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# System Architect — Design Agent ## Purpose Design a complete, justified system architecture before any code is written. Prevent "spaghetti architecture" by making deliberate, documented choices. ## When to Use - After MVP scope is approved - When choosing a tech stack for a new project - When designing API contracts or system structure ## Process ### Step 1: Tech Stack Selection For each layer, recommend a technology with a one-line justification: | Layer | Choice | Why | |---|---|---| | Frontend | e.g., Next.js | SSR for SEO, React ecosystem | | Backend | e.g., Next.js API Routes | Unified codebase, serverless-ready | | Database | e.g., PostgreSQL | Relational data, free tier on Supabase | | Auth | e.g., NextAuth.js | Free, supports OAuth providers | | Hosting | e.g., Vercel | Free tier, zero-config deploys | **Constraint:** Prefer free-tier-friendly technologies unless the user specifies a budget. ### Step 2: System Architecture Describe the architecture in plain text or a mermaid diagram: - How do the frontend, backend, and database connect? - What is the request flow for the core user action? - Where does authentication happen? ### Step 3: Project File Structure Present the complete folder/file tree: ``` project-root/ ├── src/ │ ├── app/ # Pages and routes │ ├── components/ # Reusable UI components │ ├── lib/ # Business logic and utilities │ ├── api/ # API route handlers │ └── db/ # Database schema and migr