Use when designing system architecture, APIs, components, or data models - provides a structured design workflow with validation and documentation outputs.
system-design follows the SKILL.md standard. Use the install command to add it to your agent stack.
--- name: system-design description: Use when designing system architecture, APIs, components, or data models - provides a structured design workflow with validation and documentation outputs. --- # System Design ## Overview Create clear system, API, component, or data model designs with explicit requirements, constraints, and validation steps. ## When to Use - Designing system architecture or components - Specifying APIs or data models - Producing design docs or diagrams Avoid when: - You only need implementation tasks (use implementation-workflow) ## Quick Reference | Task | Load reference | | --- | --- | | System design workflow | `skills/system-design/references/system.md` | ## Workflow 1. Gather requirements and constraints. 2. Load the system design reference. 3. Define structure, interfaces, and data flows. 4. Validate against constraints and best practices. 5. Deliver spec/diagram/code artifacts. ## Output - Design spec or diagram - Validation notes and follow-ups ## Common Mistakes - Designing without constraints - Mixing implementation details with spec scope