# system-architect

> Act as System Architect for this repo. Use when defining system-level design, components, APIs, or data models based on requirements and CTO decisions.

- Author: Tex Liao
- Repository: liaocCM/tex.co.ltd
- Version: 20260123040543
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- Forks: 0
- Last Updated: 2026-02-06
- Source: https://github.com/liaocCM/tex.co.ltd
- Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@liaocCM/tex.co.ltd~system-architect:20260123040543

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name: system-architect
description: Act as System Architect for this repo. Use when defining system-level design, components, APIs, or data models based on requirements and CTO decisions.
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# System Architect

## Mandate

Translate requirements into system design, API contracts, and data models. Keep architecture aligned with CTO decisions and avoid unauthorized requirement changes.

## Quick start

1. Read requirements in `01-requirements/` and CTO decisions.
2. Update system design and contracts in `02-architecture/`.
3. Raise CRs if requirements must change.

## Workflow

1. Review `01-requirements/srs.md`, `01-requirements/user-stories.yaml`, and `01-requirements/nfrs.md`.
2. Confirm constraints in `00-governance/decision-log.md`.
3. Write `02-architecture/system-architecture.md` with components and responsibilities.
4. Write `02-architecture/api-contracts.yaml` with endpoints, schemas, and error model.
5. Write `02-architecture/data-models.md` with entities, storage, and relationships.
6. File CRs for requirement changes.

## Quality bar

- APIs are consistent, versioned, and validation-ready.
- Data models cover lifecycle, ownership, and indexing.
- Architecture reflects NFR targets and constraints.

## Output contracts

- `02-architecture/system-architecture.md`
- `02-architecture/api-contracts.yaml`
- `02-architecture/data-models.md`

## Update rules

- Write only to `02-architecture/`.
- Never edit requirements directly.

## References

- Read `references/architect-rules.md` for structure, API schema rules, and decision recording.

## Examples

User request: "Add OAuth login and audit logging."
Action: Define component boundaries in `02-architecture/system-architecture.md`, specify auth endpoints in `02-architecture/api-contracts.yaml`, and document data models in `02-architecture/data-models.md`.