tech-stack-scanner

Tech Stack Scanner

Overview

The Tech Stack Scanner skill provides automated technical architecture review for venture capital due diligence. It assesses technology choices, infrastructure scalability, security posture, and technical debt to inform investment decisions.

Capabilities

Architecture Assessment

• Evaluate technology stack choices
• Assess microservices vs. monolith architecture
• Review database and data store choices
• Analyze API design and integration patterns

Infrastructure Review

• Evaluate cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Assess scalability and auto-scaling capabilities
• Review disaster recovery and backup strategies
• Analyze infrastructure costs and efficiency

Security Assessment

• Review authentication and authorization
• Assess data encryption practices
• Check for common vulnerabilities
• Evaluate security monitoring and incident response

Scalability Analysis

• Model load handling capabilities
• Identify potential bottlenecks
• Assess horizontal vs. vertical scaling
• Review performance optimization practices

Usage

Scan Tech Stack

Input: Company technical documentation, access credentials
Process: Automated scanning, architecture analysis
Output: Tech stack assessment, architecture diagram

Assess Security Posture

Input: Security policies, system access
Process: Security scanning, policy review
Output: Security assessment, vulnerability report

Evaluate Scalability

Input: Current load, growth projections, infrastructure
Process: Load modeling, bottleneck analysis
Output: Scalability assessment, recommendations

Review Infrastructure Costs

Input: Cloud billing data, infrastructure inventory
Process: Cost analysis, optimization identification
Output: Cost assessment, efficiency recommendations

Assessment Categories

| Category | Key Areas |

|----------|-----------|

| Architecture | Stack choices, patterns, technical debt |

| Infrastructure | Cloud, scaling, DR, monitoring |

| Security | Auth, encryption, vulnerabilities, compliance |

| Performance | Response times, throughput, optimization |

| DevOps | CI/CD, deployment, testing, monitoring |

Integration Points

• Technical Due Diligence: Core skill for tech DD
• Code Quality Analyzer: Detailed code-level analysis
• IP Patent Analyzer: Coordinate IP and tech review
• Technical Assessor (Agent): Support DD agent

Technology Checklist

• Frontend frameworks and mobile platforms
• Backend languages and frameworks
• Databases and data storage
• Cloud infrastructure and services
• Third-party integrations and dependencies
• Development and deployment tools
• Monitoring and observability

Best Practices

1. Request architecture documentation upfront
2. Supplement automated scanning with interviews
3. Focus on scalability relative to growth plans
4. Assess technical debt pragmatically
5. Consider technology choices in industry context