| name | 030-architecture-adr-general |
| description | Use when you need to generate Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for a Java project through an interactive, conversational process that systematically gathers context, stakeholders, options, and outcomes to produce well-structured ADR documents. This should trigger for requests such as Generate ADR; Create Architecture Decision Record; Document architecture decision; Architecture Decision Record for Java. Part of Plinth Toolkit |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| metadata | {"author":"Juan Antonio Breña Moral","version":"0.17.0"} |
Java ADR Generator with interactive conversational approach
Generate Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for Java projects through an interactive, conversational process that elicits the decision inputs needed for a well-structured ADR. This is an interactive SKILL. Use only the current conversation and repository files explicitly available in the current session; do not expose, persist, or reuse unrelated user/project context.
What is covered in this Skill?
- ADR file storage configuration
- Conversational information gathering: context, stakeholders, decision drivers, options with pros/cons, outcome, consequences
- MADR template generation
Constraints
Handle ambiguity and blockers explicitly to avoid implicit assumptions.
- EDGE CASE: If the user goal is ambiguous, stop and ask a clarifying question before editing files or running project-wide commands
- EDGE CASE: If required context, files, credentials, or tools are missing, report the blocker explicitly and ask whether to proceed with setup or fallback guidance
- EDGE CASE: If requested changes conflict with project constraints or safety boundaries, explain the conflict and ask for user confirmation on the preferred trade-off
When to use this skill
- Generate ADR
- Create Architecture Decision Record
- Document architecture decision
- Architecture Decision Record for Java
- Write ADR
- Document technical decision
- Architecture documentation
- Record design decision
- Technology choice documentation
- Framework selection ADR
- Database choice ADR
- Architectural trade-offs
- Technical alternatives evaluation
- Why did we choose
- Deployment strategy ADR
- Infrastructure choice
- Vendor selection ADR
Workflow
- Load ADR reference and elicit decision inputs
Load references/030-architecture-adr-general.md from this skill, then elicit stakeholders, decision drivers, options, and trade-offs through the current conversation only.
- Synthesize and confirm decision
Summarize recommended option, rationale, and consequences, and confirm alignment with the user before creating the ADR artifact.
- Generate ADR output
Create a MADR-style ADR document with the final decision, alternatives, consequences, and follow-up actions.
Reference
For detailed guidance, examples, and constraints, see references/030-architecture-adr-general.md.
