What specific documents does this skill generate?

The skill creates a suite of essential files: coding-standards.md, tech-stack.md, source-tree.md, deployment.md, data-model.md, api-contracts.md, and a master README.md index.

Do I need to follow the PRISM methodology to use this skill?

While optimized for PRISM, the generated templates follow industry best practices (Clean Code, DDD, TDD) that are valuable for any professional software project.

How do I move a document from 'Draft' to 'Complete'?

The skill generates documents with status indicators; once you have reviewed and filled in your project-specific details, you manually update the status indicator within the markdown file.

Will this skill overwrite my existing architectural notes?

No, the skill includes a 'Create Missing' mode that specifically detects existing files and only generates the ones that are currently absent from your project.

Where are the documentation files stored?

The output location is determined by your .prism/core-config.yaml file, defaulting to the docs/architecture/ directory in your project root.

Architecture Documentation Initializer

Name: Architecture Documentation Initializer
Author: resolve-io

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Learning & Documentation

Generates a comprehensive, template-driven architecture documentation structure for software projects using the PRISM methodology.

This skill automates the creation of a standardized architecture documentation suite, ensuring project technical foundations are well-documented from the start. By reading from a central configuration, it scaffolds critical files—including coding standards, tech stacks, data models, and API contracts—providing a clear roadmap for development teams. It is particularly useful for greenfield projects, architectural resets, or standardizing documentation across multiple repositories to improve onboarding and long-term maintainability.

Key Features

01Centralized configuration management via .prism/core-config.yaml

02Auto-generation of a master README navigation index for project-wide discovery

03Smart detection of existing vs. missing documentation to prevent accidental data loss

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05Automated scaffolding of core architecture documents including API, Data, and Deployment maps

06Integrated document maturity tracking using Draft, In Progress, and Complete indicators

Use Cases

01Auditing and filling documentation gaps in legacy codebases to improve team knowledge transfer

02Bootstrapping the documentation layer for a new software repository during the setup phase

03Standardizing architectural records across an organization's various engineering teams for consistency

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add resolve-io/.prism initialize-architecture

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