improve-codebase-architecture

Identify shallow modules and propose deep-module refactor opportunities during architecture reviews.

12|2|Updated Nov 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alexandrbasis/claudops --skill improve-codebase-architecture-alexandrbasis
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Skill: improve-codebase-architecture
Source: https://github.com/alexandrbasis/claudops/tree/main/.claude/skills/improve-codebase-architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexandrbasis/claudops --skill improve-codebase-architecture-alexandrbasis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Surface architectural friction and identify deepening opportunities—refactors that turn shallow modules into deep ones to improve testability and AI-navigability. This skill helps teams surface actionable opportunities without performing code changes during the discovery phase.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Explore context: reads project docs and uses context signals to locate shallow modules and seams.
  • Candidate generation: proposes concrete deepening opportunities with rationale and trade-offs.
  • Grilling loop: supports an interactive grilling workflow to compare designs and surface decisions for future actions.
  • Non-code output: reports findings without writing or committing changes, guiding next steps (quick handoff to /ct or /quick).

Quick Start

Provide a codebase context and I will surface deepening opportunities to improve testability and AI-navigability.

Frequently Asked Questions about improve-codebase-architecture

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify shallow modules in my codebase for refactoring?▼

Identify shallow modules by analyzing project context and seams to surface deepening opportunities that improve testability and AI-navigability. This review process reports architectural friction findings without writing or committing code changes.

What is a deep module in software architecture?▼

A deep module in software architecture hides significant implementation complexity behind a minimal interface, improving testability and AI-navigability. Deepening refactors turn shallow modules into deep ones to enhance locality across module seams.

How do I improve codebase testability and AI-navigability during an architecture review?▼

Improve codebase testability during an architecture review by running an interactive grilling loop to compare deepening designs across module seams. This workflow surfaces actionable trade-offs and candidate designs without modifying project code.

Can I use this approach to refactor code without committing changes to the repository?▼

Yes, you can use this approach to refactor code without committing changes because it operates entirely in a discovery phase. It reports deepening opportunities and architectural friction findings to guide next steps without writing code.

What's the best way to compare architectural designs for codebase refactoring?▼

The best way to compare architectural designs for codebase refactoring is using an interactive grilling workflow that evaluates deepening opportunities. This surfaces decisions and trade-offs for future actions, ensuring modules achieve optimal testability and AI-navigability.

When do I need to analyze module seams for testability improvements?▼

You need to analyze module seams for testability improvements during architecture reviews and refactors when facing architectural friction. Surfacing deepening opportunities at these seams enhances locality and AI-navigability across the codebase.