Backend Design Review
Helps with backend development, design, code review as part of agent workflows workflows.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add backend-design-review npx -- -y @trustedskills/backend-design-review
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"backend-design-review": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/backend-design-review"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides automated reviews of backend designs, identifying potential issues and suggesting improvements. It can analyze architectural diagrams, code snippets, or design documents to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability. The review focuses on common pitfalls in backend systems and offers actionable feedback for developers.
When to use it
- Before starting development: Get early feedback on your architecture to avoid costly rework later.
- During design reviews with a team: Supplement human reviewers with automated checks for consistency and best practices.
- When refactoring existing codebases: Identify areas that need improvement based on modern architectural principles.
- For onboarding new engineers: Ensure adherence to established backend standards and patterns.
Key capabilities
- Architectural diagram analysis
- Code snippet review (specific languages not listed)
- Design document assessment
- Scalability checks
- Security vulnerability identification
- Maintainability suggestions
Example prompts
- "Review this architectural diagram for a microservices-based e-commerce platform."
- "Analyze this Python code for potential performance bottlenecks and security risks."
- "Assess this design document for a REST API, focusing on error handling and data validation."
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends heavily on the clarity and completeness of the input provided. Ensure diagrams are well-defined and code snippets are representative of the overall system.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.