ArchitectIQ
Tagline
ArchitectIQ exists to eliminate guesswork in feature delivery by mapping architecture impact before a single line of code is written.
Product Walkthrough
Step 1: Find ArchitectIQ in VS Code Extensions
Search for ArchitectIQ in the VS Code Extensions marketplace and open the extension details.
Step 2: Open ArchitectIQ from the Activity Bar
After installation, click the ArchitectIQ icon in the left Activity Bar to launch the extension view.
Step 3: Enter a Feature Request and Generate
Provide your feature request in the prompt input and click Generate Architectural Prompt.
Step 4: Review Prompt Output and Analysis
Inspect two outputs:
Agent Prompt for downstream coding assistantsAnalysis Panel explaining why specific files were selected
Step 5: Open the Architecture Graph in Browser
Click Open Graph in Browser to explore the repository dependency and impact graph.
Step 6: Explore Interactive Graph Physics
Use node interactions and physics-enabled movement to inspect structural relationships.
Step 7: Focus on a Targeted Subgraph
Use Focus Subgraph to isolate specific nodes and inspect related architecture details.
Step 8: Copy Prompt and Use with Your Coding Agent
Click Copy Prompt, then paste the output into your preferred coding assistant such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Trae.
Key Features
| Feature |
What it does |
| Smart Code Planning |
Predicts the files most likely to change for a feature. |
| AI Context Awareness |
Understands structure, dependencies, and co-change patterns. |
| Fast Local Execution |
Runs inside VS Code using your local repository context. |
| Privacy-First Pipeline |
Keeps core analysis on local workspace data. |
Why This Extension Exists
Most teams start implementation with incomplete impact awareness.
ArchitectIQ was built to answer one critical question early: "what will this feature actually touch?"
Feature Comparison
| Feature |
ArchitectIQ |
Generic Copilot Workflow |
| Architecture Planning Before Coding |
✅ |
❌ |
| Repository-Scale Impact Mapping |
✅ |
❌ |
| Local Dependency + Co-Change Signals |
✅ |
❌ |
| Privacy-First Local Analysis |
✅ |
⚠️ |
How It Works
- Open your repository in VS Code.
- Open ArchitectIQ from the Activity Bar.
- Enter your feature request in plain English.
- Generate an architecture-aware implementation prompt.
- Build with high-confidence file targets and guidance.
Installation
- Open VS Code.
- Go to Extensions.
- Search for ArchitectIQ.
- Click Install.
- Open your repository and start from the ArchitectIQ view.
Example
Input request:
add late return fee preview before owner confirms trip closure
ArchitectIQ returns:
- likely files to modify
- implementation patterns already used in your repo
- dependency-aware impact hints
- a focused prompt ready for coding assistants
Command Showcase
Ctrl + Shift + P
> ArchitectIQ: Generate Prompt from Workspace
> ArchitectIQ: Copy Last Generated Prompt
Configuration
Privacy model: local-first repository analysis.Generated artifacts: .architectiq/rig.json, .architectiq/rig-view.html.Recommended practice: ignore generated artifacts if your policy requires clean commits.Security docs: see PRIVACY.md and SECURITY.md.
Roadmap
- Multi-language parser depth expansion
- Richer impact confidence scoring
- Improved monorepo workspace targeting
- Extended architecture graph visualization
Contributing
We welcome focused contributions in parser support, analysis quality, and UX.
See CONTRIBUTING.md for contribution workflow and standards.
Developed By
Developed by Dhruvin Patel.
