# clean-architecture

Guides Clean Architecture, hexagonal architecture and DDD patterns in Java 21+ Spring Boot 3.5+ projects. Use it when separating domain code from frameworks or refactoring coupled code.

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- Author: giuseppe-trisciuoglio
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit/tree/HEAD/plugins/developer-kit-java/skills/clean-architecture/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-09-10
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## What it does

This skill guides an agent through Clean Architecture, Ports and Adapters, and tactical DDD patterns for Java 21+ Spring Boot 3.5+ applications. It keeps business rules separate from framework and infrastructure concerns.

It proposes a feature-based package layout using `domain/`, `application/`, `infrastructure/`, and `adapter/`. The guidance covers inbound and outbound ports, DTOs, application services, JPA adapters, and REST controllers. It also addresses entities, immutable value objects, aggregates, domain events, and repository interfaces.

The domain layer must have no Spring or framework dependencies. For an existing codebase, that is a reason to inspect domain imports before moving classes: the skill includes a `grep` check and ArchUnit dependency tests. Its test guidance separates domain unit tests, Mockito-based application tests, JPA integration tests, and controller tests.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill clean-architecture -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/clean-architecture/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/clean-architecture/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill clean-architecture -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/clean-architecture/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill clean-architecture -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/clean-architecture/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit clean-architecture
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/clean-architecture/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill clean-architecture -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --path plugins/developer-kit-java/skills/clean-architecture
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/clean-architecture/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill clean-architecture -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit/tree/HEAD/plugins/developer-kit-java/skills/clean-architecture/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- separate business rules from Spring dependencies
- define ports and adapters for external services
- model entities, value objects, and aggregates
- keep JPA entities apart from domain models
- check inward dependency rules

## Example prompts
- Restructure the order module using Clean Architecture for Java 21+ and Spring Boot 3.5+.
- Add inbound and outbound ports for the order creation use case.
- Check that `domain/` has no Spring or infrastructure dependencies.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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# Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture & DDD for Spring Boot

## Overview

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for implementing Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture (Ports & Adapters), and Domain-Driven Design tactical patterns in Java 21+ Spring Boot 3.5+ applications. It ensures clear separation of concerns, framework-independent domain logic, and highly testable codebases through proper layering and dependency management.

## When to Use

- Architecting new Spring Boot applications with clear separation of concerns
- Refactoring tightly coupled code into testable, layered architectures
- Implementing domain logic independent of frameworks and infrastructure
- Designing ports and adapters for swappable implementations
- Applying Domain-Driven Design tactical patterns (entities, value objects, aggregates)
- Creating testable business logic without Spring context dependencies

## Instructions

### 1. Understand the Core Concepts

#### Clean Architecture Layers (Dependency Rule)

Dependencies flow inward. Inner layers know nothing about outer layers.

| Layer | Responsibility | Spring Boot Equivalent |
|-------|---------------|----------------------|
| **Domain** | Entities, value objects, domain events, repository interfaces | `domain/` - no Spring annotations |
| **Application** | Use cases, application services, DTOs, ports | `application/` - `@`Service, `@`Transactional |
| **Infrastructure** | Frameworks, database, external APIs | `infrastructure/` - `@`Repository, `@`Entity |
| **Adapter** | Controllers, presenters, external gateways | `adapter/` - `@`RestController |

#### Hexagonal Architecture (Ports & Adapters)

- **Domain Core**: Pure Java business logic, no framework dependencies
- **Ports**: Interfaces defining contracts (driven and driving)
- **Adapters**: Concrete implementations (JPA, REST, messaging)

#### Domain-Driven Design Tactical Patterns

- **Entities**: Objects with identity and lifecycle (e.g., `Order`, `Customer`)
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