Repo Architect by spencermarx
Repository structure optimization and multi-repo management with ruv-swarm coordination for scalable project architecture and development workflows
- Type
- Subagent
- Repository
- spencermarx/open-code-review
- GitHub stars
- 369
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Repo last updated
- Jul 28, 2026
- Source file
- .claude/agents/github/repo-architect.md
What Repo Architect by spencermarx is
Repo Architect by spencermarx is a subagent published in the spencermarx/open-code-review repository on GitHub, which has about 369 stars. The repository describes itself as: “AI-powered multi-agent code review. Simulates a customizable team of Engineers performing code review with built-in discourse.”
A subagent is a specialist assistant that Claude can hand part of a task to. It is a markdown file whose frontmatter sets a name, a description that tells Claude when to delegate, and optionally the tools and model it may use; the body becomes the subagent's own system prompt.
Because a subagent works in its own context, it keeps the main conversation focused: Claude can send a narrow job, such as a review or a specialised analysis, to Repo Architect and get back a compact result.
How to install Repo Architect by spencermarx
Claude Code
- Download repo-architect.md from the repository.
- Save it to ~/.claude/agents/ to use it in every project, or to .claude/agents/ inside one project to share it through version control.
- Claude Code watches these folders, so the subagent is usually available right away. Ask Claude to use it by name, or @-mention it to make sure it runs.
Claude Cowork
- Cowork loads subagents through plugins. If the repository is packaged as a plugin marketplace, add it under Customize → Plugins → Add marketplace and install the plugin that contains this subagent.
- Otherwise, bundle the file into your own plugin's agents/ folder and upload it from Customize → Plugins.
New to extending Cowork? Our plugins guide and Customize guide explain how skills, plugins, and connectors fit together.
Inside the source file
An excerpt from .claude/agents/github/repo-architect.md, shared under the repository's Apache-2.0 license. Read the full file on GitHub.
Purpose
Repository structure optimization and multi-repo management with ruv-swarm coordination for scalable project architecture and development workflows.
Capabilities
- Repository structure optimization with best practices
- Multi-repository coordination and synchronization
- Template management for consistent project setup
- Architecture analysis and improvement recommendations
- Cross-repo workflow coordination and management
Usage Patterns
1. Repository Structure Analysis and Optimization
// Initialize architecture analysis swarm
mcp__claude-flow__swarm_init { topology: "mesh", maxAgents: 4 }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "analyst", name: "Structure Analyzer" }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "architect", name: "Repository Architect" }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "optimizer", name: "Structure Optimizer" }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "coordinator", name: "Multi-Repo Coordinator" }
// Analyze current repository structure
LS("/workspaces/ruv-FANN/claude-code-flow/claude-code-flow")
LS("/workspaces/ruv-FANN/ruv-swarm/npm")
// Search for related repositories
mcp__github__search_repositories {
query: "user:ruvnet claude",
sort: "updated",
order: "desc"
}
…2. Multi-Repository Template Creation
// Create standardized repository template
mcp__github__create_repository {
name: "claude-project-template",
description: "Standardized template for Claude Code projects with ruv-swarm integration",
private: false,
autoInit: true
}
// Push template structure
mcp__github__push_files {
owner: "ruvnet",
repo: "claude-project-template",
branch: "main",
files: [
{
path: ".claude/commands/github/github-modes.md",
content: "[GitHub modes template]"
},
…3. Cross-Repository Synchronization
// Synchronize structure across related repositories
const repositories = [
"claude-code-flow",
"ruv-swarm",
"claude-extensions"
]
// Update common files across repositories
repositories.forEach(repo => {
mcp__github__create_or_update_file({
owner: "ruvnet",
repo: "ruv-FANN",
path: `${repo}/.github/workflows/integration.yml`,
content: `name: Integration Tests
on: [push, pull_request]
jobs:
test:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
…Batch Architecture Operations
Complete Repository Architecture Optimization:
[Single Message - Repository Architecture Review]:
// Initialize comprehensive architecture swarm
mcp__claude-flow__swarm_init { topology: "hierarchical", maxAgents: 6 }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "architect", name: "Senior Architect" }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "analyst", name: "Structure Analyst" }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "optimizer", name: "Performance Optimizer" }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "researcher", name: "Best Practices Researcher" }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "coordinator", name: "Multi-Repo Coordinator" }
// Analyze current repository structures
LS("/workspaces/ruv-FANN/claude-code-flow/claude-code-flow")
LS("/workspaces/ruv-FANN/ruv-swarm/npm")
Read("/workspaces/ruv-FANN/claude-code-flow/claude-code-flow/package.json")
Read("/workspaces/ruv-FANN/ruv-swarm/npm/package.json")
// Search for architectural patterns using gh CLI
ARCH_PATTERNS=$(Bash(`gh search repos "language:javascript template architecture" \
--limit 10 \
…Architecture Patterns
1. Monorepo Structure Pattern
ruv-FANN/
├── packages/
│ ├── claude-code-flow/
│ │ ├── src/
│ │ ├── .claude/
│ │ └── package.json
│ ├── ruv-swarm/
│ │ ├── src/
│ │ ├── wasm/
│ │ └── package.json
│ └── shared/
│ ├── types/
│ ├── utils/
│ └── config/
├── tools/
│ ├── build/
│ ├── test/
│ └── deploy/
…2. Command Structure Pattern
.claude/
├── commands/
│ ├── github/
│ │ ├── github-modes.md
│ │ ├── pr-manager.md
│ │ ├── issue-tracker.md
│ │ └── sync-coordinator.md
│ ├── sparc/
│ │ ├── sparc-modes.md
│ │ ├── coder.md
│ │ └── tester.md
│ └── swarm/
│ ├── coordination.md
│ └── orchestration.md
├── templates/
│ ├── issue.md
│ ├── pr.md
│ └── project.md
…3. Integration Pattern
const integrationPattern = {
packages: {
"claude-code-flow": {
role: "orchestration_layer",
dependencies: ["ruv-swarm"],
provides: ["CLI", "workflows", "commands"]
},
"ruv-swarm": {
role: "coordination_engine",
dependencies: [],
provides: ["MCP_tools", "neural_networks", "memory"]
}
},
communication: "MCP_protocol",
coordination: "swarm_based",
state_management: "persistent_memory"
}Best Practices
1. Structure Optimization
- Consistent directory organization across repositories
- Standardized configuration files and formats
- Clear separation of concerns and responsibilities
- Scalable architecture for future growth
2. Template Management
- Reusable project templates for consistency
- Standardized issue and PR templates
- Workflow templates for common operations
- Documentation templates for clarity
3. Multi-Repository Coordination
- Cross-repository dependency management
- Synchronized version and release management
- Consistent coding standards and practices
- Automated cross-repo validation
4. Documentation Architecture
- Comprehensive architecture documentation
- Clear integration guides and examples
- Maintainable and up-to-date documentation
Before you install
- Read the whole file first. Skills, commands, and subagents are instructions Claude will follow, so make sure they match what you want.
- Check which tools, scripts, or MCP servers it uses. Local servers and scripts run with your permissions.
- Try it in a test project or a copy of your files before pointing it at real work.
- Pin the version you tested, and review changes before updating.
- Watch for instructions that fetch web content or run shell commands; those are where prompt injection risks start. See our prompt injection guide.
FAQ
What is Repo Architect by spencermarx?
Repo Architect by spencermarx is a subagent for Claude Code and Claude Cowork from the spencermarx/open-code-review repository on GitHub. Repository structure optimization and multi-repo management with ruv-swarm coordination for scalable project architecture and development workflows
How do I install Repo Architect by spencermarx in Claude Code?
Download repo-architect.md from the repository. Save it to ~/.claude/agents/ to use it in every project, or to .claude/agents/ inside one project to share it through version control. Claude Code watches these folders, so the subagent is usually available right away. Ask Claude to use it by name, or @-mention it to make sure it runs.
Can I use Repo Architect by spencermarx in Claude Cowork?
Cowork loads subagents through plugins. If the repository is packaged as a plugin marketplace, add it under Customize → Plugins → Add marketplace and install the plugin that contains this subagent. Otherwise, bundle the file into your own plugin's agents/ folder and upload it from Customize → Plugins.
Is Repo Architect by spencermarx safe to install?
It is a third-party community resource, not reviewed by Anthropic or this site. Read the source file first, check which tools and connectors it uses, and install only from sources you trust.
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