architecture

name	architecture
compatibility	["github-copilot-cli"]
description	Use when shaping system architecture, documenting decisions, and evaluating cross-cutting tradeoffs. USE FOR: design a system architecture, create a C4 diagram, write an ADR for a platform choice, compare technology options with a matrix, assess architectural risks and mitigations. DO NOT USE FOR: implementing endpoints, fixing CI failures, pixel-perfect UI design.
category	architecture
metadata	{"category":"architecture","maturity":"stable","audience":["developer"]}
allowed-tools	[]

Architecture Skill

System design, architecture documentation, technology evaluation, and risk assessment at the architecture level.

Templates in This Skill

Template	Purpose
adr-template.md	Architecture Decision Record with status lifecycle, context, decision, and consequences
c4-diagram-template.md	C4 context and container diagram templates in Mermaid syntax
tech-selection-matrix-template.md	Weighted scoring matrix for evaluating technology alternatives
risk-register-template.md	Architecture risk register with likelihood, impact, and mitigation tracking

Agent Pairing

Use with solution-architect agent. Hand off to backend-dev for API/service design, frontend-dev for UI architecture, data-tier for database and storage design.