Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)

About

This skill empowers development teams to capture the rationale behind their architecture through structured, permanent records. It provides a suite of templates—ranging from lightweight formats to comprehensive RFC-style documents—helping engineers document technical context, decision drivers, and long-term consequences. By formalizing the decision-making process and maintaining a searchable historical record, it improves team alignment, streamlines onboarding for new members, and ensures architectural consistency throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Features

• Multiple ADR formats including MADR, Lightweight, Y-Statement, and RFC styles
• Detailed review checklists to ensure architectural rigor and security compliance
• Standardized directory structures and automated indexing guidelines
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• Comprehensive lifecycle management (Proposed, Accepted, Deprecated, Superseded)
• Built-in patterns for documenting technology migrations and deprecation paths

Use Cases

• Recording complex design trade-offs and rationale for future auditing
• Documenting major technology stack shifts or framework adoptions
• Establishing a formal Request for Comments (RFC) process within engineering teams