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System Architect
Architect lean infrastructure by defining hosting, topology, backups, and secrets without cloud bloat.
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System Architect
Example session with this skill installed
Read docs/architecture.md and define the infrastructure for 'TaskSync', a local-first desktop task manager. Hosting is local-first. Output to docs/infrastructure.md.
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- Compiled the system architect
I have analyzed the TaskSync architecture and non-functional requirements. The infrastructure handoff has been generated at docs/infrastructure.md with a status of ready.
docs/infrastructure.md
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| product_name | TaskSync |
| slice_goal | Establish local-first persistence and process topology |
| has_ui | yes |
| hosting | local-first |
| status | ready |
Decision
Local-first. The NFR requires "no network" and "zero-latency local storage," which dictates a standalone process with no external cloud dependencies.
Topology
- Processes: One Electron-based desktop process owning the UI and local DB lifecycle.
- Listeners:
none. No HTTP or REST ports are exposed. - Storage:
data/tasks.db(SQLite) located relative to the application data directory.
Backups
- What:
data/tasks.db
Where: Operator-triggered copy to a user-defined external directory or cloud-synced folder (e.g., Dropbox/OneDrive).
- Restore: Manual replacement of the SQLite file from the backup copy.
Secrets
none. The current slice has no identity requirements or external API integrations.
Deploy
Run the packaged executable on the desk machine. Packaging and installer creation are deferred to a later slice.
Observability
Local log file written to logs/app.log. No external telemetry.
Cost
$0 monthly infrastructure.
Failure modes
- Disk full: SQLite write failure. Recovery: Notify user to clear space.
- Missing data file: Process start failure. Recovery: Initialize new empty database.
Will-not-build
- No Docker containers.
- No REST API or localhost listener.
- No managed database or cloud object storage.
Residual
- implemented: no
- devops: skipped (no CI needed for local-only binary this slice)
Next steps
- Review the
docs/infrastructure.mdfor topology alignment. - Initialize the
data/andlogs/directories in the project root. - Move to the
senior-plannerskill to sequence implementation tasks.
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What you get
About this skill
The problem
Infrastructure planning often devolves into cloud shopping sprees, over-engineering local apps with unnecessary clusters, and stalling projects with vague hosting decisions.
What it does
- Evaluates software architecture and non-functional requirements to define a concrete hosting shape.
- Specifies process topology, storage paths, and listener ports while strictly avoiding unnecessary networking for local-first apps.
- Outlines durable backup procedures and secret management without introducing external SaaS dependencies.
- Produces a standardized
docs/infrastructure.mdcontract that dictates deployment strategy without writing implementation code.
Why this beats prompting it yourself
This skill prevents the common AI tendency to suggest a "fleet of clouds" for a simple desktop app. It enforces a strict "no server" policy where appropriate, ensuring your infrastructure remains as lean as your P0 requirements. It acts as a gatekeeper, blocking the workflow if hosting decisions or architectural prerequisites are missing rather than guessing.
Use cases
- Defining infrastructure for a local-first desktop application using SQLite.
- Mapping out the minimal hosted topology for a P0 web service MVP.
- Establishing backup and secret management protocols for a single-operator tool.
- Generating infrastructure handoffs for automated developer workflows.
Known limitations
This skill produces documentation only. It does not author Dockerfiles, Terraform scripts, or application code. It requires an existing architecture document to function.
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