[Issue #57] Create software-architect agent #64

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Summary

Create the software-architect agent that performs architectural analysis. This agent is spawned by commands for deep, isolated analysis and uses the software-architecture skill.

Changes

  • Add agents/software-architect/agent.md with full agent definition
  • Agent references software-architecture skill in frontmatter
  • Supports three analysis types: repo-audit, issue-refine, pr-review
  • Defines process for gathering information based on analysis type
  • Applies architectural review checklists from the skill
  • Identifies anti-patterns (god packages, circular dependencies, leaky abstractions, etc.)
  • Generates prioritized recommendations (P0 Critical to P3 Low)
  • Returns structured ARCHITECT_ANALYSIS_RESULT output for calling commands to parse

Acceptance Criteria Met

  • Agent file created at agents/software-architect/agent.md
  • Agent references software-architecture skill in frontmatter
  • Agent can analyze codebase structure and patterns
  • Agent applies architectural review checklists from the skill
  • Agent identifies anti-patterns and concerns
  • Agent generates prioritized recommendations
  • Agent returns structured results for calling commands to parse

Closes #57

## Summary Create the software-architect agent that performs architectural analysis. This agent is spawned by commands for deep, isolated analysis and uses the software-architecture skill. ## Changes - Add `agents/software-architect/agent.md` with full agent definition - Agent references software-architecture skill in frontmatter - Supports three analysis types: repo-audit, issue-refine, pr-review - Defines process for gathering information based on analysis type - Applies architectural review checklists from the skill - Identifies anti-patterns (god packages, circular dependencies, leaky abstractions, etc.) - Generates prioritized recommendations (P0 Critical to P3 Low) - Returns structured ARCHITECT_ANALYSIS_RESULT output for calling commands to parse ## Acceptance Criteria Met - [x] Agent file created at agents/software-architect/agent.md - [x] Agent references software-architecture skill in frontmatter - [x] Agent can analyze codebase structure and patterns - [x] Agent applies architectural review checklists from the skill - [x] Agent identifies anti-patterns and concerns - [x] Agent generates prioritized recommendations - [x] Agent returns structured results for calling commands to parse Closes #57
HugoNijhuis added 1 commit 2026-01-10 00:00:04 +00:00
Create the software-architect agent that performs deep architectural
analysis on codebases. The agent:

- References software-architecture skill for patterns and checklists
- Supports three analysis types: repo-audit, issue-refine, pr-review
- Analyzes codebase structure and patterns
- Applies architectural review checklists from the skill
- Identifies anti-patterns (god packages, circular deps, etc.)
- Generates prioritized recommendations (P0-P3)
- Returns structured ARCHITECT_ANALYSIS_RESULT for calling commands

Closes #57

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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AI Code Review

This is an automated review generated by the code-reviewer agent.

Summary

The software-architect agent is well-designed with clear structure and comprehensive coverage of architectural analysis scenarios. The agent properly references the software-architecture skill and follows the repository's agent patterns. Minor improvements would enhance clarity around input handling and tool usage consistency.

Findings

Code Quality

  • agents/software-architect/agent.md:26-28 - Input variables (ANALYSIS_TYPE, TARGET, CONTEXT) are well-documented but it's unclear how the calling command should pass these. Consider adding a note about expected input format (as variables in the agent invocation context, or as part of the prompt).
  • agents/software-architect/agent.md:42-48 - The bash examples use find commands, but the frontmatter includes Glob tool which would be more appropriate. Consider updating examples to use Glob tool instead of find for file discovery.
  • agents/software-architect/agent.md:7 - Good choice to list tools explicitly. The disallowedTools section correctly prevents file modification which aligns with the analysis-only purpose.
  • The three-phase analysis structure (Gather → Analyze → Report) is clear and well-organized.

Potential Bugs

  • agents/software-architect/agent.md:48 - The find command examples could fail silently if directories don't exist. The existing 2>/dev/null for some commands is good, but should be applied consistently or better yet, use Glob tool which handles errors gracefully.
  • No obvious logic errors in the analysis flow.

Security Concerns

  • No security concerns identified. The agent is read-only which is appropriate for architectural analysis.

Style Notes

  • agents/software-architect/agent.md:43 - Minor inconsistency: some ls commands have -la flags, others don't. Standardize for consistency.
  • agents/software-architect/agent.md:110-184 - The output format section is excellent and well-structured. The ARCHITECT_ANALYSIS_RESULT header makes it easy for calling commands to parse.
  • Consistent with other agents in the repository (code-reviewer, issue-worker).

Test Coverage

  • N/A for agent definition files. The agent's effectiveness will be validated through usage.
  • Consider documenting expected behavior with test cases or example outputs in the learnings/ directory after first use.

Verdict

LGTM

This agent is well-crafted and ready to merge. It properly leverages the software-architecture skill, follows repository conventions, and provides a structured approach to architectural analysis. The input/output contracts are clear, making it easy for commands to invoke and parse results. Minor suggestions above are for future refinement, not blockers.

## AI Code Review > This is an automated review generated by the code-reviewer agent. ### Summary The software-architect agent is well-designed with clear structure and comprehensive coverage of architectural analysis scenarios. The agent properly references the software-architecture skill and follows the repository's agent patterns. Minor improvements would enhance clarity around input handling and tool usage consistency. ### Findings #### Code Quality - **agents/software-architect/agent.md:26-28** - Input variables (ANALYSIS_TYPE, TARGET, CONTEXT) are well-documented but it's unclear how the calling command should pass these. Consider adding a note about expected input format (as variables in the agent invocation context, or as part of the prompt). - **agents/software-architect/agent.md:42-48** - The bash examples use find commands, but the frontmatter includes Glob tool which would be more appropriate. Consider updating examples to use Glob tool instead of find for file discovery. - **agents/software-architect/agent.md:7** - Good choice to list tools explicitly. The disallowedTools section correctly prevents file modification which aligns with the analysis-only purpose. - The three-phase analysis structure (Gather → Analyze → Report) is clear and well-organized. #### Potential Bugs - **agents/software-architect/agent.md:48** - The find command examples could fail silently if directories don't exist. The existing 2>/dev/null for some commands is good, but should be applied consistently or better yet, use Glob tool which handles errors gracefully. - No obvious logic errors in the analysis flow. #### Security Concerns - No security concerns identified. The agent is read-only which is appropriate for architectural analysis. #### Style Notes - **agents/software-architect/agent.md:43** - Minor inconsistency: some ls commands have -la flags, others don't. Standardize for consistency. - **agents/software-architect/agent.md:110-184** - The output format section is excellent and well-structured. The ARCHITECT_ANALYSIS_RESULT header makes it easy for calling commands to parse. - Consistent with other agents in the repository (code-reviewer, issue-worker). #### Test Coverage - N/A for agent definition files. The agent's effectiveness will be validated through usage. - Consider documenting expected behavior with test cases or example outputs in the learnings/ directory after first use. ### Verdict **LGTM** This agent is well-crafted and ready to merge. It properly leverages the software-architecture skill, follows repository conventions, and provides a structured approach to architectural analysis. The input/output contracts are clear, making it easy for commands to invoke and parse results. Minor suggestions above are for future refinement, not blockers.
HugoNijhuis merged commit 392228a34f into main 2026-01-10 00:01:38 +00:00
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Reference: flowmade-one/architecture#64