backend-architect-cli
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The official installer for the Backend Architect Skill - Bring architecture intelligence to your favorite AI coding assistant.
backend-architect-cli is a powerful initialization tool that sets up the Backend Architect Skill for various AI coding assistants. It ensures your AI has access to a deep knowledge base of architectural patterns, database selections, security guidelines, and professional best practices.
Initialize for your active project in one command:
npx backend-architect-cli
The CLI will automatically detect your project structure and offer to install for the appropriate AI assistants.
--ai all.versions and update commands..shared/ folder for efficient data/scripts reuse across platforms.# Install the package globally
npm install -g backend-architect-cli
# Run the interactive setup anywhere
backend-architect
# Or run with specific commands
backend-architect init --ai all
Once installed globally, the backend-architect command is available system-wide. You can use it in any project directory:
# Interactive setup
backend-architect
# Specific AI setup
backend-architect init --ai claude
backend-architect init --ai cursor
backend-architect init --ai gemini
backend-architect init --ai windsurf
backend-architect init --ai roocode
backend-architect init --ai copilot
backend-architect init --ai kiro
backend-architect init --ai all
You can skip the interactive mode by specifying target assistants:
# Claude Code (.claude/skills/)
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai claude
# Cursor (.cursor/commands/)
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai cursor
# Gemini CLI (.gemini/skills/)
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai gemini
# Windsurf (.windsurf/workflows/)
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai windsurf
# RooCode / RooCline (.roo/commands/)
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai roocode
# GitHub Copilot (.github/skills/)
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai copilot
# VS Code (.github/skills/)
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai vscode
# Kiro AI (.kiro/steering/)
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai kiro
# CodeBuddy (.codebuddy/commands/)
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai codebuddy
# Qoder (.qoder/rules/)
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai qoder
# Trae AI (.trae/rules/)
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai trae
# OpenCode (.opencode/prompts/)
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai opencode
# Continue AI (.continue/prompts/)
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai continue
# All 14 assistants at once
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai all
# Check available versions
npx backend-architect-cli versions
# Update to latest version
npx backend-architect-cli update
# Use legacy ZIP-based installation
npx backend-architect-cli init --ai claude --legacy
| Assistant | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | .claude/skills/ | Integrated AI skill definitions |
| Cursor | .cursor/commands/ + .shared/ | Custom terminal commands |
| Windsurf | .windsurf/workflows/ + .shared/ | AI-driven workflows |
| Antigravity | .agent/skills/ + .shared/ | Advanced agentic skills |
| Copilot | .github/skills/ | Custom GitHub Copilot skills |
| VS Code | .github/skills/ | VS Code AI skills |
| Gemini CLI | .gemini/skills/ + .shared/ | Google Gemini skill extensions |
| RooCode | .roo/commands/ + .shared/ | RooCode custom commands |
| Kiro | .kiro/steering/ + .shared/ | Kiro AI steering files |
| Qoder | .qoder/rules/ + .shared/ | Qoder custom rules |
| CodeBuddy | .codebuddy/commands/ + .shared/ | CodeBuddy terminal skills |
| Codex | .codex/skills/ + .shared/ | Codex skill definitions |
| Trae | .trae/rules/ + .shared/ | Trae AI custom rules |
| OpenCode | .opencode/prompts/ + .shared/ | OpenCode prompt templates |
| Continue | .continue/prompts/ + .shared/ | Continue AI prompt integration |
Interested in contributing or running locally?
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/btLong402/backend-architect-skill.git
cd cli
# Install dependencies
bun install
# Run in development mode
bun run dev
# Build and sync assets
bun run build
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
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CLI to install Backend Architect skill for AI coding assistants
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