Does it support standard mapping formats?

Yes, the skill can generate maps in Mermaid diagram syntax for visual documentation or OWM (Online Wardley Maps) text-based notation for use in specialized mapping tools.

How does this skill help with software architecture?

It allows developers to map out dependencies and identify which parts of their stack are commodity utilities versus custom-built innovations, helping prioritize development efforts and resource allocation.

What is a Wardley Map?

A Wardley Map is a strategic tool used to visualize the landscape of a business or technical project by mapping components based on their visibility to the user and their stage of evolution from genesis to commodity.

When should I use the Wardley Map Creation skill?

Use it during the discovery and planning phases of a project, when deciding whether to build or buy a component, or when analyzing the long-term viability of a technology stack.

Wardley Map Creation

Name: Wardley Map Creation
Author: melodic-software

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Productivity & Workflow

Generates strategic Wardley Maps to visualize value chains and component evolution for business and technical planning.

The Wardley Map Creation skill enables Claude to assist in strategic situational awareness by mapping user needs to technical components across their lifecycle. It guides users through Simon Wardley's methodology, from identifying user anchors to positioning components on the evolution axis (Genesis to Commodity). This skill is essential for architectural decision-making, identifying technical debt, and discovering competitive advantages by visualizing how components move and where organizational inertia exists.

Key Features

01Converts user needs and value chains into structured Wardley Maps

02Supports both Mermaid diagrams and OWM (Online Wardley Maps) notation

03Automates component positioning across the four stages of evolution

04Identifies strategic movement and market inertia within technical stacks

05Facilitates Pioneer-Settler-Town Planner organizational analysis

0612 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Visualizing technology evolution to anticipate future market shifts and debt

02Identifying competitive differentiation and 'build vs. buy' opportunities

03Strategic planning for migrating legacy systems to cloud-native architectures

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add melodic-software/claude-code-plugins wardley-map-creation

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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