A conversational thinking scaffold that transforms vague project concepts into structured technical architectures and actionable roadmaps.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install arch-planning
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install arch-planning using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is System Architect?
The System Architect skill for Openclaw Skills is a sophisticated framework designed to guide developers through the complex lifecycle of system planning and design. Unlike traditional document generators, this skill functions as a conversational scaffold that prioritizes high-frequency interaction and step-by-step reasoning. It is built on the principle of problem-solving over feature-listing, ensuring that every architectural decision addresses a specific pain point while avoiding the pitfalls of massive, unverified documentation.
By using this skill within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, developers can move from ambiguous requirements to a production-ready Single-page Design (SDP). The process emphasizes dialogue, ensuring that users and AI agents remain aligned at every stage of the design process, from initial analogies to high-risk validation and rollback strategies.
System Architect Use Cases
- Planning the technical architecture for high-concurrency systems or complex migrations.
- Conducting technical stack evaluations and generating Architecture Decision Records (ADR).
- Defining clear boundaries and constraints for new product development within Openclaw Skills.
- Stress-testing architectural assumptions before committing resources to implementation.
How System Architect Works
- Requirement Capture: The skill uses analogies and user stories to repeat and clarify requirements, ensuring the core problem is defined before offering solutions.
- Constraint Mapping: It identifies critical boundaries including time, budget, team capabilities, and existing assets to prevent scope creep.
- Layered Decomposition: The architecture is broken down into Presentation, Logic, Data, and Support layers, with a specific focus on data consistency and tracking.
- ADR & Evaluation: Technical options are scored across six dimensions (Maturity, Fit, Cost, etc.), and decisions are immediately synchronized into Architecture Decision Records.
- Pre-emptive Strike: Before finalization, the skill performs stress tests on low-certainty assumptions to validate the design logic.
- Strategic Convergence: The workflow concludes with a Single-page Design (SDP) that includes milestones, cost estimates, and risk mitigation plans.
System Architect Setup
To activate the System Architect capabilities within your agent environment, include the skill in your configuration. Use the following commands to manage your Openclaw Skills library:
# Install the system architect skill package
openclaw install system-architect
# Verify the skill is active in your current session
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System Architect Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes architectural data into a structured taxonomy for maximum clarity:
| Component | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| SDP | Single-page Design Summary containing problem, constraints, and assumptions. | Markdown Table/List |
| ADR | Architecture Decision Records logging choices, rejections, and rationales. | Chronological Log |
| NFR | Non-functional requirements and quantitative thresholds (latency, throughput). | Structured Metrics |
| Risk Matrix | Identification of high-risk points, verification methods, and rollback plans. | Validation Table |
System Architect Advanced Features
- Iterative Dialogue Flow: Prevents massive document output by requiring user confirmation at each architectural phase.
- Pre-emptive Validation: High-risk assumption testing during the design phase to avoid late-stage refactoring.
- Exit Cost Analysis: Specifically evaluates how difficult it would be to migrate away from a chosen technology next year.
- Business Prototyping: Provides cost-of-operation estimates and team-size requirements for the proposed architecture within Openclaw Skills.
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