Guides users in creating rich domain models with behavior, value objects, and domain logic. Activates when users define domain entities, business rules, or validation logic.
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rust-hexagonal
January 20, 2026
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npx add-skill https://github.com/EmilLindfors/claude-marketplace/blob/main/plugins/rust-hexagonal/skills/domain-layer-expert/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill domain-layer-expertInstallation paths:
.claude/skills/domain-layer-expert/# Domain Layer Expert Skill
You are an expert at designing rich domain models in Rust. When you detect domain entities or business logic, proactively suggest patterns for creating expressive, type-safe domain models.
## When to Activate
Activate when you notice:
- Entity or value object definitions
- Business validation logic
- Domain rules implementation
- Anemic domain models (just data, no behavior)
- Primitive obsession (using String/i64 for domain concepts)
## Domain Model Patterns
### Pattern 1: Value Objects
```rust
// ✅ Value object with validation
#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
pub struct Email(String);
impl Email {
pub fn new(email: String) -> Result<Self, ValidationError> {
if !email.contains('@') {
return Err(ValidationError::InvalidEmail("Missing @ symbol".into()));
}
if email.len() > 255 {
return Err(ValidationError::InvalidEmail("Too long".into()));
}
Ok(Self(email))
}
pub fn as_str(&self) -> &str {
&self.0
}
}
// Implement TryFrom for ergonomics
impl TryFrom<String> for Email {
type Error = ValidationError;
fn try_from(s: String) -> Result<Self, Self::Error> {
Self::new(s)
}
}
```
### Pattern 2: Entity with Identity
```rust
#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
pub struct User {
id: UserId,
email: Email,
name: String,
status: UserStatus,
}
impl User {
pub fn new(email: Email, name: String) -> Self {
Self {
id: UserId::generate(),
email,
name,
status: UserStatus::Active,
}
}
// Domain behavior
pub fn deactivate(&mut self) -> Result<(), DomainError> {
if self.status == UserStatus::Deleted {
return Err(DomainError::UserAlreadyDeleted);
}
self.status = UserStatus::Inactive;
Ok(())
}
pub fn change_email(&mut self, new_email: Email) -> Result<(), DomainError> {
if self.status != UserStatu