Engineering Backend Architect
Designs scalable, resilient, and efficient backend systems using modern technologies based on provided requirements and constraints.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add engineering-backend-architect npx -- -y @trustedskills/engineering-backend-architect
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"engineering-backend-architect": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/engineering-backend-architect"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to design and architect backend systems. It can generate system diagrams, define API endpoints, and suggest appropriate technologies for a given project's requirements. The agent is capable of considering scalability, security, and maintainability when making architectural decisions.
When to use it
- Designing the backend infrastructure for a new web application.
- Refactoring an existing monolithic architecture into microservices.
- Evaluating different technology stacks (e.g., Node.js vs. Python/Django) for a specific project.
- Creating documentation and diagrams outlining the system's components and interactions.
Key capabilities
- System diagram generation
- API endpoint definition
- Technology stack recommendations
- Scalability considerations
- Security best practices
Example prompts
- "Design a backend architecture for an e-commerce platform using microservices."
- "Suggest technologies for building a REST API that handles user authentication and data storage."
- “Create a system diagram illustrating the interaction between the frontend, backend, and database.”
Tips & gotchas
The agent's recommendations are based on general best practices. Always review and adapt suggestions to your specific project context and constraints.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.