Domain-specific development mode guidelines for UI, API, database, integration, migration, and specialized workflows. Each mode provides tailored principles, checklists, and patterns for different types of development work.
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orchestra
skills/modes/SKILL.md
January 21, 2026
Select agents to install to:
npx add-skill https://github.com/tstomtimes/orchestra/blob/main/skills/modes/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill modesInstallation paths:
.claude/skills/modes/# Development Mode Skills This skill provides domain-specific guidelines that agents activate based on the type of work being performed. Each mode extends core principles with specialized requirements for different development contexts. ## Overview The mode skills provide specialized guidance for: - **UI Mode** (ui.yaml) - Frontend, accessibility, SEO, visual components - **API Mode** (api.yaml) - REST/GraphQL endpoints, API design, versioning - **Database Mode** (db.yaml) - Schema design, migrations, query optimization - **Integration Mode** (integration.yaml) - External service integration, OAuth, webhooks - **Migration Mode** (migration.yaml) - Data migration, version upgrades, rollback procedures - **Performance Mode** (performance.yaml) - Optimization, caching, load testing - **QA Mode** (qa.yaml) - Testing strategies, coverage requirements, test automation - **Security Mode** (security.yaml) - Security audits, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing - **Release Mode** (release.yaml) - Deployment procedures, release management, rollback ## When to Use Modes are automatically activated based on work context: ### UI Mode - **Used by**: Nova, Skye, Finn - **Triggers**: Frontend changes, accessibility updates, SEO optimization - **Focus**: Lighthouse scores, ARIA compliance, responsive design ### API Mode - **Used by**: Skye, Kai, Mina - **Triggers**: Endpoint creation, API versioning, integration work - **Focus**: REST/GraphQL standards, documentation, versioning ### Database Mode - **Used by**: Leo, Skye, Kai - **Triggers**: Schema changes, migrations, query optimization - **Focus**: Data integrity, indexing, rollback safety ### Integration Mode - **Used by**: Mina, Iris, Kai - **Triggers**: External service integration (Stripe, Shopify, AWS, etc.) - **Focus**: OAuth flows, webhook handling, error resilience ### Migration Mode - **Used by**: Blake, Leo, Kai - **Triggers**: Database migrations, version upgrades, data transfers - **Focus**: Rollback p