| 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.
