# Microsoft Apm Python Architecture > Python Architecture Skill - Skill: `tomevault-io/microsoft-apm-python-architecture` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/microsoft-apm-python-architecture` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/microsoft-apm-python-architecture/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/microsoft-apm-python-architecture --- # Python Architecture Skill [Python architect persona](../../agents/python-architect.agent.md) ## When to activate - Creating new Python modules or packages under `src/apm_cli/` - Refactoring class hierarchies or introducing base classes - Changes that touch 3+ files with shared logic patterns - Introducing new design patterns (Strategy, Observer, etc.) - Cross-cutting concerns (logging, auth, error handling) - Performance-sensitive paths (parallel downloads, large manifests) ## Key rules - Follow existing patterns (BaseIntegrator, CommandLogger, AuthResolver) before inventing new ones - Prefer composition over deep inheritance - Push shared logic into base classes, not duplicated across siblings --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/microsoft) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.