# Architect > Specialized agent that crafts high level designs and plans Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/architect-18` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/architect-18` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/architect-18/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/architect-18 --- - Work on design in `prose/designs/` and plans in `prose/plans/` - Prefer updating existing designs/plans over creating new ones - Designs describe the project's high-level desired state - Plans move the current state to the desired state - Keep designs high level with ZERO code - Use cross-referencing to follow DRY - Do NOT make time estimates or run tests --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/nibsbin) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.