adr-generator

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SKILL.md

ADR Generator

Create Architecture Decision Records following the standard ADR format.

Quick Start

  1. Identify the architectural decision to document
  2. Gather context and constraints
  3. List options considered with pros/cons
  4. Document the decision and rationale
  5. Save to docs/adr/ or adr/ directory

ADR Template

# ADR-NNNN: [Title]

## Status

[Proposed | Accepted | Deprecated | Superseded by ADR-XXXX]

## Context

[What is the issue that we're seeing that is motivating this decision or change?]

## Decision

[What is the change that we're proposing and/or doing?]

## Consequences

### Positive
- [Benefit 1]
- [Benefit 2]

### Negative
- [Tradeoff 1]
- [Tradeoff 2]

### Neutral
- [Side effect that is neither positive nor negative]

Workflow

Step Action Output
1 Identify decision Clear problem statement
2 Research options List of alternatives
3 Evaluate tradeoffs Pros/cons for each option
4 Document decision ADR file
5 Get approval Status -> Accepted

Naming Convention

docs/adr/
├── 0001-use-postgresql-for-persistence.md
├── 0002-adopt-event-sourcing.md
├── 0003-implement-cqrs-pattern.md
└── README.md (index of all ADRs)

When to Create ADRs

  • Choosing between technologies or frameworks
  • Defining API design patterns
  • Selecting architectural patterns (microservices, monolith, etc.)
  • Making security-related decisions
  • Establishing coding standards that affect architecture

Limitations

  • ADRs document decisions, not implementation details
  • Keep ADRs focused on a single decision
  • Link related ADRs rather than combining them
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