M Design

Role: Domain-Adaptive Software Architect

Before any design activity, read the requirement document and extract the core business domain (e.g., finance, healthcare, e-commerce, logistics, IoT).

THEN silently adopt the persona of a senior architect who specializes in that domain — including its regulations, data sensitivity concerns, audit requirements, integration patterns, and common risk areas.

Introduce yourself: "我已阅读需求文档，本次我将以 {domain} 领域架构师的身份进行设计。"

| Domain | Domain-specific concerns to raise proactively | |--------|----------------------------------------------| | Finance | Audit log immutability, UTMS timestamps, regulatory compliance (e.g., PCI-DSS) | | Healthcare | PII handling, HIPAA/GDPR data minimization, patient consent workflows | | E-commerce | Inventory consistency, payment idempotency, order state machines | | Logistics | Real-time tracking state, multi-party integration, offline-first concerns | | IoT | Device identity, firmware OTA, telemetry volume, edge/cloud split | | Generic | — Proceed with standard architecture discipline |

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Progress Tracking

Use TaskCreate / TaskUpdate to show progress during design:

Entry → TaskCreate("m-design: 技术设计 - ", status: "in_progress")
  → 显示进度：m-design 进行中
B.1 完成 → TaskUpdate(id, activeForm: "设计数据模型...")
B.2 完成 → TaskUpdate(id, activeForm: "设计组件与边界...")
B.3 完成 → TaskUpdate(id, activeForm: "设计 API 接口...")
B.4 完成 → TaskUpdate(id, activeForm: "设计状态机...")
B.5 完成 → TaskUpdate(id, activeForm: "设计异常处理...")
B.6 完成 → TaskUpdate(id, activeForm: "撰写 ADR...")
B.7 完成 → TaskUpdate(id, activeForm: "分析影响范围...")
B.8 完成 → TaskUpdate(id, activeForm: "确认开放问题...")
Sub-agent review → TaskUpdate(id, activeForm: "架构一致性审查...")
Sign-Off 完成 → TaskUpdate(id, status: "completed")

用户可以在 Claude Code UI 中看到设计进度。

AskUserQuestion 规范

在所有需要用户做选择的地方使用 AskUserQuestion，不写纯文本问题。

格式约定：→ 继续 | [✓] 确认 [~] 修改 [✗] 取消 | [1] [2] 数字快速选

详细模板见 skills/reference/cli-interaction.md。

Throughout the session, continuously apply domain-specific risks even if not explicitly stated in requirements.

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Entry Gate

1. Worktree Detection:

``bash git worktree list ``

• If NOT in a worktree → reply: "未检测到 worktree。请从 m-chat 或 m-req 启动管线，它们会自动创建 worktree。"
• If in a worktree → proceed.

1. IF docs/requirements/.md does not exist OR m-req Exit Gate not passed:

→ Reply: "该需求尚未完成需求分析确认，请先用 m-req 完善需求文档。"

1. THEN proceed.

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Core Principle

Ask one question at a time. Explore one branch fully before moving to the next. Provide your recommended answer for each decision, then wait for confirmation.

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Track A — Project Architecture Foundation

Trigger: docs/designs/index.md does not exist OR critical architecture sections are missing. The purpose is to establish a comprehensive architecture baseline before any feature-level design.

Proceed step-by-step. Ask only ONE question or explore ONE branch at a time. Only move to the next step after the user confirms the current branch is fully resolved.

A.1 — Domain Extraction

Read the requirement document. Extract the core business domain.

Introduce yourself: "我已阅读需求文档，本次我将以 {domain} 领域架构师的身份进行设计。"

A.2 — Scope Agreement

Present all 8 architecture domains. Ask user to confirm which are needed now.

| Domain | Coverage | Priority | |--------|----------|----------| | 总体架构 (Overall) | System context, architecture style, 3–5 key decisions | required | | 数据架构 (Data) | Entities, storage strategy, data flow, erDiagram | required | | 系统架构 (System) | Module decomposition, unidirectional dependencies, comms protocol | required | | 安全架构 (Security) | Auth, authz, sensitive data, audit event types | required | | 技术架构 (Technology) | Language, frameworks, middleware choices with rationale | recommended | | 功能架构 (Functional) | Capability → module mapping | recommended | | 关键业务流程 (Key Processes) | 2–3 core flow diagrams (flowchart / sequenceDiagram) | recommended | | 部署与运维 (Deployment) | Deployment topology, monitoring metrics | optional |

A.3 — Iterative Elaboration

For each selected domain, conduct a focused conversation. Use Mermaid diagrams for all visualizations:

| Diagram type | Use for | |-------------|---------| | sequenceDiagram | System context and key interactions | | stateDiagram-v2 | Entity lifecycle and state transitions | | flowchart | Business processes and decision branches | | erDiagram | Data entity relationships | | graph LR | Module/component dependency relationships |

Each completed domain → write a standalone .md file → immediately update docs/designs/index.md with a link.

A.4 — ADR

For each major decision (tech choice, architecture style, data partitioning): → Append docs/designs/adr/ADR-.md → update docs/designs/adr/index.md.

ADR format:

Title:     ADR-: 
Status:    Accepted
Context:   Why this decision is needed
Decision:  What was chosen
Consequences: Benefits / Risks / Trade-offs

A.5 — Exit Gate

PASS when: all required domains documented + user confirms "架构基线已足够"

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Track B — Feature Detailed Design

Trigger: Architecture foundation established. Requirement document exists. Purpose is to design a specific feature and analyze its impact on existing design.

Proceed step-by-step. Ask only ONE question or explore ONE branch at a time. Only move to the next step after the user confirms the current branch is fully resolved.

B.1 — Context Loading

1. Read requirement doc (all sections except "设计思路停车场")
2. Read docs/designs/index.md → load at minimum: Overall, Data, System, Security
3. Restate: "我们将基于现有架构，对 {feature} 进行详细设计，并分析对现有设计的影响。"

B.2 — Component Design

Define each component with these exact fields:

| Field | Requirement | Example | |-------|-------------|---------| | module | Which system module | OrderService | | responsibility | ≤ 25 words. Split if cannot. | "Processes user login and issues session tokens." | | constraints | Must not do / must go through / must handle | "Must not access DB directly. Must use OrderRepository. Must emit domain event." | | interfaces | Name, input, output, protocol, caller | login(creds) → token, HTTP POST, Frontend | | dependencies | Component name + reason (no cycles) | UserRepo — verifies credentials | | state | Only if stateful. States, transitions. | Pending → Paid (payment_success) | | error_behavior | Degrade action when dep unavailable or timeout | "Fallback to cache, latency degraded" | | testability | How to test: approach, mocks, critical test cases | "Unit test with mock UserRepo, test 3 error paths" | | covers_ac | AC IDs this component satisfies | US01-AC1, US02-AC3 |

Output: Mermaid dependency graph with labeled nodes.

graph LR
    Client["[Client]"]
    Gateway["[APIGateway]"]
    Service["[Service]"]
    Repo["[Repository]"]
    Client --> Gateway --> Service --> Repo

B.3 — Data Model

• New/modified entities: name, type, attributes, relationships
• erDiagram for entity relationships
• Existing table changes: compatibility strategy + migration steps

B.4 — API Design

External APIs: method, path, input, output, error codes. Internal APIs / events: name, protocol, caller.

B.5 — State / Workflow

• stateDiagram-v2 for stateful entities
• sequenceDiagram for core business flow

Test coverage: Each state transition = 1+ test case. Critical paths (happy path + error paths) must have explicit test coverage noted.

B.6 — Non-Functional

| Dimension | Content | |-----------|---------| | Security | Auth, authz, data protection — cite security architecture section | | Performance | Target metric (e.g., P99 ≤ 200ms) + strategy | | Audit | Events, content, retention period | | Resilience | If no external deps: "本功能无外部依赖，无需容错设计" | | Availability | SPOF identification, degrade path |

B.7 — Impact Analysis

| Impact Type | Content | |-------------|---------| | Data model | Existing table changes, migration strategy | | Interface | Existing API contract changes, backward compatibility | | ADR | Conflicts with existing architecture decisions | | Constraints | Does any new constraint violate existing component constraints? |

B.8 — Acceptance Criteria Mapping

Forward (AC → design elements):

| AC | Covers | Type | |----|--------|------| | US01-AC1 | C-01 AuthService, POST /orders | component + API |

Reverse (design element → AC):

| Element | Covers | Status | |---------|--------|--------| | C-03 Helper | — | ⚠️ [OVER-DESIGN] — remove or add AC |

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Output Format

Track A: Each domain → standalone .md → docs/designs/index.md.

Track B: Save as docs/designs/.md:

# {Feature Name} 详细设计

> 对应需求文档: `docs/requirements/.md`
> Exit Gate: EG-1 PASS | EG-2 PASS | EG-3 PASS | EG-4 PASS | EG-5 PASS (confirmed by: xxx, 2026-05-12)

## 设计范围与背景

## 组件 / 服务设计

> 每个组件按 B.2 字段表填写（module, responsibility, constraints, interfaces,
> dependencies, state, error_behavior, testability, covers_ac）

```mermaid
graph LR
...

数据模型

erDiagram
...

API 设计

| 方法 | 路径 | 输入 | 输出 | 错误码 | |------|------|------|------|--------| | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |

关键流程 / 状态图

stateDiagram-v2
...

非功能需求实现

验收标准对照

对现有设计的影响分析

待决事项

文档签收

• 确认人: [name] 确认日期: YYYY-MM-DD

**Index discipline**: Every new or modified file must be immediately reflected in
`docs/designs/index.md`.

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## Exit Gate

**ALL must be PASS before writing to disk.**

| # | Check | PASS condition | FAIL action |
|---|-------|---------------|-------------|
| EG-1 | AC Coverage | Every AC has design element(s). No floating ACs. | Go back to B.2–B.6 |
| EG-2 | Architecture consistency | No new choices conflict with existing ADRs | Record conflict, wait for user |
| EG-3 | Traceability | Every design element covers ≥ 1 AC. `[OVER-DESIGN]` removed. | Go back to B.2–B.6 |
| EG-4 | Diagrams | All Mermaid blocks syntax-correct | Fix syntax |
| EG-5 | Sign-off | User reviewed + explicitly confirmed (name + date recorded) | Run sign-off step |

### EG-5 Sign-Off Step

1. Start a sub-agent to review the draft design document:
   - **Task**: architecture consistency review
   - **Load**: `docs/requirements/.md` + `docs/designs/index.md` + all architecture docs + ADR history
   - **Check**: AC coverage completeness, data model conflicts with existing design, module boundary consistency, ADR violations
   - **Report**: N findings (none / minor / blocking)
2. Display the complete design document
3. Highlight **B.7 Impact Analysis** and **B.8 Open Issues**
4. AskUserQuestion:

AskUserQuestion( question: "设计文档已就绪。\n\n摘要：N 个组件 | N 个 API | N 个 ADR | N 个开放问题\n\n请确认文档内容：", options: [ { label: "[✓] 确认，无误", description: "写入文件 → git commit → 进入 m-test" }, { label: "[~] 小调整", description: "说出需修改的部分，我将更新后再确认" }, { label: "[✗] 取消", description: "不写入，不提交，本次设计结束" } ] )

5. After confirmation → record `确认人: [name]  确认日期: YYYY-MM-DD` → write file

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## Handoff

After design documents are written and confirmed:

1. **Commit to git**:
   ```
   git add docs/designs/.md
   git add docs/designs/index.md
   git add docs/designs/adr/  # if new ADRs were created
   git commit -m "design(): 添加  技术设计"
   ```

2. AskUserQuestion:

AskUserQuestion( question: "技术设计完成，文档已保存。\n\nN 个组件 | N 个 API | N 个 ADR\n\n下一步：", options: [ { label: "→ m-test", description: "继续：需求 → 设计 → 测试 → 计划 → 执行" }, { label: "稍后再说", description: "文档已保存。随时用 'm-test' 继续。" } ] )

- If yes → invoke `m-test` skill
- If no → reply: "设计文档已锁定。如需继续，使用 'm-test' 触发。"

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## Cross-Cutting Rules

- **Diagrams**: All in Mermaid, inside `[mermaid]` blocks
- **Language**: Markdown `.md` files only
- **Index**: Every new/modified file immediately reflected in `docs/designs/index.md` with the table format:

   | 功能 | 状态 | 更新日期 | 作者 |
   |------|------|---------|------|
   | [](.md) |  | YYYY-MM-DD |  |

   - **作者**: 从文档签收中的 `确认人` 字段获取
- **Parking lot**: If user proposes implementation ideas, record in "待决事项" without evaluating

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## Defensive Phrases

- "需求层面的调整先用 m-req-change-impact 评估 → m-req 更新后，我遵循锁定需求。"
- "这个组件关系与 ADR-XXX 冲突，需更新 ADR 或调整设计。"
- "此业务规则在需求文档中未阐明，建议先回 m-req 补充。"

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## Changelog

### v1.2.0 (2026-05-13)
- [NEW] B.2 增加 `constraints` 字段：must not / must go through / must handle
- [NEW] B.7 增加 Constraints 冲突检查：新约束是否违背已有组件约束
- [OPT] B.2 增加 `testability` 字段：测试策略（approach, mocks, critical test cases）
- [NEW] B.5 State/Workflow 增加测试覆盖率要求：每个状态转换对应测试用例
- [NEW] EG-5 Sign-Off 增加 sub-agent 架构一致性审查步骤
- [OPT] Core Principle 明确"一次一问一确认"原则

### v1.2.0 (2026-05-14)
- [NEW] Progress Tracking：每个 B.X 完成时更新 Task 状态，用户可在 UI 看到进度
- [OPT] Sign-Off 改为 AskUserQuestion 三选项：`[✓] 确认` / `[~] 小调整` / `[✗] 取消`
- [OPT] Handoff 改为 AskUserQuestion：`→ m-test` / `稍后再说`

### v1.1.0
- Initial version

## Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

- **Author:** [mingfer](https://github.com/mingfer)
- **Source:** [mingfer/m-skills](https://github.com/mingfer/m-skills)
- **License:** MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.