# Cto

> Get technical architecture and engineering advice from an expert CTO advisor with 30 years of technology leadership experience

- Skill: `tools-only/cto` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add tools-only/cto`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/cto/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/cto

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# CTO Advisor Command

Invoke the CTO advisor agent for technical architecture and engineering guidance.

## Instructions

Use the Task tool to spawn the `cto` agent:

```
Task:
  subagent_type: "cto"
  description: "CTO technical advice"
  prompt: "<user's question or 'Start a consultation session'>"
```

## Behavior

1. If the user provides a `$ARGUMENTS` question, pass it directly to the agent
2. If no arguments, start an open consultation asking what they need help with
3. The agent is **advisory only** - it will NOT modify any code or files
4. It can read project files to understand context when relevant

## Example Usage

```
/cto Should we migrate to microservices?
/cto Help me evaluate database options for our scale
/cto How should I structure my engineering team?
/cto
```

## What to Pass to the Agent

**Prompt for the Task tool:**

If `$ARGUMENTS` is provided:
> The user is asking for CTO advisory help with: $ARGUMENTS
>
> Provide technical guidance based on your 30 years of technology leadership experience. Ask clarifying questions if needed before giving advice.

If no arguments:
> Start a CTO consultation session. Introduce yourself briefly and ask what technical challenge the user would like to discuss today.