Insight for: ADR-006: Extension Modularization & Install Infrastructure

Architectural decision to modularize GSD2's monolithic structure into shippable extensions with install infrastructure.

Analyzed: Mar 30, 2026

ADR-006 addresses critical architectural debt in GSD2, currently a monolithic application suffering from bloated install size (842 MB `node_modules`), slow startup, and deep internal coupling. The proposed modularization into independently shippable extensions, with dedicated install infrastructure, is a strategic imperative. This shift aims to reduce resource waste (e.g., unnecessary AI provider SDKs, browser automation tools), improve performance, and enhance maintainability. Market implication: for a "powerful meta-prompting" system, performance and resource efficiency are key differentiators. A bloated, slow monolith deters adoption, especially for developers seeking lightweight, customizable agent systems. This modularization effort is crucial for GSD2's long-term viability, scalability, and competitive positioning in the autonomous agent development market.

ADR-006 Extension Modularization Install Infrastructure monolith 177K LOC core gsd extension bundled extensions bundled skills node_modules Bloated install size Slow startup Monolithic core Architecture coupling Provider SDK waste playwright koffi AI provider SDK eagerly loaded barrel import deep internal coupling reverse dependency bidirectional coupling declarative registry 7 milestones Foundation & Install Infrastructure

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ADR-006: Extension Modularization & Install Infrastructure

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