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name: Architecture Check description: This skill should be used for quick inline architecture validation during coding. Use when the user asks "is this the right pattern?", "should this be async?", "does this follow BasePlaneFacade?", or similar quick architecture questions. For deep analysis, recommend the brain-software-arch-expert agent instead. version: 0.1.0

Quick Architecture Check for brain-mimc

This skill provides quick inline architecture validation during coding. Use it for fast "is this correct?" checks.

When to Use This Skill

• Quick "is this good architecture?" checks
• Pattern verification (BasePlaneFacade, contracts-first, etc.)
• Validate single implementation decision
• Immediate answer needed

When to Use the Agent Instead

If the question requires:

• Deep analysis of multiple files
• Full codebase audit
• Stress-testing an idea
• Implementation planning

Recommend: "This requires deeper analysis. Use the brain-software-arch-expert agent instead."

Quick Check Process

1. Read the relevant code section
2. Check against brain-mimc patterns
3. Provide immediate answer with reasoning
4. Flag if deeper analysis is needed

Brain-mimc Patterns to Check

Communication Lanes Quick Reference

Response Format

For quick checks, respond with:

Copy## /arch-check Result

**Pattern:** [Pattern being checked]
**Status:** [PASS / FAIL / NEEDS REVIEW]
**Reason:** [Brief explanation]
**Fix:** [If FAIL, how to fix]

If deeper analysis is needed:

Copy## /arch-check Result

**Status:** NEEDS DEEPER ANALYSIS
**Reason:** [Why this can't be answered quickly]
**Recommendation:** Use `brain-software-arch-expert` agent for full analysis

Examples

Example 1: Checking BasePlaneFacade

User: /arch-check Does this follow BasePlaneFacade pattern?

Copy## /arch-check Result

**Pattern:** BasePlaneFacade
**Status:** FAIL
**Reason:** Class does not inherit from BasePlaneFacade, missing ingress validation
**Fix:** Inherit from BasePlaneFacade and implement dispatch() method

Example 2: Checking Lane Usage

User: /arch-check Which lane should this message use?

Copy## /arch-check Result

**Pattern:** Lane Assignment
**Status:** PASS - Should use Lane A (DRIVER)
**Reason:** This is content data ascending from spinal cord to brainstem
**Fix:** N/A

Example 3: Needs Deeper Analysis

User: /arch-check Is this architecture correct for the thalamus nucleus routing?

Copy## /arch-check Result

**Status:** NEEDS DEEPER ANALYSIS
**Reason:** Thalamus nucleus routing involves multiple patterns and cross-references
**Recommendation:** Use `brain-software-arch-expert` agent for full analysis