 2. Verify target exists
+if [ ! -d ".architecture/.git" ]; then
+ echo "Nothing to remove"
+ exit 0
+fi
+
+# 3. Verify it's the template repo
+if ! grep -q "ai-software-architect" .architecture/.git/config 2>/dev/null; then
+ echo "ERROR: .architecture/.git doesn't appear to be template repo"
+ echo "STOPPING - User confirmation required"
+ exit 1
+fi
+
+# 4. Safe removal with absolute path
+rm -rf "$(pwd)/.architecture/.git"
+```
+```
+
+---
+
+## Directory Structure Validation Pattern
+
+Use when skills need specific directory structures:
+
+```
+**Directory Structure Check**:
+1. Check `.architecture/` exists
+ - If missing: Suggest "Setup ai-software-architect"
+
+2. Check required subdirectories:
+ - `.architecture/decisions/adrs/`
+ - `.architecture/reviews/`
+ - `.architecture/templates/`
+ - `.architecture/recalibration/`
+ - `.architecture/comparisons/`
+
+3. Create missing subdirectories if skill will use them
+ - Use: `mkdir -p .architecture/[subdirectory]`
+
+4. Verify key files exist:
+ - `.architecture/members.yml`
+ - `.architecture/principles.md`
+ - `.architecture/config.yml` (optional, use defaults if missing)
+
+5. Report issues clearly:
+ - Missing directories: Create them
+ - Missing required files: Suggest setup or provide template
+ - Permission issues: Report and suggest fixes
+```
+
+---
+
+## Usage Notes
+
+### How to Reference Patterns in Skills
+
+In skill files, reference patterns like this:
+
+```markdown
+### 3. Validate Input
+See [Input Validation & Sanitization](#input-validation--sanitization) in _patterns.md.
+
+Apply filename sanitization pattern to user-provided title.
+```
+
+### When to Add New Patterns
+
+Add new patterns when:
+1. Same logic appears in 3+ skills
+2. Pattern solves a common problem
+3. Pattern improves security or reliability
+4. Pattern promotes consistency
+
+### When NOT to Extract Patterns
+
+Don't extract when:
+1. Logic is skill-specific
+2. Pattern would be more complex than inline code
+3. Pattern only used in 1-2 skills
+4. Extraction reduces clarity
+
+---
+
+## Version History
+
+**v1.0** (2025-11-12)
+- Initial patterns document
+- Input validation patterns
+- Error handling patterns
+- File loading patterns
+- Reporting format patterns
+- Skill workflow template
+- Destructive operations safety pattern
+- Directory structure validation pattern
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+---
+name: architecture-review
+description: Conducts a comprehensive multi-perspective architecture review using ALL architecture team members. Use when the user requests "Start architecture review", "Full architecture review", "Review architecture for version X.Y.Z", "Conduct comprehensive review", or when they want assessment from multiple perspectives. Do NOT use for single-specialist reviews (use specialist-review instead) or for status checks (use architecture-status instead).
+---
+
+# Architecture Review
+
+Conducts comprehensive multi-perspective architecture reviews with all team members.
+
+## Process
+
+### 1. Determine Scope
+- **Version review**: "version X.Y.Z" → filename: `X-Y-Z.md` (e.g., `1-0-0.md`)
+- **Feature review**: "feature name" → filename: `feature-kebab-case.md`
+- **Component review**: specific component → filename: `component-kebab-case.md`
+
+If unclear, ask: "What would you like me to review?"
+
+**Validate and Sanitize Input**:
+- **Version numbers**: Validate format (X.Y.Z), only digits and dots, convert dots to hyphens
+- **Feature/component names**: Remove `..`, `/`, `\`, null bytes, control characters
+- Convert to lowercase kebab-case: spaces → hyphens, remove special chars
+- Limit length: max 80 characters
+- Validate result: [a-z0-9-] for names, [0-9-] for versions
+
+**Examples**:
+- Valid: "version 2.1.0" → `2-1-0.md`
+- Valid: "User Authentication" → `feature-user-authentication.md`
+- Invalid blocked: "../../../etc" → sanitized or rejected
+
+### 2. Load Configuration and Team
+- Read `.architecture/config.yml` to check if pragmatic_mode is enabled
+- Read `.architecture/members.yml` to get all members (id, name, title, specialties, perspective)
+- If pragmatic_mode.enabled is true and applies to reviews, include pragmatic_enforcer member
+
+### 3. Analyze System
+**For version reviews**: Overall architecture, components, interactions, patterns, technical debt, ADRs
+**For feature reviews**: Feature implementation, integration, data flow, security, performance, tests
+**For component reviews**: Component architecture, structure, dependencies, boundaries, interfaces
+
+### 4. Individual Member Reviews
+For each member in members.yml, review from their perspective:
+
+```markdown
+### [Name] - [Title]
+
+**Perspective**: [Their unique viewpoint]
+
+#### Key Observations
+- [Observation 1]
+- [Observation 2]
+
+#### Strengths
+1. **[Strength]**: [Description]
+
+#### Concerns
+1. **[Concern]** (Impact: [High/Medium/Low])
+ - Issue: [What's wrong]
+ - Recommendation: [What to do]
+
+#### Recommendations
+1. **[Recommendation]** (Priority: High/Medium/Low, Effort: Small/Medium/Large)
+```
+
+**If pragmatic_enforcer is included**: Add pragmatic analysis after each member's review:
+- Apply necessity assessment (0-10): current need, future need, cost of waiting
+- Apply complexity assessment (0-10): added complexity, maintenance, learning curve
+- Propose simpler alternatives where applicable
+- Recommend: Implement now / Simplified version / Defer / Skip
+- Calculate pragmatic score (complexity/necessity ratio, target <1.5)
+
+### 5. Collaborative Discussion
+Simulate discussion between members:
+- Identify common concerns
+- Discuss different perspectives
+- Agree on priorities
+
+### 6. Create Review Document
+Save to `.architecture/reviews/[filename].md`:
+
+```markdown
+# Architecture Review: [Target]
+
+**Date**: [Date]
+**Review Type**: Version | Feature | Component
+**Reviewers**: [All members]
+
+## Executive Summary
+[2-3 paragraphs]
+
+**Overall Assessment**: Strong | Adequate | Needs Improvement
+
+**Key Findings**:
+- [Finding 1]
+- [Finding 2]
+
+**Critical Actions**:
+- [Action 1]
+- [Action 2]
+
+## System Overview
+[Description of what was reviewed]
+
+## Individual Member Reviews
+[Insert each member's review]
+
+## Collaborative Discussion
+[Synthesized discussion with consensus]
+
+## Consolidated Findings
+
+### Strengths
+1. **[Strength]**: [Value and how to sustain]
+
+### Areas for Improvement
+1. **[Area]**: [Current → Desired state, Priority]
+
+### Technical Debt
+**High Priority**:
+- [Debt item]: Impact, Resolution, Effort
+
+### Risks
+**Technical Risks**:
+- [Risk]: Likelihood, Impact, Mitigation
+
+## Recommendations
+
+### Immediate (0-2 weeks)
+1. **[Action]**: Why, How, Owner, Success Criteria
+
+### Short-term (2-8 weeks)
+1. **[Action]**: Details
+
+### Long-term (2-6 months)
+1. **[Action]**: Details
+
+## Success Metrics
+1. **[Metric]**: Current → Target (Timeline)
+
+## Follow-up
+**Next Review**: [Date/milestone]
+**Tracking**: Use recalibration process
+
+## Related Documentation
+- [ADR-XXX: Title]
+- [Previous reviews]
+```
+
+### 7. Report to User
+```
+Architecture Review Complete: [Target]
+
+Location: .architecture/reviews/[filename].md
+Overall Assessment: [Assessment]
+
+Top 3 Priorities:
+1. [Priority 1]
+2. [Priority 2]
+3. [Priority 3]
+
+Immediate Actions:
+- [Action 1]
+- [Action 2]
+
+Next Steps:
+- Review findings with team
+- "Start architecture recalibration for [target]"
+- Create ADRs for key decisions
+```
+
+## Review Frequency
+- **Major versions**: Before release
+- **Features**: Significant features before merge
+- **Regular**: Quarterly or bi-annually
+- **Triggered**: When concerns arise
+
+## Related Skills
+
+**Before Architecture Review**:
+- "What's our architecture status?" - Check current documentation state
+- "List architecture members" - See who will participate in review
+
+**During Review** (if specific concerns emerge):
+- "Ask [specialist] to review [specific concern]" - Deep-dive on particular issues
+- "Create ADR for [decision]" - Document key decisions discovered
+
+**After Architecture Review**:
+- "Start architecture recalibration for [target]" - Plan implementation of recommendations
+- Create ADRs for critical architectural decisions identified
+
+**Workflow Examples**:
+1. Status check → Full architecture review → Create ADRs → Recalibration
+2. Architecture review → Specialist reviews for concerns → Address findings → Follow-up review
+
+## Notes
+- Be comprehensive but focused
+- Reference actual code/files/patterns
+- Highlight both strengths and weaknesses
+- Make recommendations actionable and realistic
+- Consider constraints and context
diff --git a/.claude/skills/architecture-status/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/architecture-status/SKILL.md
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+---
+name: architecture-status
+description: Reports on the health and state of architecture documentation (counts of ADRs, reviews, activity levels, documentation gaps). Use when the user asks "What's our architecture status?", "Show architecture documentation", "How many ADRs do we have?", "What decisions are documented?", "Architecture health check", or wants an overview/summary of documentation state. Do NOT use for listing team members (use list-members), creating new documents (use create-adr), or conducting reviews (use architecture-review or specialist-review).
+allowed-tools: [Read, Glob, Grep]
+---
+
+# Architecture Status
+
+Provides overview of architecture documentation state.
+
+## Process
+
+### 1. Check Framework Setup
+If `.architecture/` doesn't exist:
+```
+The AI Software Architect framework is not set up yet.
+
+To get started: "Setup ai-software-architect"
+
+Once set up, you'll have:
+- Architectural Decision Records (ADRs)
+- Architecture reviews
+- Specialist reviews
+- Recalibration tracking
+```
+
+### 2. Gather Information
+Collect from `.architecture/`:
+- **ADRs**: Count files in `decisions/adrs/`, note recent ones, check statuses
+- **Reviews**: Count files in `reviews/`, categorize (version/feature/specialist/initial)
+- **Recalibration**: Count files in `recalibration/`, check progress docs
+- **Comparisons**: List files in `comparisons/`
+- **Team**: Count members in `members.yml`
+- **Last Activity**: Most recent date from any document
+
+### 3. Generate Status Report
+```markdown
+# Architecture Framework Status
+
+**Report Date**: [Date]
+**Project**: [Project name if known]
+
+## Summary
+
+**Health Status**: Excellent | Good | Needs Attention | Inactive
+
+**Key Metrics**:
+- ADRs: [count]
+- Reviews: [count]
+- Recalibration Plans: [count]
+- Team Members: [count]
+- Last Activity: [Date]
+
+## Architectural Decision Records
+
+**Total**: [count]
+
+**Recent ADRs**:
+1. ADR-[XXX]: [Title] ([Status], [Date])
+2. ADR-[YYY]: [Title] ([Status], [Date])
+[List 5-10 most recent]
+
+**By Status**:
+- ✅ Accepted: [count]
+- 🔄 Proposed: [count]
+- ⚠️ Deprecated: [count]
+- 🔀 Superseded: [count]
+
+**Coverage**: [Main areas covered: Data, Security, Infrastructure, etc.]
+
+## Architecture Reviews
+
+**Total**: [count]
+
+**Version Reviews**: [List with dates]
+**Feature Reviews**: [List with dates]
+**Specialist Reviews**: [List with dates]
+
+**Most Recent**: [Title] ([Date])
+
+## Recalibration
+
+**Total Documents**: [count]
+
+**Active**:
+1. [Target]: [Status], [Completion %]
+
+**Status**:
+- ✅ Completed: [count]
+- 🔄 In Progress: [count]
+- 📋 Planned: [count]
+
+## Architecture Team
+
+**Total Members**: [count]
+
+**Team**: [List member titles]
+
+**Coverage**: Security ([count]), Performance ([count]), System Design ([count]), etc.
+
+**View full roster**: "List architecture members"
+
+## Activity
+
+**Recent**:
+- [Date]: Created ADR-XXX: [Title]
+- [Date]: Completed review for [target]
+- [Date]: [Activity]
+
+**Level**: High | Medium | Low | Inactive
+
+## Documentation Health
+
+**Completeness**: [X%]
+
+**Strengths**:
+- ✅ [What's well documented]
+
+**Gaps**:
+- ⚠️ [What needs attention]
+
+**Recommendations**:
+1. [Recommendation 1]
+2. [Recommendation 2]
+
+## Quick Actions
+
+**Create**:
+- "Create ADR for [decision]"
+- "Start architecture review for [version/feature]"
+- "Ask [specialist] to review [target]"
+
+**View**:
+- "List architecture members"
+- [Specific docs to review based on status]
+
+**Update**:
+- [Actions based on current state]
+
+---
+```
+
+### 4. Analyze Health
+**Health indicators**:
+- **Excellent**: Regular ADRs, recent reviews, active recalibration
+- **Good**: Some ADRs, occasional reviews
+- **Needs Attention**: Old docs, no recent activity
+- **Inactive**: Framework unused
+
+### 5. Provide Recommendations
+**Based on status**:
+
+**If well-maintained**:
+```
+✅ Excellent documentation discipline!
+
+Keep momentum:
+- Continue documenting decisions
+- Regular reviews (quarterly/before releases)
+- Track recalibration progress
+```
+
+**If partially used**:
+```
+⚠️ Good foundations, room for improvement.
+
+Suggestions:
+- Document 3-5 key decisions as ADRs
+- Schedule architecture review
+- Address review findings
+```
+
+**If minimal usage**:
+```
+❌ Framework underutilized.
+
+Get started:
+1. Document your most important decisions as ADRs
+2. Conduct initial architecture review
+3. Make documentation a regular habit
+```
+
+### 6. Make It Actionable
+Always end with:
+- Specific commands to run
+- Concrete actions to improve
+- Examples relevant to their status
+
+## Metrics to Track
+
+**Volume**: Total ADRs, reviews, recalibration docs, team members
+**Activity**: Last update, docs per month, active vs completed
+**Coverage**: Decision areas, review types, specialist expertise
+**Health**: Documentation completeness, review frequency, progress tracking
+
+## Error Handling
+- No `.architecture/`: Offer setup
+- Permission issues: Report and suggest fixes
+- Corrupted files: Note which have issues
+- Empty directories: Suggest starting points
+
+## Related Skills
+
+**Based on Status Results**:
+
+**If Documentation Gaps Found**:
+- "Create ADR for [missing decision]" - Fill documentation gaps
+- "Start architecture review for [area]" - Comprehensive assessment
+- "Ask [specialist] to review [weak area]" - Focused improvement
+
+**If Status is Good**:
+- "List architecture members" - See your active team
+- Continue regular documentation practices
+- Schedule periodic reviews
+
+**Regular Workflow**:
+1. Start work → "What's our architecture status?" → Identify gaps
+2. Make changes → Document with ADRs → Status check to verify
+3. Before release → Status check → Architecture review → Address findings
+
+**Workflow Examples**:
+1. Status check → Find 0 ADRs → Create ADRs for key decisions → Status check shows progress
+2. Status check → See old reviews → Request new architecture review → Update status
+3. Weekly: Status check → Track documentation health → Maintain good practices
+
+## Notes
+- Be honest but encouraging
+- Focus on actionable next steps
+- Show value of maintained documentation
+- Adapt tone to current state
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+---
+name: create-adr
+description: Creates a NEW Architectural Decision Record (ADR) documenting a specific architectural decision. Use when the user requests "Create ADR for [topic]", "Document decision about [topic]", "Write ADR for [choice]", or when documenting technology choices, patterns, or architectural approaches. Do NOT use for reviews (use architecture-review or specialist-review), checking existing ADRs (use architecture-status), or general documentation.
+---
+
+# Create Architectural Decision Record (ADR)
+
+Creates structured ADRs following the framework's template.
+
+## Process
+
+### 1. Gather Context
+Ask if needed:
+- What decision is being made?
+- What problem does it solve?
+- What alternatives were considered?
+- What are the trade-offs?
+
+### 2. Generate ADR Number
+```bash
+# Find highest ADR number
+ls .architecture/decisions/adrs/ | grep -E "^ADR-[0-9]+" | sed 's/ADR-//' | sed 's/-.*//' | sort -n | tail -1
+```
+New ADR = next sequential number (e.g., if highest is 003, create 004)
+
+### 3. Validate and Sanitize Input
+**Security**: Sanitize user input to prevent path traversal and injection:
+- Remove or replace: `..`, `/`, `\`, null bytes, control characters
+- Convert to lowercase kebab-case: spaces → hyphens, remove special chars
+- Limit length: max 80 characters for filename portion
+- Validate result: ensure filename contains only [a-z0-9-]
+
+### 4. Create Filename
+Format: `ADR-XXX-kebab-case-title.md`
+
+Examples:
+- `ADR-001-use-react-for-frontend.md`
+- `ADR-002-choose-postgresql-database.md`
+
+**Valid input**: "Use React for Frontend" → `use-react-for-frontend`
+**Invalid blocked**: "../etc/passwd" → sanitized or rejected
+
+### 5. Check Configuration
+- Read `.architecture/config.yml` to check if pragmatic_mode is enabled
+- If enabled and applies to ADR creation, include Pragmatic Enforcer analysis
+
+### 6. Write ADR
+Use the template from `.architecture/templates/adr-template.md`:
+
+**Core sections**:
+- Status, Context, Decision Drivers, Decision, Consequences
+- Implementation, Alternatives Considered, Validation, References
+
+**If pragmatic_mode is enabled**: Add Pragmatic Enforcer Analysis section:
+- Necessity Assessment (0-10): Current need, future need, cost of waiting, evidence
+- Complexity Assessment (0-10): Added complexity, maintenance, learning curve, dependencies
+- Alternative Analysis: Review if simpler alternatives adequately considered
+- Simpler Alternative Proposal: Concrete proposal for simpler approach
+- Recommendation: Approve / Approve with simplifications / Defer / Recommend against
+- Pragmatic Score: Necessity, Complexity, Ratio (target <1.5)
+- Overall Assessment: Appropriate engineering vs over-engineering
+
+**If deferrals enabled**: Track deferred decisions in `.architecture/deferrals.md`
+
+### 7. Save ADR
+Write to: `.architecture/decisions/adrs/ADR-XXX-title.md`
+
+### 8. Report to User
+```
+Created ADR-XXX: [Title]
+
+Location: .architecture/decisions/adrs/ADR-XXX-title.md
+Status: [Status]
+
+Key Points:
+- Decision: [Summary]
+- Main benefit: [Key benefit]
+- Main trade-off: [Key trade-off]
+
+Next Steps:
+- [Immediate action 1]
+- [Immediate action 2]
+```
+
+## When to Create ADRs
+**Do create for**:
+- Technology choices (frameworks, databases, languages)
+- Architectural patterns (microservices, event-driven, etc.)
+- Infrastructure decisions (cloud provider, deployment)
+- Security approaches (authentication, encryption)
+
+**Don't create for**:
+- Implementation details (function names, variable names)
+- Temporary decisions
+- Minor decisions with limited impact
+
+## Status Lifecycle
+- **Proposed**: Documented but not approved
+- **Accepted**: Approved and should be implemented
+- **Deprecated**: No longer best practice
+- **Superseded**: Replaced by newer ADR (reference it)
+
+## Related Skills
+
+**Before Creating ADR**:
+- "What's our architecture status?" - Check existing ADRs to avoid duplication
+- "List architecture members" - See who should review the decision
+
+**After Creating ADR**:
+- "Ask [specialist] to review [the ADR]" - Get focused expert review
+- "Start architecture review for [version]" - Include in comprehensive review
+
+**Workflow Examples**:
+1. Create ADR → Ask Security Specialist to review → Revise ADR
+2. Architecture review → Create ADRs for key decisions → Status check
+
+## Notes
+- Focus on "why" more than "what"
+- Be honest about trade-offs
+- Keep it concise but complete
+- ADRs can be updated as new information emerges
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+---
+name: list-members
+description: Displays the roster of architecture team members with their specialties and expertise areas. Use when the user asks "Who's on the architecture team?", "List architecture members", "Show me the architects", "What specialists are available?", "Who can I ask for reviews?", or wants to discover available experts. Do NOT use for requesting reviews (use specialist-review or architecture-review) or checking documentation status (use architecture-status).
+allowed-tools: [Read, Glob, Grep]
+---
+
+# List Architecture Members
+
+Displays all architecture team members and their expertise areas.
+
+## Process
+
+### 1. Check Setup
+If `.architecture/members.yml` doesn't exist:
+```
+The AI Software Architect framework hasn't been set up yet.
+
+To get started: "Setup ai-software-architect"
+```
+
+### 2. Load Members
+Read `.architecture/members.yml` and parse all members (id, name, title, specialties, disciplines, skillsets, domains, perspective).
+
+### 3. Display Team Roster
+```markdown
+# Architecture Team Members
+
+Your AI Software Architect team consists of [count] specialized reviewers.
+
+Total Members: [count]
+
+---
+
+## Team Roster
+
+### [Member 1 Name] - [Member 1 Title]
+
+**ID**: `[member_id]`
+
+**Specialties**: [Specialty 1], [Specialty 2], [Specialty 3]
+
+**Disciplines**: [Discipline 1], [Discipline 2]
+
+**Domains**: [Domain 1], [Domain 2], [Domain 3]
+
+**Perspective**: [Their unique perspective]
+
+**Request review**: `Ask [Member Title] to review [your target]`
+
+---
+
+[Repeat for all members]
+
+---
+
+## Quick Reference
+
+**Specialist reviews**:
+- `Ask [Specialist Title] to review [target]`
+
+**Examples**:
+- "Ask Security Specialist to review authentication"
+- "Ask Performance Specialist to review database queries"
+- "Ask [Your Specialist] to review [anything]"
+
+**Full architecture review**:
+- `Start architecture review for version X.Y.Z`
+
+**Other commands**:
+- `Create ADR for [decision topic]`
+- `What's our architecture status?`
+
+---
+
+## Team by Specialty
+
+[Group members by their primary domains/specialties]
+
+**Security & Compliance**: [Members]
+**Performance & Scalability**: [Members]
+**Code Quality & Maintainability**: [Members]
+**Domain & Business Logic**: [Members]
+**System Design & Architecture**: [Members]
+**Technology-Specific**: [Members]
+
+---
+
+## Adding New Members
+
+Request a review from any specialist, even if they don't exist:
+- "Ask Ruby Expert to review my modules"
+- "Have Accessibility Expert review forms"
+
+I'll create the specialist and add them to your team automatically.
+
+Or manually edit `.architecture/members.yml` and add:
+```yaml
+- id: your_specialist_id
+ name: "[Name]"
+ title: "[Title]"
+ specialties: ["[Specialty 1]", "[Specialty 2]"]
+ disciplines: ["[Discipline 1]", "[Discipline 2]"]
+ skillsets: ["[Skill 1]", "[Skill 2]"]
+ domains: ["[Domain 1]", "[Domain 2]"]
+ perspective: "[Brief description]"
+```
+
+---
+
+## Using the Team
+
+**For focused reviews** (specific expertise):
+```
+Ask [Specialist] to review [target]
+```
+Fast turnaround, targeted insights
+
+**For comprehensive reviews** (all perspectives):
+```
+Start architecture review for [version/feature]
+```
+All members review, collaborative discussion
+
+**For decisions**:
+```
+Create ADR for [decision topic]
+```
+Document decisions with team input
+
+---
+```
+
+### 4. Provide Context
+After listing:
+- Explain when to use specialist vs full reviews
+- Show how to add new members dynamically
+- Provide usage examples
+- Suggest next steps
+
+## Example Output Summary
+After showing full roster, provide a concise summary:
+```
+Ready to use your architecture team:
+- [N] specialists available
+- Request reviews: "Ask [specialist] to review [target]"
+- Add new specialists: Just ask for them by name
+- Full review: "Start architecture review for [scope]"
+```
+
+## Error Handling
+- No `.architecture/`: Offer setup instructions
+- Empty `members.yml`: Show default team and offer setup
+- Malformed YAML: Show what's parseable, note issues
+
+## Related Skills
+
+**After Listing Members**:
+- "Ask [specialist] to review [target]" - Request focused expert review
+- "Start architecture review for [scope]" - Comprehensive review with all members
+- "What's our architecture status?" - See how team has been used
+
+**When Adding Members**:
+- Just request a specialist that doesn't exist - they'll be created automatically
+- "Setup ai-software-architect" - Adds members based on your tech stack
+
+**Workflow Examples**:
+1. List members → Identify relevant specialist → Request review
+2. Need new expertise → Request it → Specialist auto-created → List to verify
+3. Status check → List members → Review with specific specialists
+
+## Notes
+- Keep presentation clear and scannable
+- Make it actionable with specific commands
+- Encourage exploration and usage
+- Explain that team can grow dynamically
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+---
+name: pragmatic-guard
+description: Enables and configures Pragmatic Guard Mode (YAGNI Enforcement) to prevent over-engineering. Use when the user requests "Enable pragmatic mode", "Turn on YAGNI enforcement", "Activate simplicity guard", "Challenge complexity", or similar phrases.
+---
+
+# Pragmatic Guard Mode
+
+Enables and configures the Pragmatic Guard Mode to actively challenge over-engineering.
+
+## Process
+
+### 1. Check Current Configuration
+- Read `.architecture/config.yml` to check current settings
+- If config.yml doesn't exist, offer to create it from `.architecture/templates/config.yml`
+- Check if `pragmatic_mode.enabled` is true
+- Note the intensity level (strict/balanced/lenient)
+- Review exemption categories and triggers
+
+### 2. Enable Pragmatic Mode (if requested)
+If user wants to enable:
+- If config.yml doesn't exist:
+ ```bash
+ cp .architecture/templates/config.yml .architecture/config.yml
+ ```
+- Set `pragmatic_mode.enabled: true`
+- Confirm intensity level with user or use default (balanced)
+- Create `.architecture/deferrals.md` from template if it doesn't exist:
+ ```bash
+ cp .architecture/templates/deferrals.md .architecture/deferrals.md
+ ```
+- Inform user about mode activation and current settings
+
+### 3. Configure Intensity Level
+Ask user which intensity they prefer if not specified:
+
+**Strict Mode**:
+- Challenges aggressively, requires strong justification for any complexity
+- Questions every "should" and "could"
+- Pushes for absolute minimal implementation
+- Best for: New projects, MVPs, startups with limited resources
+
+**Balanced Mode** (RECOMMENDED):
+- Challenges thoughtfully, accepts justified complexity
+- Seeks middle ground between simplicity and best practices
+- Questions "should" but accepts reasonable "must"
+- Best for: Most projects, growing teams, moderate complexity
+
+**Lenient Mode**:
+- Raises concerns without blocking
+- Suggests simpler alternatives as options
+- Focuses on major complexity additions only
+- Best for: Established projects, teams with strong architecture practices
+
+### 4. Configure Triggers (optional)
+Ask if user wants to customize which situations trigger pragmatic analysis:
+- New abstraction layers (interfaces, base classes, DI containers)
+- New external dependencies (libraries, frameworks, services)
+- New architectural patterns (repository, strategy, observer)
+- Scope expansion beyond initial requirements
+- Performance optimizations without evidence
+- Test infrastructure upfront
+- Flexibility/configurability additions
+
+### 5. Configure Exemptions (optional)
+Confirm exemption categories where best practices should be maintained:
+- Security-critical features (always exempt by default)
+- Data integrity (always exempt by default)
+- Compliance requirements (always exempt by default)
+- Accessibility (always exempt by default)
+
+### 6. Understanding the Pragmatic Enforcer
+Explain how the Pragmatic Enforcer will participate:
+
+**In Architecture Reviews**:
+- Reviews each architect's recommendations
+- Applies necessity assessment (0-10 scoring)
+- Applies complexity assessment (0-10 scoring)
+- Proposes simpler alternatives
+- Calculates pragmatic score (complexity/necessity ratio, target <1.5)
+
+**In ADR Creation**:
+- Challenges proposed decisions
+- Questions whether complexity is justified by current needs
+- Suggests phased approaches or deferrals
+- Documents trigger conditions for deferred decisions
+
+**Question Framework**:
+- **Necessity**: "Do we need this right now?" "What breaks without it?"
+- **Simplicity**: "What's the simplest thing that could work?"
+- **Cost**: "What's the cost of implementing now vs waiting?"
+- **Alternatives**: "What if we just...?" "Could we use existing tools?"
+- **Best Practices**: "Does this best practice apply to our context?"
+
+### 7. Deferrals Tracking
+If `behavior.track_deferrals` is true:
+- Maintain `.architecture/deferrals.md` with deferred decisions
+- Include trigger conditions for each deferral
+- Track when deferrals are implemented or remain deferred
+
+### 8. Report to User
+```
+Pragmatic Guard Mode: [Enabled | Disabled]
+
+Configuration:
+- Intensity: [strict | balanced | lenient]
+- Apply to: [List of phases where it applies]
+- Deferrals tracking: [enabled | disabled]
+
+Exemptions:
+- Security-critical: [enabled | disabled]
+- Data integrity: [enabled | disabled]
+- Compliance: [enabled | disabled]
+- Accessibility: [enabled | disabled]
+
+Triggers:
+[List of active triggers]
+
+The Pragmatic Enforcer will now:
+- Challenge recommendations from other architects
+- Question complexity and abstractions
+- Propose simpler alternatives
+- Calculate pragmatic scores (target ratio <1.5)
+- [If enabled] Track deferred decisions in .architecture/deferrals.md
+
+Next Steps:
+- Create an ADR: "Create ADR for [topic]" (will include pragmatic analysis)
+- Start a review: "Start architecture review for [target]" (will include pragmatic challenges)
+- Adjust settings: Edit .architecture/config.yml
+```
+
+## When to Use Pragmatic Mode
+
+**Enable for**:
+- New projects or MVPs
+- Teams prone to over-engineering
+- Resource-constrained environments
+- Learning environments (teaching YAGNI)
+- Projects with tight deadlines
+
+**Consider disabling for**:
+- Mature systems with established patterns
+- High-complexity domains requiring abstractions
+- Teams already practicing strong YAGNI principles
+- Projects with specific architectural requirements
+
+## Notes
+- Pragmatic mode is about finding balance, not blocking progress
+- The Pragmatic Enforcer's role is to question and challenge, not to veto
+- Intensity level should match team maturity and project complexity
+- Exemptions ensure critical areas maintain appropriate rigor
+- Deferrals can always be implemented when triggered by actual needs
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+---
+name: setup-architect
+description: Sets up and installs the AI Software Architect framework in a NEW project for the FIRST time. Use when the user requests "Setup .architecture", "Setup ai-software-architect", "Initialize architecture framework", "Install software architect", or similar setup/installation phrases. Do NOT use for checking status (use architecture-status), creating documents (use create-adr or reviews), or when framework is already set up.
+---
+
+# Setup AI Software Architect Framework
+
+Sets up and customizes the AI Software Architect framework for a project.
+
+## Process
+
+### 1. Verify Prerequisites
+- Check `.architecture/.architecture/` exists (cloned framework)
+- Confirm we're in project root
+
+### 2. Analyze Project
+Identify:
+- Primary languages (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Java, Go, Rust)
+- Frameworks (React, Vue, Django, Rails, Spring, etc.)
+- Testing setup, CI/CD, package managers
+- Project structure and patterns
+
+### 3. Install Framework
+```bash
+cp -r .architecture/.architecture/* .architecture/
+rm -rf .architecture/.architecture
+mkdir -p .coding-assistants/{claude,cursor,codex}
+mkdir -p .architecture/decisions/adrs
+mkdir -p .architecture/{reviews,recalibration,comparisons}
+cp .architecture/templates/config.yml .architecture/config.yml
+```
+
+### 4. Customize Members
+Update `.architecture/members.yml` with specialists for detected tech stack:
+- **JavaScript/TypeScript**: JavaScript Expert, React/Vue/Angular Specialist, Node.js Expert
+- **Python**: Python Expert, Django/Flask/FastAPI Specialist
+- **Ruby**: Ruby Expert, Rails Architect
+- **Java**: Java Expert, Spring Boot Specialist
+- **Go**: Go Expert, Microservices Architect
+- **Rust**: Rust Expert, Systems Programmer
+
+Use this format:
+```yaml
+- id: javascript_expert
+ name: "Alex Rivera"
+ title: "JavaScript Expert"
+ specialties: ["Modern JavaScript/TypeScript", "Frontend architecture", "Build tools"]
+ disciplines: ["Clean code", "Performance", "Cross-browser compatibility"]
+ skillsets: ["ES6+", "Async programming", "Module systems"]
+ domains: ["Web applications", "Node.js backends", "Build pipelines"]
+ perspective: "Focuses on JavaScript best practices and modern features"
+```
+
+### 5. Customize Principles
+Add framework-specific principles to `.architecture/principles.md`:
+- **React**: Component composition, hooks, props down/events up
+- **Rails**: Convention over configuration, DRY, fat models/skinny controllers
+- **Django**: Explicit over implicit, reusable apps, use built-in features
+
+### 6. Update CLAUDE.md
+Append (don't include setup instructions, only usage):
+```markdown
+## AI Software Architect Framework
+
+### Commands
+- Create ADR: "Create ADR for [decision]"
+- Architecture Review: "Start architecture review for version X.Y.Z"
+- Specialist Review: "Ask [role] to review [target]"
+- List Members: "List architecture members"
+- Status: "What's our architecture status?"
+
+See `.architecture/` for all documentation.
+```
+
+### 7. Cleanup
+Remove from `.architecture/`:
+- Framework's README.md, USAGE*.md, INSTALL.md
+- `.git/` directory with **CRITICAL SAFEGUARDS**:
+ - Verify we're in project root (check for project markers: package.json, .git in parent, etc.)
+ - Verify `.architecture/.git/` exists before attempting removal
+ - Verify `.architecture/.git/config` contains template repository URL (not project URL)
+ - Use absolute path: `rm -rf $(pwd)/.architecture/.git`
+ - Never use wildcards with rm -rf
+ - **STOP AND ASK USER** if any verification fails
+ - Only remove from .architecture, NEVER project root .git!
+
+### 8. Initial Analysis
+Create `.architecture/reviews/initial-system-analysis.md`:
+- Have each member from members.yml analyze the system from their perspective
+- Include: system structure, patterns, strengths, concerns, recommendations
+- Add collaborative discussion synthesizing findings
+- Prioritize recommendations (Critical/Important/Nice-to-have)
+
+### 9. Report to User
+Summarize:
+- Customizations made (which specialists added, why)
+- Key findings from initial analysis (top 2-3)
+- Configuration: pragmatic mode (enabled/disabled), intensity level
+- How to use framework with their stack
+- Suggested next steps based on analysis
+
+## Error Handling
+- No `.architecture/`: Ask user to clone framework first
+- Already set up: Inform user
+- Unclear project: Ask about architecture
+
+## Related Skills
+
+**After Setup**:
+- "List architecture members" - View the customized team
+- "What's our architecture status?" - Verify setup completed correctly
+- "Create ADR for [first decision]" - Start documenting
+
+**Initial Architecture Work**:
+- Review initial-system-analysis.md in .architecture/reviews/
+- "Ask [specialist] to review [specific area]" - Deep-dive on analysis findings
+- "Create ADR for [key decisions]" - Document important existing decisions
+
+**Workflow Examples**:
+1. Setup → Review initial analysis → Create ADRs for key decisions → Status check
+2. Setup → List members → Ask specialists about specific concerns → Document findings
+
+## Notes
+- Customize based on actual project, not every possible option
+- Keep initial analysis thorough but focused
+- Be specific about why each customization was made
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+---
+name: specialist-review
+description: Conducts a focused review from ONE specific specialist's perspective (e.g., Security Specialist, Performance Expert). Use when the user requests "Ask [specialist role] to review [target]", "Get [specialist]'s opinion on [topic]", "Have [role] review [code/component]", or when they want deep expertise in ONE specific domain. Do NOT use for comprehensive multi-perspective reviews (use architecture-review instead) or for listing available specialists (use list-members instead).
+---
+
+# Specialist Review
+
+Conducts focused reviews from a specific specialist's perspective.
+
+## Process
+
+### 1. Parse Request
+Extract:
+- **Specialist role**: Which expert? (e.g., "Security Specialist", "Performance Expert", "Ruby Expert")
+- **Target**: What to review? (e.g., "API authentication", "database queries", "ActiveRecord models")
+
+**Validate and Sanitize Input**:
+- **Specialist role**: Convert to kebab-case for filename, validate alphanumeric + spaces/hyphens only
+- **Target**: Remove `..`, `/`, `\`, null bytes, control characters
+- Convert to lowercase kebab-case: spaces → hyphens, remove special chars
+- Limit combined length: max 100 characters for filename
+- Validate result: [a-z0-9-] only
+
+**Examples**:
+- Valid: "Security Specialist" + "API authentication" → `security-specialist-api-authentication.md`
+- Valid: "Ruby Expert" + "ActiveRecord models" → `ruby-expert-activerecord-models.md`
+- Invalid blocked: "../../../passwd" → sanitized or rejected
+
+### 2. Load or Create Specialist
+Check `.architecture/members.yml` for the specialist.
+
+**If exists**: Load their profile (specialties, disciplines, domains, perspective)
+
+**If doesn't exist**: Create new member and add to members.yml:
+```yaml
+- id: [role_id]
+ name: "[Person Name]"
+ title: "[Role Title]"
+ specialties: ["[Specialty 1]", "[Specialty 2]", "[Specialty 3]"]
+ disciplines: ["[Discipline 1]", "[Discipline 2]"]
+ skillsets: ["[Skill 1]", "[Skill 2]"]
+ domains: ["[Domain 1]", "[Domain 2]"]
+ perspective: "[Their unique viewpoint]"
+```
+
+Inform user: "I've added [Name] ([Title]) to your architecture team."
+
+### 3. Analyze Target
+- Locate relevant files/components
+- Understand current implementation
+- Identify dependencies and context
+- Check for related ADRs
+
+### 4. Conduct Review
+Adopt specialist's persona. Create review document:
+
+```markdown
+# [Specialist Title] Review: [Target]
+
+**Reviewer**: [Name], [Title]
+**Target**: [What's being reviewed]
+**Date**: [Date]
+
+## Specialist Perspective
+**Focus**: [What this specialist looks for based on expertise]
+
+## Executive Summary
+[2-3 sentences]
+
+**Overall Assessment**: Excellent | Good | Adequate | Needs Improvement | Critical Issues
+
+**Key Findings**:
+- [Finding 1]
+- [Finding 2]
+
+## Current Implementation
+[Description with specific file references]
+
+**Key Components**:
+- `[file:line]`: [Description]
+
+**Pattern Used**: [Pattern name]
+
+## Assessment
+
+### Strengths
+1. **[Strength]**: Why it matters from specialist perspective
+
+### Concerns
+1. **[Concern]** (Severity: Critical | High | Medium | Low)
+ - **Issue**: [What's wrong]
+ - **Location**: [file:line]
+ - **Impact**: [Problems this causes]
+ - **Fix**: [Specific recommendation]
+
+### Observations
+- [Neutral observation 1]
+- [Neutral observation 2]
+
+## Recommendations
+
+### Immediate
+1. **[Recommendation]**
+ - **What**: [Action]
+ - **Why**: [Reason]
+ - **How**: [Implementation]
+ - **Effort**: Small | Medium | Large
+
+### Short-term
+1. **[Recommendation]**: [Details]
+
+### Long-term
+1. **[Recommendation]**: [Details]
+
+## Best Practices
+1. **[Practice]**: [Description and how it applies]
+
+**Industry Standards**: [Relevant standards]
+
+## Code Examples
+
+### Current (Problematic)
+```[language]
+[Example showing concern]
+```
+Issues: [Issue 1], [Issue 2]
+
+### Recommended
+```[language]
+[Example showing improvement]
+```
+Benefits: [Benefit 1], [Benefit 2]
+
+## Risks
+**If not addressed**:
+1. **[Risk]** (Likelihood: High/Medium/Low)
+ - Impact: [Description]
+ - Mitigation: [How to address]
+
+## Follow-up
+**Review Schedule**: [When to re-review]
+**Success Metrics**: [How to measure improvement]
+```
+
+### 5. Save Review
+Save to: `.architecture/reviews/[specialist-role]-[target].md`
+
+Format: `[role-kebab-case]-[target-kebab-case].md`
+
+Examples:
+- `security-specialist-api-authentication.md`
+- `performance-specialist-database-queries.md`
+
+### 6. Report to User
+```
+[Specialist Title] Review Complete: [Target]
+
+Reviewer: [Name]
+Location: .architecture/reviews/[filename].md
+Assessment: [Overall assessment]
+
+Key Findings:
+1. [Finding 1]
+2. [Finding 2]
+
+Priority Actions:
+1. [Action 1]
+2. [Action 2]
+
+Critical Issues: [Count]
+Recommendations: [Count]
+
+Next Steps:
+- Address critical issues immediately
+- Review detailed recommendations
+- [Specific next step]
+```
+
+## Common Specialists
+
+### Security Specialist
+Focus: Authentication, authorization, input validation, encryption, OWASP Top 10, secrets management, compliance
+
+### Performance Specialist
+Focus: Efficiency, query optimization, caching, resource utilization, bottlenecks, load handling
+
+### Domain Expert
+Focus: Business logic, domain models, ubiquitous language, bounded contexts, business rules
+
+### Maintainability Expert
+Focus: Code quality, documentation, testability, code smells, technical debt, refactoring
+
+### Language/Framework Experts (Ruby, JavaScript, etc.)
+Focus: Idiomatic usage, best practices, framework conventions, ecosystem patterns
+
+## Related Skills
+
+**Before Specialist Review**:
+- "List architecture members" - See available specialists
+- "What's our architecture status?" - Check if area was previously reviewed
+
+**If Specialist Doesn't Exist**:
+- Specialist is automatically created and added to team
+- View with: "List architecture members"
+
+**After Specialist Review**:
+- "Create ADR for [decision]" - Document decisions from review findings
+- "Start architecture review for [scope]" - Include in comprehensive review
+- Request another specialist if concerns span multiple domains
+
+**Workflow Examples**:
+1. Ask Security Specialist → Finds auth issue → Create ADR → Ask Performance Specialist
+2. Ask Ruby Expert → Get Rails-specific guidance → Implement → Ask for follow-up review
+3. Full architecture review → Deep-dive with specialists on specific concerns
+
+## Notes
+- Stay laser-focused within specialist domain
+- Reference exact files and line numbers
+- Provide actionable, implementable advice
+- Explain "why", not just "what"
+- Consider context and constraints
+- New specialists become permanent team members
diff --git a/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_overview.mdc b/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_overview.mdc
index 35be2bd..b2cf850 100644
--- a/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_overview.mdc
+++ b/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_overview.mdc
@@ -1,30 +1,65 @@
----
-description: High-level overview of the AI Software Architect framework
-globs:
- - "**/*.md"
- - ".architecture/**/*"
-alwaysApply: true
----
+# AI Software Architect Framework - Overview
-# AI Software Architect Overview
+This project uses the AI Software Architect framework for structured architecture management. The framework provides a systematic approach to documenting decisions, conducting reviews, and managing architectural evolution.
-AI Software Architect is a framework for organizing and structuring software architecture design with support for multiple AI coding assistants. It provides a structured approach to architecture documentation and decision-making.
+## Framework Purpose
-## Key Principles
+The AI Software Architect framework helps development teams:
+- Document architectural decisions systematically (ADRs)
+- Conduct multi-perspective architecture reviews
+- Track architectural evolution over time
+- Maintain alignment between decisions and implementation
+- Foster collaboration between stakeholders
-The framework follows these key principles:
+## Directory Structure
-1. **Architecture Documentation**: Central repository of architecture decisions and reviews in `.architecture/`
-2. **Coding Assistant Integration**: Support for multiple AI coding assistants in `.coding-assistants/`
-3. **Structured Review Process**: Formalized approach to architecture reviews and recalibration
-4. **Multi-Perspective Analysis**: Reviews from specialized architectural roles
-5. **Implementation Planning**: Concrete plans for architectural improvements
+```
+.architecture/
+├── decisions/
+│ ├── adrs/ # Architectural Decision Records
+│ └── principles.md # Core architectural principles
+├── reviews/ # Architecture review documents
+├── recalibration/ # Implementation plans from reviews
+├── comparisons/ # Version-to-version comparisons
+├── templates/ # Document templates
+├── members.yml # Architecture team member definitions
+└── config.yml # Framework configuration (optional)
+```
-## Core Components
+## Core Concepts
-- **ADRs**: Lightweight, structured documentation of architectural decisions
-- **Architecture Reviews**: Multi-perspective analysis of architecture
-- **Recalibration Plans**: Action items for implementing changes
-- **Specialized Roles**: Different architectural perspectives (security, performance, etc.)
+### Architectural Decision Records (ADRs)
+Lightweight documents that capture important architectural decisions, including context, alternatives considered, and rationale for the chosen approach.
-Refer to the central architecture documentation in the `.architecture/` directory for definitive information on the system design.
\ No newline at end of file
+### Architecture Team Members
+Defined personas representing different architectural perspectives (security, performance, maintainability, domain expertise, etc.). Reviews leverage these personas for comprehensive analysis.
+
+### Review Process
+Structured evaluation of architecture from multiple specialized perspectives, resulting in prioritized findings and actionable recommendations.
+
+### Recalibration
+Translation of review findings into concrete action plans, including ADR updates, refactoring tasks, and implementation roadmaps.
+
+## Integration with Cursor
+
+This framework is designed to work seamlessly with Cursor's AI assistance. Use natural language commands to:
+- Request architecture reviews
+- Create ADRs
+- Get specialist perspectives
+- Analyze code against principles
+
+The framework's structure and documentation provide Cursor with the context needed to give architecturally sound recommendations.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+If the framework hasn't been set up yet, use:
+```
+Setup ai-software-architect
+```
+
+To check current status:
+```
+What's our architecture status?
+```
+
+For more information, see the other framework rule files in this directory.
diff --git a/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_reviews.mdc b/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_reviews.mdc
index 692bde7..914cec7 100644
--- a/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_reviews.mdc
+++ b/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_reviews.mdc
@@ -1,66 +1,247 @@
----
-description: How to conduct architecture reviews using the AI Software Architect framework
-globs:
- - ".architecture/reviews/**/*"
- - ".architecture/members.yml"
-alwaysApply: false
----
+# AI Software Architect Framework - Reviews
-# AI Software Architect Reviews
+## Review Types
-This rule explains how to conduct architecture reviews using the AI Software Architect framework.
+### Full Architecture Reviews
+Comprehensive evaluation from all team perspectives.
-## Review Types
+**When to Use**:
+- Before major version releases
+- Quarterly architecture assessments
+- After significant system changes
+- When cross-cutting concerns emerge
+
+**Command**: "Start architecture review for [version/feature]"
+
+**Process**:
+1. Individual member reviews from each perspective
+2. Collaborative discussion to synthesize findings
+3. Consolidated recommendations with priorities
+4. Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
+
+**Output**: Comprehensive review document in `.architecture/reviews/`
+
+### Specialist Reviews
+Focused evaluation from single expert perspective.
+
+**When to Use**:
+- Specific concern in one domain (security, performance, etc.)
+- Deep-dive after full review
+- Targeted code/component analysis
+- Quick expert opinion needed
+
+**Command**: "Ask [Specialist Name] to review [target]"
+
+**Process**:
+1. Load or create specialist
+2. Analyze from specialist's perspective only
+3. Provide focused recommendations
+4. Assess risks in specialty area
+
+**Output**: Specialist review document in `.architecture/reviews/`
+
+## Architecture Team Members
+
+### Core Members (Always Present)
+
+**Systems Architect**
+- Focus: Overall system coherence, integration patterns
+- Specialties: Distributed systems, scalability, service architecture
+- Use when: Evaluating system-wide changes
+
+**Security Specialist**
+- Focus: Threat modeling, security patterns, data protection
+- Specialties: Authentication, authorization, encryption
+- Use when: Security implications exist
+
+**Performance Specialist**
+- Focus: Optimization, scalability, resource management
+- Specialties: Caching, database optimization, profiling
+- Use when: Performance concerns arise
+
+**Maintainability Expert**
+- Focus: Code quality, technical debt, refactoring
+- Specialties: Clean code, design patterns, testing
+- Use when: Long-term maintenance is consideration
+
+### Technology-Specific Members (Added During Setup)
+
+**JavaScript/TypeScript Expert**
+- Added for: JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js projects
+- Focus: Modern JS patterns, async programming, tooling
+
+**Framework Specialists**
+- Added for: React, Vue, Angular, Rails, Django, etc.
+- Focus: Framework-specific patterns and best practices
+
+**Domain Experts**
+- Added as needed: Ruby Expert, Go Expert, etc.
+- Focus: Language-specific idioms and ecosystem
+
+### Dynamic Member Creation
+
+Request any specialist - they'll be created automatically:
+- "Ask Accessibility Expert to review forms"
+- "Have API Design Specialist review endpoints"
+- "Get Database Architect's opinion on schema"
+
+Created members are added to `.architecture/members.yml` permanently.
+
+## Review Process Details
+
+### Phase 1: Individual Reviews
+
+Each team member independently reviews from their perspective:
+- Analyzes relevant aspects
+- Identifies strengths
+- Notes concerns and risks
+- Provides recommendations
+
+**Duration**: Focused on specialist domain
+
+### Phase 2: Collaborative Discussion
+
+Team members discuss findings:
+- Identify common themes
+- Resolve conflicting perspectives
+- Prioritize concerns
+- Build consensus on recommendations
+
+**Duration**: Synthesis of individual findings
+
+### Phase 3: Consolidated Report
+
+Final document includes:
+- Executive summary
+- Individual perspectives
+- Collaborative findings
+- Prioritized recommendations:
+ - Immediate (0-2 weeks)
+ - Short-term (2-8 weeks)
+ - Long-term (2-6 months)
+- Risk assessment
+- Success metrics
+
+## Pragmatic Mode (YAGNI Enforcement)
+
+When enabled in `.architecture/config.yml`:
+
+**Pragmatic Enforcer** participates in reviews:
+- Challenges unnecessary complexity
+- Questions premature optimization
+- Proposes simpler alternatives
+- Calculates pragmatic scores
+
+**Modes**:
+- **Strict**: Aggressive challenge, require strong justification
+- **Balanced**: Thoughtful challenge, accept justified complexity
+- **Lenient**: Raise concerns without blocking
+
+**Exemptions** (full rigor applied):
+- Security-critical features
+- Data integrity requirements
+- Compliance mandates
+- Accessibility requirements
+
+## Review Findings Categories
+
+### Strengths
+What's working well and should be maintained/amplified.
+
+### Areas for Improvement
+Current state → Desired state, with priority.
+
+### Technical Debt
+Accumulated shortcuts and their impact:
+- **High Priority**: Impacting development velocity
+- **Medium Priority**: Manageable but growing
+- **Low Priority**: Minor annoyances
+
+### Risks
+**Technical Risks**: Architecture-related
+**Operational Risks**: Deployment/maintenance
+**Business Risks**: Impact on objectives
-The framework supports several types of architecture reviews:
+Each with: Likelihood, Impact, Mitigation strategy
-1. **Version Reviews**: Comprehensive reviews tied to version releases
- - Format: `.architecture/reviews/1-0-0.md` (using version number)
- - Used for major releases, significant updates, or milestone versions
+## Post-Review Actions
-2. **Feature Reviews**: Focused reviews of specific features or components
- - Format: `.architecture/reviews/feature-name.md`
- - Used for evaluating individual features or components
+### 1. Review Findings
+Read complete review document.
-3. **Specialized Reviews**: Reviews from specific architectural perspectives
- - Security, Performance, Maintainability, Domain, etc.
- - Conducted by specialized architecture roles
+### 2. Prioritize Recommendations
+Determine which to act on immediately vs. defer.
-## Review Process
+### 3. Start Recalibration
+"Start architecture recalibration for [target]"
-The review process follows these steps:
+Creates action plan:
+- ADR updates needed
+- Refactoring tasks
+- Implementation roadmap
+- Progress tracking
-1. **Individual Member Review Phase**:
- - Each architecture member (from members.yml) reviews independently
- - Members focus on their specific areas of expertise
- - Document findings, recommendations, and concerns
+### 4. Create/Update ADRs
+Document decisions made based on review.
-2. **Collaborative Discussion Phase**:
- - Members confer on findings and discuss trade-offs
- - Prioritize recommendations and align on key issues
- - Identify cross-cutting concerns
+### 5. Track Progress
+Monitor implementation of recommendations.
-3. **Final Consolidated Report**:
- - Create balanced perspective across all domains
- - Document findings, recommendations, trade-offs analysis
- - Suggest improvements with clear priorities
+### 6. Schedule Follow-up
+Plan next review based on findings.
+
+## Best Practices
+
+**Frequency**:
+- Major versions: Always review before release
+- Regular: Quarterly or bi-annually
+- Triggered: When concerns arise or major changes occur
-## Specialized Architecture Members
+**Preparation**:
+- Update principles document
+- Ensure recent ADRs documented
+- Gather relevant metrics
+- Identify specific concerns to address
+
+**Participation**:
+- Include all relevant specialists
+- Request additional specialists as needed
+- Encourage diverse perspectives
+- Document dissenting opinions
+
+**Documentation**:
+- Reference specific files and line numbers
+- Include diagrams where helpful
+- Link to related ADRs
+- Date all recommendations
+
+**Follow-through**:
+- Don't let reviews gather dust
+- Create recalibration plans
+- Track implementation progress
+- Measure success against metrics
-Reviews incorporate perspectives from specialized members defined in `.architecture/members.yml`:
+## Review Outputs
-- Systems Architects (overall system design)
-- Domain Experts (business logic and domain modeling)
-- Security Specialists (security concerns and vulnerabilities)
-- Performance Experts (system performance and scalability)
-- Maintainability Architects (code quality and long-term maintenance)
-- AI Engineering Specialists (AI integration and optimization)
-- Language/Framework Experts (language or framework-specific expertise)
+All reviews create:
+1. **Review Document**: Complete analysis and recommendations
+2. **Action Items**: Extracted from recommendations
+3. **ADR Candidates**: Decisions needing documentation
+4. **Recalibration Plan**: When started
+
+## Integration with Development
-## Using Reviews with Cursor
+**Code Reviews**:
+- Reference architecture reviews in PRs
+- Check alignment with recommendations
+- Document architectural changes
-You can request specialized architecture reviews by using prompts like:
+**Planning**:
+- Use review findings in sprint planning
+- Allocate time for architectural work
+- Balance features with tech debt
-- "Review this architecture from a security perspective using AI Software Architect"
-- "Conduct a performance review of this component using AI Software Architect"
-- "Analyze this feature's architecture using the AI Software Architect framework"
\ No newline at end of file
+**Retrospectives**:
+- Include architectural discussions
+- Review progress on recommendations
+- Adjust approach based on learnings
diff --git a/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_setup.mdc b/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_setup.mdc
index d7306e1..dacd501 100644
--- a/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_setup.mdc
+++ b/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_setup.mdc
@@ -1,77 +1,70 @@
----
-description: Setup and configuration instructions for AI Software Architect framework
-globs:
- - "CLAUDE.md"
- - ".coding-assistants/**/*"
-alwaysApply: false
----
-
-# AI Software Architect Setup
-
-This rule provides setup instructions for configuring the AI Software Architect framework in a project.
-
-## Setup Recognition
-
-Respond to these setup requests by following the setup process:
-
-- "Setup ai-software-architect"
-- "Setup architecture"
-- "Setup software architect"
-- "Setup architect"
-- "Customize architecture"
-
-## Setup Process
-
-When a user requests setup:
-
-1. **Detect Setup Context**
- - Check if `.architecture/` directory exists with framework files
- - Verify running from user's project root (not within .architecture)
- - Confirm user has framework reference in their project configuration
-
-2. **Analyze Target Project**
- - Examine current directory to understand the codebase
- - Identify programming languages, frameworks, and patterns
- - Check for existing documentation, package files, project structure
- - Look for technology-specific files
-
-3. **Framework Installation**
- - Move framework from `.architecture/.architecture/` to `.architecture/`
- - Create `.coding-assistants/` directory structure with Cursor Rule files
- - Set up initial directory structure for decisions, reviews, recalibration
-
-4. **Customize for Project**
- - Update `.architecture/members.yml` with roles relevant to tech stack
- - Modify `.architecture/principles.md` for project's architectural needs
- - Customize templates in `.architecture/templates/` based on project patterns
- - Create initial ADR structure
-
-5. **Cleanup & Finalize**
- - Remove template repository files (README.md, USAGE*.md, INSTALL.md)
- - Remove `.architecture/.git/` directory specifically
- - Remove empty cloned repository structure
- - Verify framework files are properly located
-
-6. **Collaborative Architectural Analysis**
- - Conduct comprehensive analysis of the codebase from multiple architectural perspectives
- - Adopt roles of all members defined in `.architecture/members.yml`
- - Each member analyzes system from their specialized perspective
- - Create comprehensive analysis document in `.architecture/reviews/initial-system-analysis.md`
- - Include findings on: system structure, design patterns, technology choices, strengths, improvements, technical debt, recommendations
- - Provide both individual member insights and collaborative synthesis
-
-7. **Guide Next Steps**
- - Explain customizations made and reasoning
- - Summarize key findings from initial architectural analysis
- - Show how to use framework with their specific project
- - Suggest immediate steps for architectural documentation based on analysis
- - Provide examples relevant to their tech stack and identified patterns
-
-## Configuration Files
-
-When setting up, ensure these files are properly configured:
-
-- `.coding-assistants/cursor/` - Cursor Rule files for framework integration
-- `CLAUDE.md` - Add framework usage instructions (if present)
-- `.architecture/members.yml` - Customize for project's needs
-- `.architecture/principles.md` - Align with project architecture
\ No newline at end of file
+# AI Software Architect Framework - Setup
+
+## Setup Command
+
+To set up the framework in this project, use:
+```
+Setup ai-software-architect
+```
+
+Alternative phrases:
+- "Setup architecture"
+- "Initialize architecture framework"
+
+## What Setup Does
+
+1. **Analyzes Project**: Det
+
+ects languages, frameworks, and patterns
+2. **Creates Directory Structure**: Sets up `.architecture/` with proper subdirectories
+3. **Customizes Members**: Creates architecture team based on detected technologies
+4. **Customizes Principles**: Tailors principles to your technology stack
+5. **Sets up Templates**: Provides ready-to-use templates for ADRs and reviews
+6. **Conducts Initial Analysis**: Creates comprehensive initial system analysis
+
+## Setup Verification
+
+After setup, verify with:
+```
+What's our architecture status?
+```
+
+You should see:
+- Framework setup: Complete
+- ADRs created: 0 (initial state)
+- Reviews conducted: 1 (initial analysis)
+- Team members: 4-8 (depending on stack)
+
+## Post-Setup Steps
+
+1. **Review Initial Analysis**: Check `.architecture/reviews/initial-system-analysis.md`
+2. **Customize Members**: Edit `.architecture/members.yml` if needed
+3. **Review Principles**: Check `.architecture/decisions/principles.md`
+4. **Create First ADR**: Document an existing architectural decision
+
+## When to Run Setup
+
+- **First time**: When adding framework to project
+- **Do NOT re-run**: If `.architecture/` already exists
+- **Check first**: Use status command before setup
+
+## Customization After Setup
+
+You can customize:
+- Members (`.architecture/members.yml`)
+- Principles (`.architecture/decisions/principles.md`)
+- Templates (`.architecture/templates/`)
+- Configuration (`.architecture/config.yml`)
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+**Already set up error**: Framework is already installed, use status command instead
+**Permission errors**: Check directory permissions
+**Missing dependencies**: Ensure git is available if cloning
+
+## Next Steps
+
+After setup:
+1. "List architecture members" - See your team
+2. "Create ADR for [first decision]" - Document a decision
+3. "Start architecture review" - Conduct first review
diff --git a/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_structure.mdc b/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_structure.mdc
index 1d6802a..57a1deb 100644
--- a/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_structure.mdc
+++ b/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_structure.mdc
@@ -1,57 +1,174 @@
----
-description: Directory structure and organization of the AI Software Architect framework
-globs:
- - ".architecture/**/*"
-alwaysApply: false
----
+# AI Software Architect Framework - Structure
-# AI Software Architect Framework Structure
+## Directory Organization
-This rule explains the directory structure and organization of the AI Software Architect framework.
+### `.architecture/` - Root Directory
-## Main Directories
+Main framework directory containing all architecture documentation.
-```
-.architecture/
-├── decisions/
-│ ├── adrs/ # Architectural Decision Records
-│ └── principles.md # Architectural principles document
-├── reviews/ # Architecture review documents
-├── recalibration/ # Recalibration plans and tracking
-├── comparisons/ # Version-to-version comparisons
-├── docs/ # General architecture documentation
-├── templates/ # Templates for various documents
-└── members.yml # Architecture review team members
-```
+#### `.architecture/decisions/` - Decision Documentation
-## .coding-assistants/
+**`adrs/`** - Architectural Decision Records
+- Numbered sequentially (ADR-001, ADR-002, etc.)
+- Captures context, decision, and consequences
+- Immutable historical record
+- Format: `ADR-XXX-kebab-case-title.md`
+**`principles.md`** - Core Architectural Principles
+- Project-specific principles
+- Technology stack guidelines
+- Decision-making criteria
+- Living document (can evolve)
+
+#### `.architecture/reviews/` - Review Documents
+
+Contains architecture review documents:
+- **Version reviews**: `1-0-0.md`, `2-0-0.md`
+- **Feature reviews**: `feature-kebab-case.md`
+- **Specialist reviews**: `specialist-role-target.md`
+- **Initial analysis**: `initial-system-analysis.md`
+
+Each review includes:
+- Individual member perspectives
+- Collaborative discussion
+- Consolidated findings
+- Prioritized recommendations
+
+#### `.architecture/recalibration/` - Action Plans
+
+Implementation plans derived from reviews:
+- Prioritized recommendations
+- ADR updates needed
+- Implementation roadmap
+- Progress tracking
+- Format matches corresponding review
+
+#### `.architecture/comparisons/` - Version Comparisons
+
+Version-to-version architecture evolution:
+- Changes in patterns
+- Decision impacts
+- Technical debt trends
+- Lessons learned
+
+#### `.architecture/templates/` - Document Templates
+
+Reusable templates:
+- **adr-template.md**: ADR structure
+- **review-template.md**: Review structure
+- **recalibration-template.md**: Recalibration structure
+- **config.yml**: Framework configuration
+
+#### `.architecture/members.yml` - Team Definitions
+
+Architecture team member personas:
+- ID, name, title
+- Specialties and domains
+- Perspective description
+- Used in reviews
+
+Example:
+```yaml
+members:
+ - id: security_specialist
+ name: "Security Specialist"
+ title: "Security Architecture Expert"
+ specialties:
+ - "Threat modeling"
+ - "Security patterns"
+ - "Data protection"
+ perspective: "Evaluates security implications..."
```
-.coding-assistants/
-├── claude/ # Claude Code configuration
-├── cursor/ # Cursor configuration
-└── codex/ # GitHub Copilot/Codex configuration
-```
-## Document Types
+#### `.architecture/config.yml` - Configuration (Optional)
+
+Framework behavior configuration:
+- Pragmatic mode settings
+- Deferral tracking
+- Custom workflows
+- Integration preferences
+
+### `.coding-assistants/` - AI Assistant Configuration
+
+Assistant-specific configurations:
+- **claude/**: Claude Code configurations
+- **cursor/**: Cursor Rules (this directory)
+- **codex/**: GitHub Copilot configurations
+
+## File Naming Conventions
+
+### ADRs
+Format: `ADR-XXX-kebab-case-title.md`
+- XXX: Zero-padded sequential number (001, 002, ...)
+- Title: Lowercase with hyphens
+
+Examples:
+- `ADR-001-use-postgresql.md`
+- `ADR-015-implement-cqrs-pattern.md`
+
+### Reviews
+**Version**: `X-Y-Z.md` (dots become hyphens)
+- `1-0-0.md`
+- `2-1-3.md`
+
+**Feature**: `feature-kebab-case.md`
+- `feature-authentication.md`
+- `feature-payment-processing.md`
+
+**Specialist**: `specialist-role-target.md`
+- `security-specialist-api-auth.md`
+- `performance-expert-database-queries.md`
+
+### Recalibration
+Matches corresponding review:
+- `1-0-0.md` (for version review)
+- `feature-authentication.md` (for feature review)
+
+## Content Structure
+
+### ADR Structure
+1. Status (Proposed/Accepted/Deprecated/Superseded)
+2. Context (problem and background)
+3. Decision Drivers (factors influencing decision)
+4. Decision (chosen approach)
+5. Consequences (positive and negative)
+6. Implementation (approach and timeline)
+7. Validation (success criteria)
+8. References (related docs)
+
+### Review Structure
+1. Executive Summary
+2. Individual Member Reviews
+3. Collaborative Discussion
+4. Consolidated Findings
+5. Recommendations (prioritized)
+6. Success Metrics
+7. Follow-up plan
-1. **ADRs** (.architecture/decisions/adrs/):
- - Lightweight documents that capture architectural decisions
- - Include context, decision, status, consequences, and alternatives
+### Recalibration Structure
+1. Review Analysis & Prioritization
+2. Architectural Plan Updates
+3. Documentation Refresh
+4. Implementation Roadmap
+5. Progress Tracking
-2. **Reviews** (.architecture/reviews/):
- - Version-based reviews (e.g., `1-0-0.md`)
- - Feature-based reviews (e.g., `feature-name.md`)
- - Include multi-perspective analysis from different architecture roles
+## Best Practices
-3. **Recalibration Plans** (.architecture/recalibration/):
- - Action plans for implementing review recommendations
- - Track progress on architectural improvements
+**File Organization**:
+- Keep related documents together
+- Use consistent naming
+- Link documents with references
+- Maintain index in reviews
-4. **Principles** (.architecture/decisions/principles.md):
- - Core architectural principles guiding the project
- - High-level design philosophy and constraints
+**Content Guidelines**:
+- Be concise but complete
+- Focus on "why" over "what"
+- Include diagrams where helpful
+- Date all documents
+- Sign off on reviews
-5. **Members** (.architecture/members.yml):
- - Defines architecture review team members
- - Each member has specialties, disciplines, and domains
\ No newline at end of file
+**Maintenance**:
+- Archive superseded ADRs (don't delete)
+- Update principles as project evolves
+- Regular cleanup of drafts
+- Version control everything
diff --git a/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_usage.mdc b/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_usage.mdc
index 7a63c5a..f28c004 100644
--- a/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_usage.mdc
+++ b/.coding-assistants/cursor/ai_software_architect_usage.mdc
@@ -1,42 +1,125 @@
----
-description: How to use the AI Software Architect framework for architecture documentation and reviews
-globs:
- - ".architecture/**/*"
- - "**/*.md"
-alwaysApply: false
----
+# AI Software Architect Framework - Usage
-# AI Software Architect Framework
+## Core Commands
-This rule provides guidance on using the AI Software Architect framework - a markdown-based system for implementing rigorous software architecture practices with AI assistant integration.
+### Create Architectural Decision Record (ADR)
-## Directory Structure
+**Command**: "Create ADR for [decision topic]"
-The AI Software Architect framework uses these key directories:
+**Examples**:
+- "Create ADR for using PostgreSQL database"
+- "Document architectural decision for microservices"
+- "Write ADR about authentication approach"
-- `.architecture/` - The main container for all architectural documentation
- - `decisions/adrs/` - Contains Architectural Decision Records (ADRs)
- - `decisions/principles.md` - Architectural principles document
- - `reviews/` - Holds architecture review documents
- - `recalibration/` - Contains plans for implementing architectural changes
- - `comparisons/` - Version-to-version comparisons
- - `templates/` - Templates for various document types
- - `members.yml` - Defines architecture review team members
+**Result**: Creates numbered ADR in `.architecture/decisions/adrs/`
-- `.coding-assistants/` - Configuration for AI assistants to understand your architecture
- - Each assistant has its own subdirectory (claude, cursor, codex)
+### Start Architecture Review
-## Key Workflows
+**Command**: "Start architecture review for [version/feature]"
-1. **Creating ADRs**: Document architectural decisions in `.architecture/decisions/adrs/`
-2. **Architecture Reviews**: Conduct and document reviews in `.architecture/reviews/` using:
- - Version-based format (e.g., `1-0-0.md`) for version reviews
- - Feature-based format (e.g., `feature-name.md`) for feature reviews
-3. **Recalibration**: Plan implementation in `.architecture/recalibration/`
-4. **Specialized Reviews**: Get focused feedback from specific architectural perspectives
+**Examples**:
+- "Start architecture review for version 2.0.0"
+- "Review architecture for authentication system"
+- "Conduct architecture review for payment feature"
-## Commands for Cursor Users
+**Result**: Comprehensive multi-perspective review document
-- "Review this architecture using AI Software Architect framework"
-- "Create an ADR for [topic] following the AI Software Architect format"
-- "Provide a security review for this code using the AI Software Architect framework"
\ No newline at end of file
+### Request Specialist Review
+
+**Command**: "Ask [Specialist Name] to review [target]"
+
+**Examples**:
+- "Ask Security Specialist to review API authentication"
+- "Have Performance Expert review database queries"
+- "Get Domain Expert's opinion on data model"
+
+**Result**: Focused review from specialist perspective
+
+**Note**: If specialist doesn't exist, they'll be created automatically
+
+### List Architecture Team
+
+**Command**: "List architecture members"
+
+**Alternatives**:
+- "Who's on the architecture team?"
+- "Show me the architects"
+- "What specialists are available?"
+
+**Result**: List of team members with specialties
+
+### Check Architecture Status
+
+**Command**: "What's our architecture status?"
+
+**Alternatives**:
+- "Show architecture documentation"
+- "Architecture health check"
+- "How many ADRs do we have?"
+
+**Result**: Summary of ADRs, reviews, team members, and health
+
+### Start Recalibration
+
+**Command**: "Start architecture recalibration for [target]"
+
+**Examples**:
+- "Start recalibration for version 2.0 review"
+- "Create action plan from authentication review"
+- "Plan implementation of security recommendations"
+
+**Result**: Prioritized action plan with ADR updates and roadmap
+
+## Workflow Patterns
+
+### New Feature Development
+1. "Start architecture review for [feature]"
+2. "Ask [relevant specialist] to review [specific concern]"
+3. "Create ADR for [key decisions]"
+4. "Start recalibration for [feature]"
+
+### Technical Debt Assessment
+1. "Review [component] for technical debt"
+2. "Ask Maintainability Expert to suggest priorities"
+3. "Create ADR for refactoring approach"
+4. "Start recalibration for improvements"
+
+### Pre-Release Review
+1. "What's our architecture status?"
+2. "Start architecture review for version X.Y.Z"
+3. "Address findings from review"
+4. "Start recalibration for next version"
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Be Specific**: Include context and scope in requests
+2. **Use Specialists**: Leverage different perspectives
+3. **Document Decisions**: Create ADRs for significant choices
+4. **Regular Reviews**: Schedule reviews before major releases
+5. **Track Progress**: Use status checks regularly
+6. **Link Documents**: Reference ADRs in code and reviews
+
+## Tips for Cursor Integration
+
+- **Reference files**: Mention specific files when relevant
+- **Ask follow-ups**: Dive deeper into recommendations
+- **Request examples**: Get concrete code examples
+- **Validate against principles**: Check alignment with ADRs
+- **Iterative refinement**: Start broad, then focus
+
+## Common Questions
+
+**Q: How many ADRs should we have?**
+A: Document significant decisions - typically 10-30 for most projects
+
+**Q: How often should we review?**
+A: Before major releases, quarterly, or when significant changes occur
+
+**Q: Can we customize the team?**
+A: Yes, edit `.architecture/members.yml` to add or modify specialists
+
+**Q: What if a specialist doesn't exist?**
+A: Just request them - they'll be created automatically
+
+**Q: How do we track implementation?**
+A: Use recalibration process to create action plans
diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..891e6a6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+# Claude Code local settings
+.claude/settings.local.json
+
+# Node modules
+node_modules/
+
+# Build outputs
+dist/
+build/
+
+# Environment files
+.env
+.env.local
+.env.*.local
+
+# OS files
+.DS_Store
+Thumbs.db
+
+# IDE files
+.vscode/
+.idea/
+*.swp
+*.swo
+*~
+
+# Logs
+*.log
+npm-debug.log*
+yarn-debug.log*
+yarn-error.log*
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 10b3873..0015592 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -29,14 +29,57 @@ Choose the installation method for your AI assistant:
### Claude Code Installation
-If you're using Claude Code, follow the detailed setup instructions in [USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md](USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md).
+Claude Code supports three installation methods:
+
+**Option 1: Claude Skills (Recommended for Claude Code)**
+
+Install as reusable skills that work across all your projects:
+
+```bash
+# Clone and install skills
+git clone https://github.com/codenamev/ai-software-architect
+cp -r ai-software-architect/.claude/skills ~/.claude/
+rm -rf ai-software-architect
+```
+
+Then in any project:
+```
+Setup ai-software-architect
+```
+
+See [USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md](USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md) for detailed instructions.
+
+**Benefits**: Simpler setup, no dependencies, automatic skill invocation, portable
+
+**Option 2: MCP Server**
+
+```bash
+npm install -g ai-software-architect
+```
+
+Then configure in `~/.claude/config.json`:
+```json
+{
+ "mcpServers": {
+ "ai-software-architect": {
+ "command": "mcp",
+ "args": []
+ }
+ }
+}
+```
+
+**Benefits**: Programmatic automation, external tool integration
+
+**Option 3: Traditional Setup**
-**Quick Setup:**
```
Setup architecture using: https://github.com/codenamev/ai-software-architect
```
-Claude Code will automatically detect the framework, customize it for your project, and set up the proper CLAUDE.md integration.
+See [USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md](USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md) for detailed instructions.
+
+**Benefits**: No installation required, works immediately
### Cursor Installation
@@ -74,15 +117,122 @@ Setup architecture using: https://github.com/codenamev/ai-software-architect
See [USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md](USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md) for detailed setup instructions. The framework will be configured with context files that GitHub Copilot and Codex can automatically understand.
+## Integration Method Comparison
+
+Choose the right integration method for your workflow:
+
+| Feature | Claude Skills | MCP Server | Traditional | Best For |
+|---------|---------------|------------|-------------|----------|
+| **Installation** | Copy skills to ~/.claude/ | npm install -g | Clone repo | Skills: Reusable across projects
MCP: Programmatic use
Traditional: Quick start |
+| **Setup Complexity** | ⭐ Simple | ⭐⭐ Medium | ⭐ Simple | Skills & Traditional easiest |
+| **AI Assistants** | Claude Code | Claude, Cursor | All assistants | Skills: Claude only
MCP: Claude, Cursor
Traditional: Universal |
+| **Invocation** | Automatic | Programmatic tools | Natural language | Skills: Most seamless
MCP: Most precise
Traditional: Most flexible |
+| **Dependencies** | None | Node.js ≥18 | None | Skills & Traditional: No deps |
+| **Core Features** | ✅ All 7 | ✅ All 7 | ✅ All 7 | All methods support core features |
+| **Advanced Features** | ⚠️ 60% | ⚠️ 33% | ✅ 100% | Traditional most feature-complete |
+| **Input Validation** | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Basic | ❌ No | Skills has best validation |
+| **Pragmatic Mode** | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | All methods support YAGNI enforcement |
+| **Dynamic Members** | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | Skills & Traditional auto-create specialists |
+| **Recalibration** | ⚠️ Planned | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | Traditional fully supports |
+| **Project Analysis** | ⚠️ Basic | ✅ Advanced | ⚠️ Basic | MCP has best analysis |
+| **Error Handling** | ✅ Explicit | ✅ Explicit | ⚠️ Implicit | Skills & MCP clearest |
+| **Documentation** | ✅ Detailed | ✅ Detailed | ✅ Detailed | All well-documented |
+| **Customization** | ⚠️ Edit skills | ⚠️ Fork code | ✅ Easy | Traditional most customizable |
+| **Updates** | Re-copy files | npm update | Git pull | Each has update path |
+| **Portability** | ✅ High | ⚠️ Medium | ✅ High | Skills & Traditional most portable |
+
+### Recommendation by Use Case
+
+**Choose Claude Skills if**:
+- You use Claude Code exclusively
+- You want the simplest setup
+- You want automatic skill invocation
+- You value portability across projects
+
+**Choose MCP Server if**:
+- You use Claude Code or Cursor
+- You want programmatic automation
+- You need advanced project analysis
+- You're building integrations
+
+**Choose Traditional if**:
+- You use multiple AI assistants
+- You want maximum flexibility
+- You need all advanced features (pragmatic mode, recalibration)
+- You want easy customization
+
+### Feature Availability Matrix
+
+| Feature | Claude Skills | MCP Server | Traditional |
+|---------|---------------|------------|-------------|
+| Setup Architecture | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Create ADR | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Architecture Review | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Specialist Review | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| List Members | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Get Status | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Pragmatic Mode (YAGNI) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Dynamic Member Creation | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
+| Recalibration Process | ⚠️ | ❌ | ✅ |
+| Initial System Analysis | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Input Validation | ✅ | ⚠️ | ❌ |
+| Tool Restrictions | ✅ | N/A | N/A |
+
+**Legend**: ✅ Fully supported, ⚠️ Partially supported, ❌ Not supported, N/A Not applicable
+
+See [Feature Parity Analysis](.architecture/reviews/feature-parity-analysis.md) for detailed comparison.
+
## Getting Started
-After installation, start using the framework:
+After installation, start using the framework with these standardized commands:
+
+### Standard Commands
+
+**Setup**:
+```
+Setup ai-software-architect
+```
+
+**Create ADR**:
+```
+Create ADR for [decision topic]
+```
+Example: "Create ADR for PostgreSQL database choice"
+
+**Architecture Review**:
+```
+Start architecture review for [version/feature]
+```
+Examples: "Start architecture review for version 2.0.0" or "Start architecture review for authentication feature"
+
+**Specialist Review**:
+```
+Ask [Specialist Name] to review [target]
+```
+Example: "Ask Security Specialist to review API authentication"
+
+**List Members**:
+```
+List architecture members
+```
+
+**Check Status**:
+```
+What's our architecture status?
+```
+
+**Enable Pragmatic Mode** (Optional):
+```
+Enable pragmatic mode
+```
+Example: "Enable pragmatic mode with balanced intensity"
-- **Create architecture decisions**: "Help me create an ADR for our new authentication system"
-- **Start architecture reviews**: "Start an architecture review for version 2.0.0"
-- **Get specialist opinions**: "Ask Security Architect to review this API design"
+**Recalibration** (Traditional method):
+```
+Start architecture recalibration for [target]
+```
-See [USAGE.md](USAGE.md) for detailed workflow instructions.
+See [USAGE.md](USAGE.md) for detailed workflow instructions and platform-specific variations.
## Upgrading
@@ -117,41 +267,74 @@ For general usage instructions, see [USAGE.md](USAGE.md).
### Claude Code
-For Claude Code users, see [USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md](USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md) for detailed instructions. Key capabilities include:
-
-- **Setup & Customization**: "Setup .architecture", "Customize architecture"
-- **Reviews**: "Start architecture review for version X.Y.Z" or "Review architecture for 'component'"
-- **Specialized Reviews**: "Ask Security Architect to review these code changes"
-- **Recalibration**: "Start architecture recalibration for 'feature name'"
-- **ADR Creation**: "Create an ADR for 'topic'"
+For Claude Code users, see [USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md](USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md) (Skills method) or [USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md](USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md) (Traditional method) for detailed instructions.
+
+**Available Skills** (when using Claude Skills installation):
+- **setup-architect**: Automatically sets up and customizes the framework
+- **create-adr**: Creates Architectural Decision Records
+- **architecture-review**: Conducts comprehensive multi-perspective reviews
+- **specialist-review**: Gets focused reviews from specific experts
+- **list-members**: Shows your architecture team
+- **architecture-status**: Displays current documentation state
+
+**Standard Commands**:
+- **Setup**: "Setup ai-software-architect"
+- **Create ADR**: "Create ADR for [topic]"
+- **Architecture Review**: "Start architecture review for [version/feature]"
+- **Specialist Review**: "Ask [Specialist Name] to review [target]"
+- **List Members**: "List architecture members"
+- **Check Status**: "What's our architecture status?"
+- **Recalibration**: "Start architecture recalibration for [target]" (Traditional method)
+
+**Alternative Phrases**:
+- Setup: "Setup .architecture", "Initialize architecture framework"
+- Create ADR: "Document architectural decision for [topic]", "Write ADR about [topic]"
+- Reviews: "Conduct architecture review", "Review architecture for [scope]"
+- Specialist: "Get [specialist]'s opinion on [topic]", "Have [role] review [component]"
Claude can dynamically create new specialist roles if they don't exist in your `members.yml` file.
### Cursor
-For Cursor users, see [USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md](USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md) for detailed instructions. Key capabilities include:
+For Cursor users, see [USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md](USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md) for detailed instructions.
-- **Setup & Customization**: "Setup ai-software-architect", "Setup architecture"
-- **Architecture Reviews**: "Review this architecture using the AI Software Architect framework"
-- **Specialized Reviews**: "Analyze this from a security perspective using AI Software Architect"
-- **Documentation Creation**: "Create an ADR for this decision using the AI Software Architect format"
+**Standard Commands**:
+- **Setup**: "Setup ai-software-architect"
+- **Create ADR**: "Create ADR for [topic]"
+- **Architecture Review**: "Start architecture review for [version/feature]"
+- **Specialist Review**: "Ask [Specialist Name] to review [target]"
+- **List Members**: "List architecture members"
+- **Check Status**: "What's our architecture status?"
-Cursor uses .mdc rule files in the `.coding-assistants/cursor` directory to understand the framework.
+**Natural Alternatives** (Cursor also understands):
+- "Review this architecture"
+- "Analyze this from a security perspective"
+- "Create an ADR for this decision"
+
+Cursor uses .mdc rule files in the `.coding-assistants/cursor/` directory to understand the framework.
### GitHub Copilot / Codex
-For GitHub Copilot and OpenAI Codex users, see [USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md](USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md) for detailed instructions. Key features include:
+For GitHub Copilot and OpenAI Codex users, see [USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md](USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md) for detailed instructions.
+
+**Natural Language Commands** (context-based recognition):
+- **Setup**: "Setup architecture"
+- **Create ADR**: "Create an ADR for [decision]"
+- **Architecture Review**: "Review this architecture", "Start architecture review for [target]"
+- **Specialist Review**: "Review this for security issues", "Analyze this for performance"
+- **Check Status**: "Summarize our architectural decisions"
-- **Natural Language Commands**: Uses context-based recognition - no need to mention the framework explicitly
-- **Architecture Reviews**: "Review this architecture", "What are the security implications?"
-- **ADR Creation**: "Create an ADR for our database choice"
-- **Code Generation**: Generate code that follows established architectural patterns and ADRs
-- **Inline Guidance**: Get architectural suggestions directly in your IDE
+**Key Features**:
+- No need to mention the framework explicitly
+- Context-based recognition from project files
+- Inline architectural guidance in your IDE
+- Code generation following established patterns
+- Natural conversation about architecture
-Examples of natural commands:
+**Example Commands**:
- "What are the architectural implications of this change?"
- "Review this database schema for performance"
-- "Create an ADR for our microservices approach"
+- "Does this code follow our architectural principles?"
### Other AI Assistants
@@ -174,6 +357,32 @@ Architecture reviews consider multiple specialized perspectives:
- AI Engineering
- And dynamically created specialists as needed
+### Pragmatic Mode (YAGNI Enforcement)
+
+Pragmatic Mode helps prevent over-engineering by adding a "Pragmatic Enforcer" who:
+- **Challenges complexity** - Questions abstractions, patterns, and "best practices" that may not be needed yet
+- **Proposes simpler alternatives** - Suggests minimal implementations that meet current requirements
+- **Calculates trade-offs** - Scores necessity vs. complexity (target ratio <1.5)
+- **Tracks deferrals** - Documents decisions to defer features with clear trigger conditions
+
+**When to use**:
+- New projects or MVPs
+- Teams prone to over-engineering
+- Resource-constrained environments
+- Projects with tight deadlines
+
+**Configurable intensity**:
+- **Strict**: Challenges aggressively, requires strong justification
+- **Balanced**: Thoughtful challenges, accepts justified complexity (recommended)
+- **Lenient**: Raises concerns without blocking
+
+Enable with:
+```
+Enable pragmatic mode
+```
+
+See [ADR-002](/.architecture/decisions/adrs/ADR-002-pragmatic-guard-mode.md) and [Pragmatic Mode Summary](/.architecture/decisions/PRAGMATIC-MODE-SUMMARY.md) for details.
+
### Feature-Based Architecture Management
The framework now supports:
diff --git a/USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md b/USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5574c14
--- /dev/null
+++ b/USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md
@@ -0,0 +1,484 @@
+# Using AI Software Architect with Claude Skills
+
+Quick guide for using AI Software Architect framework as Claude Skills in Claude Code.
+
+## What are Claude Skills?
+
+Claude Skills are modular capabilities that extend Claude through organized prompts. The AI Software Architect skills provide seamless architectural guidance and documentation.
+
+## Why Skills?
+
+**vs MCP:**
+- Simpler setup (no Node.js/npm)
+- No dependencies
+- Automatic invocation
+- Portable and version-controllable
+
+**vs CLAUDE.md:**
+- Modular and focused
+- Auto-discovered by Claude
+- Reusable across projects
+- Easier to maintain
+
+## Installation
+
+### Personal Skills (Recommended)
+
+Use across all projects:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/codenamev/ai-software-architect
+cp -r ai-software-architect/.claude/skills ~/.claude/
+rm -rf ai-software-architect
+```
+
+### Project-Specific Skills
+
+For one project only:
+
+```bash
+mkdir -p .claude/skills
+git clone https://github.com/codenamev/ai-software-architect temp
+cp -r temp/.claude/skills/* .claude/skills/
+rm -rf temp
+```
+
+### Quick Install Script
+
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# install-skills.sh
+
+TYPE="${1:-personal}"
+
+if [ "$TYPE" = "personal" ]; then
+ TARGET="$HOME/.claude/skills"
+else
+ TARGET=".claude/skills"
+fi
+
+mkdir -p "$TARGET"
+git clone https://github.com/codenamev/ai-software-architect /tmp/arch
+cp -r /tmp/arch/.claude/skills/* "$TARGET/"
+rm -rf /tmp/arch
+
+echo "✅ Installed to $TARGET"
+```
+
+Usage:
+```bash
+chmod +x install-skills.sh
+./install-skills.sh personal # All projects
+./install-skills.sh project # Current project
+```
+
+## Available Skills
+
+### 1. setup-architect
+Sets up framework for your project.
+
+**Usage**: "Setup ai-software-architect"
+
+**Actions**:
+- Analyzes codebase
+- Customizes for your tech stack
+- Creates architecture team
+- Conducts initial analysis
+
+### 2. create-adr
+Creates Architectural Decision Records.
+
+**Usage**: "Create ADR for [decision]"
+
+**Actions**:
+- Generates sequential ADR number
+- Creates structured document
+- Captures alternatives and trade-offs
+
+**Example**: "Create ADR for JWT authentication"
+
+### 3. architecture-review
+Comprehensive multi-perspective reviews.
+
+**Usage**: "Start architecture review for version 2.0.0"
+
+**Actions**:
+- All team members review
+- Collaborative discussion
+- Prioritized recommendations
+
+### 4. specialist-review
+Focused expert reviews.
+
+**Usage**: "Ask Security Specialist to review authentication"
+
+**Actions**:
+- Deep-dive from specific perspective
+- Targeted recommendations
+- Auto-creates new specialists
+
+### 5. list-members
+View architecture team.
+
+**Usage**: "List architecture members"
+
+**Actions**:
+- Shows all members and specialties
+- Groups by category
+- Explains how to request reviews
+
+### 6. architecture-status
+Check documentation state.
+
+**Usage**: "What's our architecture status?"
+
+**Actions**:
+- Scans all directories
+- Analyzes documentation health
+- Provides recommendations
+
+### 7. pragmatic-guard
+Enables Pragmatic Mode (YAGNI Enforcement).
+
+**Usage**: "Enable pragmatic mode" or "Turn on YAGNI enforcement"
+
+**Actions**:
+- Configures pragmatic mode settings
+- Challenges over-engineering
+- Proposes simpler alternatives
+- Tracks deferred decisions
+
+**Example**: "Enable pragmatic mode with balanced intensity"
+
+## Standard Commands
+
+Once skills are installed, use these commands in Claude Code:
+
+**Setup**:
+```
+Setup ai-software-architect
+```
+
+**Create ADR**:
+```
+Create ADR for [decision topic]
+```
+Example: "Create ADR for database choice"
+
+**Architecture Review**:
+```
+Start architecture review for [version/feature]
+```
+Example: "Start architecture review for version 1.0"
+
+**Specialist Review**:
+```
+Ask [Specialist Name] to review [target]
+```
+Example: "Ask Security Specialist to review authentication"
+
+**List Members**:
+```
+List architecture members
+```
+
+**Check Status**:
+```
+What's our architecture status?
+```
+
+**Enable Pragmatic Mode**:
+```
+Enable pragmatic mode
+```
+Example: "Enable pragmatic mode with balanced intensity"
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# 1. Install skills
+cp -r ai-software-architect/.claude/skills ~/.claude/
+
+# 2. In Claude Code, setup framework
+Setup ai-software-architect
+
+# 3. Start documenting
+Create ADR for database choice
+Ask Security Specialist to review auth
+Start architecture review for version 1.0
+What's our architecture status?
+
+# 4. Optional: Enable pragmatic mode to prevent over-engineering
+Enable pragmatic mode
+```
+
+## Typical Workflow
+
+### Initial Setup
+```
+You: Setup ai-software-architect
+
+Claude: [Analyzes your React+Node.js project]
+ [Adds JavaScript Expert, React Specialist, Node.js Expert]
+ [Creates initial architectural analysis]
+ [Sets up directory structure]
+```
+
+### Document Decisions
+```
+You: Create ADR for PostgreSQL database
+
+Claude: [Creates structured ADR with context, alternatives, trade-offs]
+ [Saves to .architecture/decisions/adrs/ADR-001-postgresql.md]
+```
+
+### Get Reviews
+```
+# Focused review
+You: Ask Security Specialist to review authentication
+
+Claude: [Security-focused analysis]
+ [Identifies issues and improvements]
+ [Creates review document]
+
+# Comprehensive review
+You: Start architecture review for version 1.0.0
+
+Claude: [All members review from their perspectives]
+ [Collaborative discussion]
+ [Comprehensive document with priorities]
+```
+
+### Check Status
+```
+You: What's our architecture status?
+
+Claude: [Reports: 5 ADRs, 3 reviews, 8 team members]
+ [Health: Good]
+ [Recommendations for improvement]
+```
+
+## How Skills Work
+
+Claude automatically invokes skills based on your request:
+
+- "Setup ai-software-architect" → setup-architect
+- "Create ADR for..." → create-adr
+- "Ask [specialist] to review..." → specialist-review
+- "Start architecture review..." → architecture-review
+- "List architecture members" → list-members
+- "What's our architecture status?" → architecture-status
+
+## Customization
+
+### Modify Skills
+
+```bash
+# Edit any skill
+vim ~/.claude/skills/setup-architect/SKILL.md
+
+# Changes take effect immediately
+```
+
+### Create Custom Skills
+
+```bash
+mkdir ~/.claude/skills/my-custom-skill
+
+cat > ~/.claude/skills/my-custom-skill/SKILL.md <<'EOF'
+---
+name: my-custom-skill
+description: Custom skill for my needs. Use when...
+---
+
+# My Custom Skill
+
+## Process
+1. [Step 1]
+2. [Step 2]
+EOF
+```
+
+### Combine with CLAUDE.md
+
+Skills work alongside project instructions:
+
+```markdown
+# CLAUDE.md
+
+## Project Overview
+[Your project details]
+
+## Architecture
+
+Uses AI Software Architect skills.
+
+**Commands**:
+- "Setup ai-software-architect" - Setup
+- "Create ADR for [topic]" - Document
+- "Ask [specialist] to review [target]" - Review
+- "What's our architecture status?" - Status
+
+[Rest of your instructions]
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Skills Not Found
+
+```bash
+# Verify installation
+ls ~/.claude/skills/
+
+# Should show:
+# setup-architect/
+# create-adr/
+# architecture-review/
+# specialist-review/
+# list-members/
+# architecture-status/
+```
+
+### Skills Not Invoked
+
+Use exact trigger phrases:
+- ✅ "Setup ai-software-architect"
+- ❌ "Set up the architecture thing"
+
+Or be explicit:
+- "Use the setup-architect skill"
+
+### Update Skills
+
+```bash
+# Backup current
+mv ~/.claude/skills ~/.claude/skills.backup
+
+# Reinstall
+git clone https://github.com/codenamev/ai-software-architect /tmp/arch
+cp -r /tmp/arch/.claude/skills ~/.claude/
+rm -rf /tmp/arch
+```
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Start with personal installation** - Use across all projects
+2. **Customize per-project if needed** - Copy to `.claude/skills/`
+3. **Version control project skills** - Commit if customized
+4. **Document your workflow** - Add to README or CLAUDE.md
+5. **Keep skills updated** - Periodically pull latest versions
+
+## Examples
+
+### New Project
+
+```
+You: Setup ai-software-architect
+
+Claude: [Analyzes codebase: Next.js + TypeScript]
+ [Adds JavaScript Expert, React Specialist, TypeScript Expert]
+ [Creates initial analysis: 15 pages]
+ [Identifies: Good structure, improve error handling, add tests]
+
+You: Create ADR for error handling strategy
+
+Claude: [Creates ADR-001-error-handling-strategy.md]
+ [Documents try/catch vs error boundaries decision]
+```
+
+### Pre-Release Review
+
+```
+You: We're releasing v2.0. Full architecture review please.
+
+Claude: [Reviews from 9 perspectives]
+ [Finds: N+1 queries, rate limiting needed, docs gaps]
+ [Creates 45-page review with priorities]
+ [Suggests: Fix queries (critical), add rate limiting (high)]
+
+You: Ask Performance Specialist to review the N+1 query issue
+
+Claude: [Deep-dive on query performance]
+ [Identifies 3 problem areas]
+ [Provides specific fixes with code examples]
+```
+
+## Migration from MCP
+
+Currently using MCP? Switch to skills:
+
+```bash
+# 1. Install skills
+cp -r ai-software-architect/.claude/skills ~/.claude/
+
+# 2. Remove MCP config (optional)
+# Edit ~/.claude/config.json, remove ai-software-architect MCP entry
+
+# 3. Test
+# In Claude Code: "List architecture members"
+
+# 4. Continue using existing docs
+# All .architecture/ files remain compatible
+```
+
+## FAQ
+
+**Q: Install for every project?**
+A: No! Install once in `~/.claude/skills/` for all projects.
+
+**Q: Customize per project?**
+A: Yes. Copy to `.claude/skills/` in project and modify.
+
+**Q: Work offline?**
+A: Yes. Skills are local text files.
+
+**Q: Update skills?**
+A: Re-run installation to get latest.
+
+**Q: Create custom skills?**
+A: Yes. Add directory with `SKILL.md` in `.claude/skills/`.
+
+**Q: Replace CLAUDE.md?**
+A: No. Use both - skills for framework, CLAUDE.md for project specifics.
+
+**Q: Use with MCP?**
+A: Possible but unnecessary. Choose one.
+
+## Structure
+
+```
+~/.claude/skills/ # Personal (all projects)
+├── setup-architect/
+│ └── SKILL.md
+├── create-adr/
+│ └── SKILL.md
+├── architecture-review/
+│ └── SKILL.md
+├── specialist-review/
+│ └── SKILL.md
+├── list-members/
+│ └── SKILL.md
+├── architecture-status/
+│ └── SKILL.md
+└── pragmatic-guard/
+ └── SKILL.md
+
+.claude/skills/ # Project-specific (optional)
+└── [same structure, customized]
+```
+
+## Next Steps
+
+1. **Install**: Copy skills to `~/.claude/skills/`
+2. **Setup**: In project, say "Setup ai-software-architect"
+3. **Use**: Start documenting decisions and requesting reviews
+4. **Iterate**: Check status, address findings, repeat
+
+Happy architecting! 🏗️
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+- General usage: [USAGE.md](USAGE.md)
+- Traditional Claude setup: [USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md](USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md)
+- Framework overview: [README.md](README.md)
+- Issues: https://github.com/codenamev/ai-software-architect/issues
diff --git a/USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md b/USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md
index 0babf6b..2b09565 100644
--- a/USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md
+++ b/USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md
@@ -25,48 +25,128 @@ Claude will automatically:
After installation, Claude is ready to help with architecture tasks. Use natural language commands - Claude understands the framework context automatically.
-## Key Commands for Claude Code
+## Standard Commands
### Setup & Customization
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `Setup .architecture` | Initial setup and customization of the framework |
-| `Customize software architect` | Refine or update the framework configuration |
-| `Setup software architect` | Alternative phrasing for initial setup |
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+Setup ai-software-architect
+```
+
+**Alternative Phrases**:
+- "Setup .architecture"
+- "Setup architecture"
+- "Initialize architecture framework"
+- "Customize software architect" (for updates)
+
+### Create Architectural Decision Record (ADR)
+
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+Create ADR for [decision topic]
+```
+
+**Examples**:
+- "Create ADR for PostgreSQL database choice"
+- "Create ADR for microservices architecture"
+- "Create ADR for authentication approach"
+
+**Alternative Phrases**:
+- "Document architectural decision for [topic]"
+- "Write ADR about [topic]"
### Architecture Reviews
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `Start architecture review for version X.Y.Z` | Begin a comprehensive review for a version |
-| `Start architecture review for 'feature name'` | Review a specific feature or component |
-| `Review architecture for 'component description'` | Analyze a particular component |
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+Start architecture review for [version/feature]
+```
+
+**Examples**:
+- "Start architecture review for version 2.0.0"
+- "Start architecture review for authentication system"
+- "Start architecture review for payment feature"
+
+**Alternative Phrases**:
+- "Review architecture for [component]"
+- "Conduct architecture review for [scope]"
+
+### Specialist Reviews
+
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+Ask [Specialist Name] to review [target]
+```
+
+**Examples**:
+- "Ask Security Specialist to review API authentication"
+- "Ask Performance Expert to review database queries"
+- "Ask Ruby Expert to review module structure"
+
+**Alternative Phrases**:
+- "Have [specialist] review [target]"
+- "Get [specialist]'s opinion on [topic]"
+
+**Note**: Claude will dynamically create new specialist roles if they don't exist in your members.yml file.
-### Specialized Reviews
+### List Architecture Team
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `Ask Security Architect to review these code changes` | Get security-focused review |
-| `Have Performance Specialist review this database schema` | Get performance-focused review |
-| `Ask Ruby Expert if my use of modules follows best practices` | Get language-specific expertise |
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+List architecture members
+```
+
+**Alternative Phrases**:
+- "Who's on the architecture team?"
+- "Show me the architects"
+- "What specialists are available?"
+
+### Check Architecture Status
+
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+What's our architecture status?
+```
+
+**Alternative Phrases**:
+- "Show architecture documentation"
+- "Architecture health check"
+- "How many ADRs do we have?"
+
+### Enable Pragmatic Mode (YAGNI Enforcement)
+
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+Enable pragmatic mode
+```
+
+**Examples**:
+- "Enable pragmatic mode with balanced intensity"
+- "Turn on YAGNI enforcement"
+- "Activate simplicity guard"
-Claude will dynamically create new specialist roles if they don't exist in your members.yml file.
+**Alternative Phrases**:
+- "Challenge complexity"
+- "Configure pragmatic enforcer"
+
+**Note**: Available when using CLAUDE.md integration. This mode adds a Pragmatic Enforcer who challenges over-engineering and proposes simpler alternatives.
### Recalibration
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `Start architecture recalibration for version X.Y.Z` | Plan implementation based on review |
-| `Recalibrate architecture for 'feature name'` | Create action plan for a feature |
-| `Implement architecture changes for 'component'` | Get implementation guidance |
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+Start architecture recalibration for [target]
+```
-### ADR Creation
+**Examples**:
+- "Start architecture recalibration for version 2.0.0"
+- "Recalibrate architecture for authentication feature"
+- "Create action plan from security review"
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `Create an ADR for 'topic'` | Draft an Architectural Decision Record |
-| `Document architectural decision for 'approach'` | Alternative way to create an ADR |
+**Alternative Phrases**:
+- "Plan implementation of [review findings]"
+- "Implement architecture changes for [component]"
## Advanced Usage
@@ -118,29 +198,37 @@ Create an implementation roadmap for the architectural changes identified in our
### New Feature Review
```
-1. "Start architecture review for adding OAuth 2.0 to our authentication system"
-2. "Ask Security Specialist to focus on the token handling in the OAuth implementation"
-3. "Create an ADR documenting our OAuth integration approach"
-4. "Start architecture recalibration based on the OAuth review"
-5. "Create implementation roadmap for OAuth integration"
+1. "Start architecture review for OAuth 2.0 authentication feature"
+2. "Ask Security Specialist to review token handling"
+3. "Create ADR for OAuth integration approach"
+4. "Start architecture recalibration for OAuth feature"
```
### Technical Debt Assessment
```
-1. "Review our current data access layer for technical debt"
-2. "Ask Maintainability Expert to suggest refactoring priorities"
-3. "Create an ADR for our data access layer refactoring approach"
+1. "Start architecture review for data access layer"
+2. "Ask Maintainability Expert to review refactoring priorities"
+3. "Create ADR for data layer refactoring approach"
4. "Start architecture recalibration for data layer improvements"
```
### Cross-Cutting Concern Analysis
```
-1. "Start architecture review for our logging and monitoring infrastructure"
-2. "Ask Operations Specialist to review our observability approach"
-3. "Create an ADR for standardizing observability across services"
-4. "Start architecture recalibration for implementing the new standards"
+1. "Start architecture review for logging infrastructure"
+2. "Ask Performance Specialist to review observability approach"
+3. "Create ADR for standardized observability"
+4. "Start architecture recalibration for observability standards"
+```
+
+### Pre-Release Workflow
+
+```
+1. "What's our architecture status?"
+2. "Start architecture review for version 2.0.0"
+3. "Create ADR for key decisions identified in review"
+4. "Start architecture recalibration for version 2.0.0"
```
## Remember
diff --git a/USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md b/USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md
index 562afd1..4b980c3 100644
--- a/USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md
+++ b/USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md
@@ -20,50 +20,63 @@ GitHub Copilot/Codex will automatically:
- Conduct a collaborative architectural analysis with all framework members
- Create an initial system analysis document in `.architecture/reviews/initial-system-analysis.md`
-## Natural Language Commands
+## Standard Commands
-The framework uses context-based recognition - no need to mention "AI Software Architect" explicitly. Just use natural language:
+The framework uses context-based recognition. You can use structured commands or natural language:
-### Setup & Customization
+### Structured Commands (Recommended for Clarity)
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `Setup architecture` | Initial setup and customization |
-| `Customize software architect` | Refine or update framework configuration |
-
-### Architecture Reviews
+**Setup**:
+```
+Setup architecture
+```
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `Review this architecture` | Begin a comprehensive review |
-| `Start architecture review for version 2.0.0` | Version-specific review |
-| `Review this feature` | Analyze a specific feature or component |
-| `What are the architectural implications of this change?` | Impact analysis |
+**Create ADR**:
+```
+Create an ADR for [decision]
+```
+Example: "Create an ADR for database choice"
-### Specialized Reviews
+**Architecture Review**:
+```
+Start architecture review for [version/feature]
+```
+OR
+```
+Review this architecture
+```
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `Review this for security issues` | Security-focused analysis |
-| `Analyze this database schema for performance` | Performance review |
-| `Check this code for maintainability problems` | Maintainability assessment |
-| `What are the scalability concerns here?` | Scalability analysis |
+**Specialist Review**:
+```
+Review this for [concern] issues
+```
+Examples:
+- "Review this for security issues"
+- "Analyze this database schema for performance"
+- "Check this code for maintainability problems"
-### ADR Creation
+**Check Status**:
+```
+Summarize our architectural decisions
+```
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `Create an ADR for our database choice` | Draft architectural decision record |
-| `Document this architectural decision` | Alternative ADR creation |
-| `Help me write an ADR for microservices` | Guided ADR creation |
+**Enable Pragmatic Mode**:
+```
+Enable pragmatic mode
+```
+Examples:
+- "Enable YAGNI enforcement with balanced intensity"
+- "Turn on simplicity guard"
-### Code Generation & Analysis
+### Natural Language Alternatives
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `Generate code following our architecture patterns` | Architecture-compliant code |
-| `Refactor this to match our ADRs` | Align code with decisions |
-| `Does this code follow our architectural principles?` | Compliance check |
+Copilot/Codex also understands natural phrasing:
+- "What are the architectural implications of this change?"
+- "What are the scalability concerns here?"
+- "Does this code follow our architectural principles?"
+- "Generate code following our architecture patterns"
+- "Refactor this to match our ADRs"
+- "Help me write an ADR for microservices"
## Context-Based Features
diff --git a/USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md b/USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md
index 7d8c7c7..f9f75db 100644
--- a/USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md
+++ b/USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md
@@ -36,41 +36,87 @@ The framework provides pre-configured Rule files for Cursor:
This follows Cursor's updated [Rules documentation](https://docs.cursor.com/context/rules).
-## Setup Commands
+## Standard Commands
-After installation, Cursor recognizes these setup commands:
+After installation, use these standardized commands in Cursor:
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `Setup ai-software-architect` | Full framework setup and customization |
-| `Setup architecture` | Alias for framework setup |
-| `Customize software architect` | Customize existing framework for project changes |
+### Setup & Customization
-## Key Commands for Cursor
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+Setup ai-software-architect
+```
+
+**Alternative Phrases**:
+- "Setup architecture"
+- "Initialize architecture framework"
+- "Customize software architect" (for updates)
+
+### Create ADR
+
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+Create ADR for [decision topic]
+```
+
+**Alternative Phrases**:
+- "Create an ADR for this decision"
+- "Document architectural decision for [topic]"
+
+### Architecture Review
+
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+Start architecture review for [version/feature]
+```
+
+**Natural Alternatives** (Cursor understands):
+- "Review this architecture"
+- "Analyze this feature"
+- "Evaluate this code's architecture"
+
+### Specialist Review
+
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+Ask [Specialist Name] to review [target]
+```
+
+**Natural Alternatives** (Cursor understands):
+- "Analyze this from a security perspective"
+- "Review this for performance"
+- "Evaluate maintainability"
+
+### List Members
+
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+List architecture members
+```
+
+**Alternative**: "Who's on the architecture team?"
+
+### Check Status
-### Architecture Reviews
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+What's our architecture status?
+```
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `Review this architecture` | Begin a comprehensive review |
-| `Analyze this feature` | Review a specific feature or component |
-| `Evaluate this code's architecture` | Analyze existing code architecture |
+**Alternative**: "Show architecture documentation"
-### Specialized Reviews
+### Enable Pragmatic Mode
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `Analyze this from a security perspective` | Get security-focused review |
-| `Review this for performance` | Get performance-focused review |
-| `Evaluate maintainability` | Get maintainability assessment |
+**Primary Command**:
+```
+Enable pragmatic mode
+```
-### Documentation Creation
+**Examples**:
+- "Enable pragmatic mode with balanced intensity"
+- "Turn on YAGNI enforcement"
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `Create an ADR for this decision` | Draft an Architectural Decision Record |
-| `Document this architectural approach` | Create documentation in the framework style |
-| `Help me write an architecture review` | Create a review document |
+**Note**: Available when using Cursor Rules integration. This mode adds a Pragmatic Enforcer who challenges over-engineering.
## Advanced Usage
@@ -110,18 +156,28 @@ Create an implementation plan based on the architecture review in .architecture/
### New Feature Design
```
-1. "Design a new authentication feature using the AI Software Architect framework"
-2. "Create an ADR for the authentication approach using AI Software Architect format"
-3. "Review the authentication design from a security perspective with AI Software Architect"
-4. "Create an implementation plan for the authentication feature based on the AI Software Architect review"
+1. "Start architecture review for authentication feature"
+2. "Ask Security Specialist to review authentication design"
+3. "Create ADR for authentication approach"
+4. "Start architecture recalibration for authentication feature"
```
### Architectural Assessment
```
-1. "Review our current API design using the AI Software Architect framework"
-2. "Identify architectural debt in our codebase using AI Software Architect principles"
-3. "Create a recalibration plan for API improvements using AI Software Architect"
+1. "Start architecture review for API design"
+2. "Ask Maintainability Expert to review architectural debt"
+3. "Create ADR for API improvements"
+4. "Start architecture recalibration for API improvements"
+```
+
+### Pre-Release Workflow
+
+```
+1. "What's our architecture status?"
+2. "Start architecture review for version 2.0.0"
+3. "Create ADR for key decisions"
+4. "Start architecture recalibration for version 2.0.0"
```
## Integration with Other Tools
diff --git a/USAGE.md b/USAGE.md
index 951f1bb..2f8d01c 100644
--- a/USAGE.md
+++ b/USAGE.md
@@ -48,36 +48,77 @@ Start architecture recalibration for version X.Y.Z
## Working with AI Assistants
This framework is optimized for AI assistant collaboration. For detailed assistant-specific instructions, see:
-- [USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md](USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md) - For Claude Code users
-- [USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md](USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md) - For Cursor users
+- [USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md](USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md) - For Claude Skills (recommended)
+- [USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md](USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md) - For Claude Code (traditional method)
+- [USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md](USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md) - For Cursor users
- [USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md](USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md) - For GitHub Copilot/Codex users
-### Starting an Architecture Review
+### Standard Commands
-Prompt: "Start architecture review for version X.Y.Z"
+All AI assistants support these standardized commands:
-This will guide the AI to:
+**Setup**:
+```
+Setup ai-software-architect
+```
+
+**Create ADR**:
+```
+Create ADR for [decision topic]
+```
+
+**Architecture Review**:
+```
+Start architecture review for [version/feature]
+```
+
+**Specialist Review**:
+```
+Ask [Specialist Name] to review [target]
+```
+
+**List Members**:
+```
+List architecture members
+```
+
+**Check Status**:
+```
+What's our architecture status?
+```
+
+**Enable Pragmatic Mode** (Optional):
+```
+Enable pragmatic mode
+```
+
+**Recalibration**:
+```
+Start architecture recalibration for [target]
+```
+
+### How Commands Work
+
+**Architecture Review**: "Start architecture review for version 2.0.0"
+
+The AI will:
1. Create a new review document based on the template
2. Adopt personas from members.yml for multiple perspectives
3. Conduct a thorough review from each perspective
4. Synthesize findings into cohesive recommendations
-### Starting Architecture Recalibration
-
-Prompt: "Start architecture recalibration for version X.Y.Z"
+**Recalibration**: "Start architecture recalibration for version 2.0.0"
-This will guide the AI to:
+The AI will:
1. Analyze the review document for actionable findings
2. Create a prioritized recalibration plan
3. Draft necessary ADRs for architectural changes
4. Create an implementation roadmap
5. Set up progress tracking
-### Creating ADRs
-
-Prompt: "Create an ADR for [architectural decision]"
+**Create ADR**: "Create ADR for PostgreSQL database choice"
-This will guide the AI to:
+The AI will:
1. Use the ADR template
2. Document context, decision drivers, and alternatives
3. Outline implementation approach
diff --git a/mcp/README.md b/mcp/README.md
index 391455b..f3f08dc 100644
--- a/mcp/README.md
+++ b/mcp/README.md
@@ -1,6 +1,42 @@
# AI Software Architect MCP Server
-This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides the AI Software Architect framework as tools for Claude Code, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible AI assistants.
+Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing the AI Software Architect framework as programmatic tools for Claude Code, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible AI assistants.
+
+## Overview
+
+The MCP server exposes the framework's core capabilities as callable tools, enabling:
+- **Programmatic Access**: Use tools in automated workflows and scripts
+- **Precise Control**: Call specific tools with exact parameters
+- **Integration**: Connect with other MCP tools and services
+- **Multi-Assistant Support**: Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and MCP-compatible assistants
+
+For comparison with other integration methods, see the [main README](../README.md#integration-method-comparison).
+
+## When to Choose MCP Server
+
+**Choose MCP Server if you:**
+- Need programmatic access to framework tools (automation, scripts, CI/CD)
+- Want precise control with explicit tool parameters
+- Use Claude Code or Cursor (MCP-compatible)
+- Want advanced project analysis and automatic initial assessment
+- Need to integrate with other MCP tools and services
+- Prefer structured tool calls over natural language
+
+**Choose Claude Skills if you:**
+- Use Claude Code exclusively
+- Want the simplest setup (no dependencies)
+- Prefer automatic skill invocation
+- Need all advanced features (pragmatic mode, dynamic members)
+- Value portability across projects
+
+**Choose Traditional Method if you:**
+- Use multiple AI assistants (Copilot, Codex, etc.)
+- Want maximum flexibility and customization
+- Need full feature support (recalibration, pragmatic mode)
+- Prefer natural language commands
+- Want easiest setup (just clone repository)
+
+See [Feature Comparison Table](../README.md#integration-method-comparison) for detailed breakdown.
## Installation
@@ -122,64 +158,172 @@ Add this to your Cursor settings (`settings.json`):
3. **Test and use** (same as steps 2-3 above)
-## Available Tools
+## Available Tools (7 Core Tools)
+
+The MCP server provides 7 core tools corresponding to the framework's main capabilities:
### `setup_architecture`
+**Standard Command Equivalent**: "Setup ai-software-architect"
+
Sets up the AI Software Architect framework in your project with full customization and analysis.
**What it does:**
-1. **Project Analysis** - Analyzes your codebase to detect languages, frameworks, and patterns
-2. **Framework Installation** - Copies and installs the complete framework structure
-3. **Customization** - Tailors templates, team members, and principles to your tech stack
-4. **Integration Setup** - Configures CLAUDE.md integration for AI assistant collaboration
-5. **Initial Analysis** - Conducts comprehensive architectural analysis from multiple perspectives
-6. **Documentation** - Creates customized templates and architectural principles
+1. **Project Analysis** - Detects languages, frameworks, and architectural patterns
+2. **Framework Installation** - Creates complete `.architecture/` structure
+3. **Customization** - Tailors team members, principles, and templates to your stack
+4. **Integration Setup** - Configures CLAUDE.md for AI assistant collaboration
+5. **Initial Analysis** - Conducts multi-perspective architectural analysis
+6. **Documentation** - Creates customized templates and principles
**Parameters:**
-- `projectPath` (string): Path to your project root directory
+- `projectPath` (string, required): Path to your project root directory
**Creates:**
-- `.architecture/` - Complete framework structure with decisions, reviews, templates
-- `.coding-assistants/` - AI assistant configuration directories
-- `CLAUDE.md` - Enhanced with framework usage instructions (if not exists or appends to existing)
-- Initial architectural analysis report based on your project's characteristics
+- `.architecture/` with subdirectories (decisions, reviews, recalibration, comparisons, templates)
+- `.coding-assistants/` configuration directories
+- `CLAUDE.md` integration (created or enhanced)
+- `.architecture/reviews/initial-system-analysis.md` - Comprehensive initial assessment
+
+**MCP-Specific Features:**
+- Advanced project analysis (language/framework detection)
+- Automatic member customization based on tech stack
+- Initial architectural analysis from all team members
### `create_adr`
-Creates an Architectural Decision Record (ADR).
+**Standard Command Equivalent**: "Create ADR for [decision topic]"
+
+Creates a new Architectural Decision Record with automatic numbering.
**Parameters:**
-- `title` (string): Title of the ADR
-- `context` (string): Context and background for the decision
-- `decision` (string): The architectural decision being made
-- `consequences` (string): Consequences of this decision
-- `projectPath` (string): Path to your project root directory
+- `title` (string, required): Title of the ADR
+- `context` (string, required): Context and background for the decision
+- `decision` (string, required): The architectural decision being made
+- `consequences` (string, required): Consequences of this decision
+- `projectPath` (string, required): Path to your project root directory
+
+**Creates:**
+- `.architecture/decisions/adrs/ADR-XXX-title.md` with sequential numbering
+- Formatted ADR with status, context, decision, and consequences
+
+**Example:**
+```javascript
+{
+ title: "Use PostgreSQL for primary database",
+ context: "Need reliable ACID-compliant relational database with JSONB support",
+ decision: "Adopt PostgreSQL 15+ as primary database",
+ consequences: "Better data integrity, requires PostgreSQL expertise on team",
+ projectPath: "/path/to/project"
+}
+```
### `start_architecture_review`
-Starts a comprehensive architecture review process.
+**Standard Command Equivalent**: "Start architecture review for [version/feature]"
+
+Creates a comprehensive multi-perspective architecture review template.
**Parameters:**
-- `reviewTarget` (string): What to review (version number like '1.0.0' or feature name)
-- `projectPath` (string): Path to your project root directory
+- `reviewTarget` (string, required): Version ('1.0.0') or feature name ('authentication')
+- `projectPath` (string, required): Path to your project root directory
+
+**Creates:**
+- `.architecture/reviews/[target].md` with sections for each team member
+- Review template with individual perspectives and collaborative discussion sections
+
+**Note**: This tool creates the review template. You'll need to fill in the analysis for each team member.
### `specialist_review`
-Gets a focused review from a specific architecture specialist.
+**Standard Command Equivalent**: "Ask [Specialist Name] to review [target]"
+
+Creates a focused review template from a specific specialist's perspective.
**Parameters:**
-- `specialist` (string): Name or type of specialist (e.g., 'Security Architect', 'Performance Specialist')
-- `target` (string): What to review (code, design, component, etc.)
-- `projectPath` (string): Path to your project root directory
+- `specialist` (string, required): Specialist name or role (e.g., 'Security Specialist', 'Performance Expert')
+- `target` (string, required): What to review (e.g., 'API authentication', 'database queries')
+- `projectPath` (string, required): Path to your project root directory
+
+**Creates:**
+- `.architecture/reviews/specialist-[role]-[target].md` with specialist focus template
+
+**Behavior:**
+- If specialist exists in `members.yml`: Uses their defined perspective
+- If specialist doesn't exist: Returns error with list of available specialists
+
+**Note**: Unlike Claude Skills/Traditional methods, MCP does not auto-create missing specialists.
### `list_architecture_members`
-Lists all available architecture team members and their specialties.
+**Standard Command Equivalent**: "List architecture members"
+
+Lists all architecture team members with their specialties and domains.
**Parameters:**
-- `projectPath` (string): Path to your project root directory
+- `projectPath` (string, required): Path to your project root directory
+
+**Returns:**
+- Formatted list of team members from `.architecture/members.yml`
+- Each member's name, title, specialties, domains, and perspective
### `get_architecture_status`
-Gets the current status of architecture documentation and decisions.
+**Standard Command Equivalent**: "What's our architecture status?"
+
+Gets current state of architecture documentation with counts and metrics.
**Parameters:**
-- `projectPath` (string): Path to your project root directory
+- `projectPath` (string, required): Path to your project root directory
+
+**Returns:**
+- ADR count (from `.architecture/decisions/adrs/`)
+- Review count (from `.architecture/reviews/`)
+- Team member count (from `.architecture/members.yml`)
+- Framework setup status
+- Available actions summary
+
+### `configure_pragmatic_mode`
+**Standard Command Equivalent**: "Enable pragmatic mode"
+
+Enables and configures Pragmatic Mode (YAGNI Enforcement) to prevent over-engineering.
+
+**What it does:**
+1. **Configuration Management** - Creates or updates `.architecture/config.yml` with pragmatic mode settings
+2. **Mode Activation** - Enables/disables the Pragmatic Enforcer in reviews
+3. **Intensity Control** - Sets how aggressively complexity is challenged
+4. **Deferrals Setup** - Creates deferrals tracking file if enabled
+
+**Parameters:**
+- `projectPath` (string, required): Path to your project root directory
+- `enabled` (boolean, optional): Enable or disable Pragmatic Mode
+- `intensity` (string, optional): Intensity level - "strict", "balanced", or "lenient"
+
+**Creates/Updates:**
+- `.architecture/config.yml` - Pragmatic mode configuration
+- `.architecture/deferrals.md` - Deferred decisions tracking (if enabled)
+
+**Behavior by Intensity:**
+- **Strict**: Challenges aggressively, requires strong justification for any complexity
+- **Balanced**: Thoughtful challenges, accepts justified complexity (recommended)
+- **Lenient**: Raises concerns without blocking, suggests alternatives as options
+
+**When Pragmatic Mode is Enabled:**
+The Pragmatic Enforcer participates in:
+- Architecture reviews (`start_architecture_review`)
+- Specialist reviews (`specialist_review`)
+- ADR creation (`create_adr`)
+
+The Pragmatic Enforcer will:
+- Challenge complexity and abstractions with structured questions
+- Score necessity vs. complexity (target ratio <1.5)
+- Propose simpler alternatives that meet current requirements
+- Track deferred decisions with trigger conditions
+
+**Example:**
+```javascript
+{
+ projectPath: "/path/to/project",
+ enabled: true,
+ intensity: "balanced"
+}
+```
+
+**Note**: This tool provides the same pragmatic mode capabilities available in Claude Skills via the `pragmatic-guard` skill.
## Usage Examples
@@ -187,29 +331,118 @@ Once configured, you can use these tools through your AI assistant:
### Setup
```
-Use the setup_architecture tool to set up the framework in my current project.
+Use the setup_architecture tool to set up the framework in my current project at /Users/me/projects/myapp
```
### Create an ADR
```
-Use the create_adr tool to document our decision to use PostgreSQL as our primary database.
+Use the create_adr tool with:
+- title: "Use PostgreSQL for primary database"
+- context: "Need ACID compliance and JSONB support for semi-structured data"
+- decision: "Adopt PostgreSQL 15+ as our primary database"
+- consequences: "Improves data integrity and flexibility, requires PostgreSQL expertise"
+- projectPath: /Users/me/projects/myapp
```
### Start a Review
```
-Use the start_architecture_review tool to review version 2.0.0 of our system.
+Use the start_architecture_review tool to review version 2.0.0 of our system at /Users/me/projects/myapp
```
### Get Specialist Input
```
-Use the specialist_review tool to have the Security Architect review our authentication system.
+Use the specialist_review tool with:
+- specialist: "Security Specialist"
+- target: "API authentication system"
+- projectPath: /Users/me/projects/myapp
```
### Check Status
```
-Use the get_architecture_status tool to see the current state of our architecture documentation.
+Use the get_architecture_status tool to see the current state of architecture documentation at /Users/me/projects/myapp
+```
+
+### Enable Pragmatic Mode
+```
+Use the configure_pragmatic_mode tool with:
+- projectPath: /Users/me/projects/myapp
+- enabled: true
+- intensity: "balanced"
+```
+
+### Example Workflow
+
+**Complete Setup and First Review**:
+```
+1. Use setup_architecture tool (sets up framework, analyzes project, creates initial review)
+2. Review the initial analysis in .architecture/reviews/initial-system-analysis.md
+3. Use create_adr to document key existing decisions
+4. Use list_architecture_members to see your customized team
+5. Use get_architecture_status to verify setup
```
+**Pre-Release Review Workflow**:
+```
+1. Use get_architecture_status to check current state
+2. Use start_architecture_review for version 2.0.0
+3. Fill in team member perspectives in the created template
+4. Use create_adr for any new decisions identified
+```
+
+## Feature Parity
+
+The MCP server provides all 7 core framework tools with full feature parity to Claude Skills:
+
+### ✅ Fully Supported Features
+- **Setup Architecture**: With advanced project analysis and initial system analysis
+- **Create ADR**: With automatic numbering
+- **Architecture Review**: Template creation with all team members
+- **Specialist Review**: Focused review templates
+- **List Members**: Complete team roster
+- **Get Status**: Documentation metrics and health
+- **Pragmatic Mode**: Full config.yml reading, mode configuration, and YAGNI enforcement
+
+### ⚠️ Partially Supported Features
+- **Input Validation**: Basic filename sanitization (no security-focused validation guidance)
+- **Review Generation**: Creates templates (manual completion required vs. AI-generated)
+
+### ❌ Not Yet Supported Features
+- **Dynamic Member Creation**: Returns error for missing specialists (vs. auto-creating them)
+- **Recalibration Process**: No tool for architecture recalibration
+- **Health Analysis**: Basic status counts only (no health scoring or recommendations)
+
+### MCP-Specific Advantages
+- **Advanced Project Analysis**: Best-in-class language/framework detection
+- **Initial System Analysis**: Automatically created during setup
+- **Programmatic Access**: Can be called from scripts and automation
+- **Precise Control**: Exact parameters for each tool
+
+### Comparison with Other Methods
+
+| Feature | MCP Server | Claude Skills | Traditional |
+|---------|-----------|---------------|-------------|
+| Core Tools (7) | ✅ All | ✅ All | ✅ All |
+| Pragmatic Mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Dynamic Members | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Recalibration | ❌ | ⚠️ Planned | ✅ |
+| Initial Analysis | ✅ Best | ❌ | ✅ |
+| Input Validation | ⚠️ Basic | ✅ Comprehensive | ❌ |
+| Setup Complexity | ⭐⭐ Medium | ⭐ Simple | ⭐ Simple |
+| Programmatic Use | ✅ Best | ❌ | ❌ |
+
+For complete feature comparison, see [main README](../README.md#integration-method-comparison) and [Feature Parity Analysis](../.architecture/reviews/feature-parity-analysis.md).
+
+### Roadmap
+
+**Planned Improvements** (Priority: High):
+1. Add dynamic member creation (auto-create missing specialists)
+2. Add recalibration tool (parse reviews, generate action plans)
+3. Enhance input validation (security-focused checks)
+4. Add health analysis to status tool (documentation completeness scoring)
+
+**Recently Completed**:
+- ✅ Pragmatic mode support (configure_pragmatic_mode tool) - Full config.yml reading and YAGNI enforcement
+
## Development
To modify or extend the server:
@@ -219,6 +452,12 @@ To modify or extend the server:
3. Add corresponding implementation methods
4. Test with `npm start`
+**Contributing**: Contributions welcome! Priority areas:
+- Pragmatic mode integration
+- Dynamic member creation
+- Recalibration tool implementation
+- Enhanced validation and error handling
+
## Directory Structure
The MCP server creates and manages this structure in your project:
@@ -236,6 +475,52 @@ The MCP server creates and manages this structure in your project:
└── members.yml # Architecture review team members
```
+## Alternative Integration Methods
+
+If the MCP server doesn't fit your needs, consider these alternatives:
+
+### Claude Skills (Recommended for Claude Code users)
+- **Installation**: Copy skills to `~/.claude/skills/`
+- **Advantages**: Simpler setup, no dependencies, automatic invocation, all advanced features
+- **Documentation**: [USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md](../USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE-SKILLS.md)
+
+### Traditional CLAUDE.md Method (Recommended for multi-assistant)
+- **Installation**: Clone repository and add to CLAUDE.md
+- **Advantages**: Works with all AI assistants, maximum flexibility, complete feature set
+- **Documentation**: [USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md](../USAGE-WITH-CLAUDE.md), [USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md](../USAGE-WITH-CURSOR.md), [USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md](../USAGE-WITH-CODEX.md)
+
+### Feature Comparison
+See [main README](../README.md#integration-method-comparison) for detailed feature comparison matrix.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+**MCP server not connecting**:
+- Verify installation: `which mcp` or `npm list -g ai-software-architect`
+- Check configuration file syntax (valid JSON)
+- Restart your AI assistant after configuration changes
+- Check logs: MCP server outputs to stderr
+
+**Tools not appearing**:
+- Ensure MCP server is running: Check assistant's MCP status
+- Verify configuration points to correct command/path
+- Check Node.js version: Requires Node.js ≥18
+
+**Permission errors**:
+- Ensure project path is accessible
+- Check file permissions in `.architecture/` directory
+- Verify write permissions for creating files
+
+**Missing specialists in specialist_review**:
+- MCP server doesn't auto-create specialists
+- Manually add to `.architecture/members.yml` or
+- Use Claude Skills/Traditional method for auto-creation
+
+## Support
+
+- **Issues**: https://github.com/codenamev/ai-software-architect/issues
+- **Documentation**: See repository root for full documentation
+- **Feature Requests**: Open an issue with [Feature Request] prefix
+
## License
MIT
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/mcp/index.js b/mcp/index.js
index bfd9514..7c38b30 100644
--- a/mcp/index.js
+++ b/mcp/index.js
@@ -157,6 +157,29 @@ class ArchitectureServer {
required: ["projectPath"],
},
},
+ {
+ name: "configure_pragmatic_mode",
+ description: "Enable and configure Pragmatic Mode (YAGNI Enforcement) to prevent over-engineering",
+ inputSchema: {
+ type: "object",
+ properties: {
+ projectPath: {
+ type: "string",
+ description: "Path to the project root directory",
+ },
+ enabled: {
+ type: "boolean",
+ description: "Enable or disable Pragmatic Mode",
+ },
+ intensity: {
+ type: "string",
+ description: "Intensity level: 'strict', 'balanced', or 'lenient'",
+ enum: ["strict", "balanced", "lenient"],
+ },
+ },
+ required: ["projectPath"],
+ },
+ },
],
};
});
@@ -178,6 +201,8 @@ class ArchitectureServer {
return await this.listArchitectureMembers(args);
case "get_architecture_status":
return await this.getArchitectureStatus(args);
+ case "configure_pragmatic_mode":
+ return await this.configurePragmaticMode(args);
default:
throw new Error(`Unknown tool: ${name}`);
}
@@ -1127,7 +1152,7 @@ ${member.domains.map(d => `- ${d}`).join('\n')}
async getArchitectureStatus(args) {
const { projectPath } = args;
const architecturePath = path.join(projectPath, ".architecture");
-
+
if (!(await fs.pathExists(architecturePath))) {
return {
content: [
@@ -1178,6 +1203,71 @@ ${member.domains.map(d => `- ${d}`).join('\n')}
};
}
+ async configurePragmaticMode(args) {
+ const { projectPath, enabled, intensity } = args;
+ const architecturePath = path.join(projectPath, ".architecture");
+
+ if (!(await fs.pathExists(architecturePath))) {
+ throw new Error("Architecture framework not set up. Run setup_architecture first.");
+ }
+
+ const configPath = path.join(architecturePath, "config.yml");
+ const templatePath = path.join(architecturePath, "templates", "config.yml");
+
+ // Load or create config
+ let config;
+ if (await fs.pathExists(configPath)) {
+ const configContent = await fs.readFile(configPath, 'utf8');
+ config = yaml.parse(configContent);
+ } else if (await fs.pathExists(templatePath)) {
+ // Copy from template
+ const templateContent = await fs.readFile(templatePath, 'utf8');
+ config = yaml.parse(templateContent);
+ } else {
+ throw new Error("Configuration template not found. Framework may be incomplete.");
+ }
+
+ // Update pragmatic mode settings
+ if (!config.pragmatic_mode) {
+ config.pragmatic_mode = {};
+ }
+
+ if (enabled !== undefined) {
+ config.pragmatic_mode.enabled = enabled;
+ }
+
+ if (intensity !== undefined) {
+ config.pragmatic_mode.intensity = intensity;
+ }
+
+ // Ensure deferrals.md exists if tracking is enabled
+ if (config.pragmatic_mode.enabled && config.pragmatic_mode.behavior?.track_deferrals) {
+ const deferralsPath = path.join(architecturePath, "deferrals.md");
+ const deferralsTemplatePath = path.join(architecturePath, "templates", "deferrals.md");
+
+ if (!(await fs.pathExists(deferralsPath)) && (await fs.pathExists(deferralsTemplatePath))) {
+ await fs.copy(deferralsTemplatePath, deferralsPath);
+ }
+ }
+
+ // Write updated config
+ await fs.writeFile(configPath, yaml.stringify(config));
+
+ // Build status message
+ const statusEnabled = config.pragmatic_mode.enabled ? "✅ Enabled" : "❌ Disabled";
+ const statusIntensity = config.pragmatic_mode.intensity || "balanced";
+ const deferralsTracking = config.pragmatic_mode.behavior?.track_deferrals ? "Enabled" : "Disabled";
+
+ return {
+ content: [
+ {
+ type: "text",
+ text: `## Pragmatic Mode Configuration Updated\n\n**Status**: ${statusEnabled}\n**Intensity**: ${statusIntensity}\n**Deferrals Tracking**: ${deferralsTracking}\n\n### How Pragmatic Mode Works\n\nWhen enabled, the Pragmatic Enforcer will:\n- Challenge complexity and abstractions\n- Question "best practices" that may not apply\n- Propose simpler alternatives that meet current requirements\n- Score necessity vs. complexity (target ratio <1.5)\n- ${deferralsTracking === "Enabled" ? "Track deferred decisions in .architecture/deferrals.md" : "Not track deferrals"}\n\n### Intensity Levels\n\n**Strict**: Challenges aggressively, requires strong justification\n**Balanced**: Thoughtful challenges, accepts justified complexity (recommended)\n**Lenient**: Raises concerns without blocking\n\n### Configuration\n\nFull configuration saved to: \`.architecture/config.yml\`\n\nYou can manually edit this file to customize:\n- Exemptions (security, compliance, etc.)\n- Triggers (when to challenge)\n- Thresholds (complexity scores)\n- Review phases where Pragmatic Mode applies\n\n### Next Steps\n\n${config.pragmatic_mode.enabled ? "The Pragmatic Enforcer will now participate in:\n- Architecture reviews (start_architecture_review)\n- Specialist reviews (specialist_review)\n- ADR creation (create_adr)\n\nUse these tools and the Pragmatic Enforcer will challenge over-engineering." : "Pragmatic Mode is disabled. Set enabled=true to activate YAGNI enforcement."}`,
+ },
+ ],
+ };
+ }
+
async run() {
const transport = new StdioServerTransport();
await this.server.connect(transport);