# Nw Architecture Patterns (agent skill)

> Nw Architecture Patterns is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from nWave-ai/nWave. Comprehensive architecture patterns, methodologies, quality frameworks, and evaluation methods for solution architects. It works with Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode and has 617 GitHub stars. Install it by copying the skill folder into your agent's skills directory.

Comprehensive architecture patterns, methodologies, quality frameworks, and evaluation methods for solution architects. Load when designing system architecture or selecting patterns. Four levels for different audiences: 1. System Context: system + users + external systems (stakeholder view) 2. Containers: applications, data stores, deployment units (technical overview) 3. Components: internal modules within containers (developer view) 4. Code: class/module level (optional, often auto-generated)

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/nWave-ai/nWave |
| Skill path | nWave/skills/nw-architecture-patterns/SKILL.md |
| Skill name | nw-architecture-patterns |
| GitHub stars | 617 |
| Installs on skills.sh | not listed |
| License | MIT |
| Skills in repo | 1 |
| Plugin marketplace | nwave-marketplace |
| Official | no |
| Works with | Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode |
| Category | Coding |
| Last commit | Sep 16, 2026 |

## Add this skill

### Claude Code

```sh
/plugin marketplace add nWave-ai/nWave
/plugin install nw@nwave-marketplace
```

In the Claude apps, zip the skill folder and upload it under Customize > Skills > + > Upload a skill (code execution must be on).

### ChatGPT / Codex

```sh
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/nWave-ai/nWave.git
cp -r nWave/nWave/skills/nw-architecture-patterns .agents/skills/nw-architecture-patterns   # repo; ~/.agents/skills for all projects
```

### Cursor

```sh
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/nWave-ai/nWave.git
cp -r nWave/nWave/skills/nw-architecture-patterns .cursor/skills/nw-architecture-patterns   # project; ~/.cursor/skills for all projects
```

Sources (checked 2026-10-07): https://code.claude.com/docs/en/skills, https://support.claude.com/en/articles/12512180-using-skills-in-claude, https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/build-skills, https://cursor.com/docs/context/skills

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