improve-codebase-architecture

Identify shallow modules and refactor them into deep, cohesive interfaces.

5|Updated Jan 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mohamedgshoaib/reway --skill improve-codebase-architecture-mohamedgshoaib
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Skill: improve-codebase-architecture
Source: https://github.com/mohamedgshoaib/reway/tree/main/.agents/skills/improve-codebase-architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mohamedgshoaib/reway --skill improve-codebase-architecture-mohamedgshoaib

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses architectural friction where code is spread across too many shallow, tightly-coupled modules, making the system difficult to test, maintain, and navigate.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deepening Analysis: Identifies shallow modules that lack leverage and proposes refactors to consolidate them into deep, high-leverage modules.
  • Architectural Reporting: Generates self-contained HTML reports with visual diagrams (Mermaid and SVG) to communicate structural changes.
  • Interface Design: Provides a structured process for designing robust interfaces that serve as reliable test surfaces.
  • Use Case: Use this when you have a complex feature implemented across five different files that are all shallow wrappers, and you want to consolidate them into one deep module with a single, clean interface.

Quick Start

Ask the improve-codebase-architecture skill to analyze the current codebase and generate an architectural review report for the identified deepening candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions about improve-codebase-architecture

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I refactor shallow modules to improve codebase testability?▼

You refactor shallow modules by consolidating fragmented, tightly-coupled logic into deep, high-leverage components with clean interfaces that serve as reliable test surfaces.

What is a shallow module in software architecture?▼

A shallow module is a component with a complex interface but very little functionality, lacking leverage and causing structural friction that makes the system difficult to maintain and navigate.

How do I decouple dependencies in a complex codebase for better maintainability?▼

You decouple dependencies by identifying shallow wrappers spread across multiple files and refactoring them into cohesive, deep modules that consolidate fragmented logic into a single, clean interface.

Can I generate visual diagrams for architectural refactoring reports?▼

Yes, you can generate visual diagrams for architectural refactoring reports, producing self-contained HTML files with Mermaid and SVG diagrams to communicate structural changes and deepening candidates.

When should I consolidate fragmented logic into a deep module?▼

You should consolidate fragmented logic into a deep module when a complex feature is implemented across multiple shallow wrapper files, creating architectural friction that hinders testing and navigation.

Does refactoring into deep modules require adherence to domain language?▼

Yes, refactoring into deep modules requires strict adherence to the project's domain language and architectural principles defined in the repository's documentation to ensure cohesive interfaces.