clay-architecture-variants
Choose and implement Clay validated architecture blueprints for different scales. Use when designing new Clay integrations, choosing between monolith/service/microservice architectures, or planning migration paths for Clay applications. Trigger with phrases like "clay architecture", "clay blueprint", "how to structure clay", "clay project layout", "clay microservice".
Install with Tessl CLI
npx tessl i github:jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills --skill clay-architecture-variants86
Quality
81%
Does it follow best practices?
Impact
100%
1.85xAverage score across 3 eval scenarios
Discovery
89%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
This is a well-structured skill description with strong completeness and trigger term coverage. It explicitly addresses when to use the skill and provides multiple natural trigger phrases. The main weakness is that the specific capabilities could be more concrete - listing what the blueprints actually contain or what specific implementation guidance is provided would strengthen specificity.
Suggestions
Add more concrete actions describing what the blueprints contain, e.g., 'Provides folder structures, component patterns, and scaling guidelines for Clay integrations'
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (Clay architecture) and mentions some actions like 'implement blueprints', 'choosing between monolith/service/microservice', and 'planning migration paths', but lacks concrete specific actions like what the blueprints contain or what implementation steps are involved. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what (choose and implement Clay validated architecture blueprints for different scales) and when (designing new integrations, choosing architectures, planning migrations) with explicit 'Use when' and 'Trigger with' clauses. | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Explicitly lists natural trigger phrases users would say: 'clay architecture', 'clay blueprint', 'how to structure clay', 'clay project layout', 'clay microservice'. Good coverage of variations including question format ('how to structure'). | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Very specific to 'Clay' platform architecture with distinct triggers. The combination of 'Clay' + architecture/blueprint terminology creates a clear niche unlikely to conflict with generic architecture or other platform skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
72%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This skill provides solid architectural guidance with concrete code examples and clear structure for three Clay integration patterns. The decision matrix and migration paths are valuable additions. Main weaknesses are the lack of validation checkpoints in the workflow steps and some minor verbosity that could be trimmed.
Suggestions
Add validation checkpoints to the migration paths (e.g., 'Verify service layer handles 10x current load before proceeding to step 3')
Remove the 'Quick Variant Check' bash example which doesn't provide actionable guidance for architecture selection
Add explicit rollback steps or failure recovery guidance for the migration paths
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is reasonably efficient but includes some unnecessary elements like the 'Quick Variant Check' bash example that doesn't add value, and the prerequisites section states obvious requirements. The decision matrix and migration paths are valuable, but some explanatory text could be trimmed. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides concrete, executable TypeScript code patterns for each architecture variant, complete directory structures, and a clear decision matrix. The code examples are copy-paste ready and demonstrate real implementation patterns like circuit breakers, caching, and event handling. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The Instructions section provides a 4-step process, but lacks validation checkpoints. The migration paths are listed as steps but don't include verification points (e.g., 'verify gRPC contract works before migrating traffic'). For architectural decisions with significant consequences, explicit validation steps would strengthen this. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Well-organized with clear sections for each variant, a decision matrix for quick reference, and appropriate external references (clay-known-pitfalls, external resources). Content is appropriately structured with the overview first, variants detailed separately, and supporting materials at the end. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 12 Passed |
Validation
81%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 9 / 11 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
allowed_tools_field | 'allowed-tools' contains unusual tool name(s) | Warning |
frontmatter_unknown_keys | Unknown frontmatter key(s) found; consider removing or moving to metadata | Warning |
Total | 9 / 11 Passed | |
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