Improve Codebase Architecture

Find deepening opportunities in a codebase, informed by the domain language in CONTEXT.md and the decisions in docs/adr/. Use when the user wants to improve architecture, find refactoring opportunities, consolidate tightly-coupled modules, or make a codebase more testable and AI-navigable.

Overview

The Improve Codebase Architecture skill, found within the mxyhi/ok-skills repository, enables AI agents to evaluate software structures for technical debt and design inconsistencies. By synthesizing information from domain-specific documentation in CONTEXT.md and historical architectural decision records in the docs/adr/ folder, the skill identifies specific areas for refactoring. It is particularly effective for consolidating tightly-coupled modules and improving the overall testability of a project. This tool helps ensure that codebases remain navigable for both developers and AI models. Part of a repository with 423 stars, this skill supports various agents including Claude, Cursor, and Codex, focusing on aligning implementation with established project standards.

Use Cases

Consolidating tightly-coupled modules to improve modularity and separation of concerns.
Identifying refactoring opportunities based on historical architectural decision records.
Enhancing codebase navigability and testability for automated AI development agents.

Install Notes

# Review source first
open https://github.com/mxyhi/ok-skills/blob/main/improve-codebase-architecture/SKILL.md

Copy or clone the skill folder into your agent skills directory after reviewing its instructions and scripts.

Security Notes

This skill requires read access to project documentation and architectural records to provide informed recommendations. Users should verify that CONTEXT.md and ADR files do not contain sensitive information or hardcoded credentials. The skill's functionality is limited to codebase analysis and does not specify additional external execution permissions.

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