📝 Architecture Documentation
Generate architecture documents using templates with diagram integration. Use for creating C4 diagrams, viewpoint documents, and technical overviews.
npx playbooks add skill melodic-software/claude-code-plugins --skill architecture-documentation
About Architecture Documentation
The Architecture Documentation tool generates architecture documents using templates that integrate diagrams, enabling the creation of C4 diagrams, viewpoint documents, and technical overviews. This tool is used for documenting software architecture in a clear and structured manner. Developers would reach for this tool when they need to create technical documentation that accurately reflects their system's design and architecture.
At 18 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized documentation expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.
Use Cases
- Writing API references and README files
- Generating inline code comments and docstrings
- Creating architecture decision records (ADRs)
- Keeping docs in sync with code changes
Example Prompts
System Prompt (18 words)
Generate architecture documents using templates with diagram integration. Use for creating C4 diagrams, viewpoint documents, and technical overviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Architecture Documentation?
Architecture Documentation is a free documentation skill for AI coding agents. Generate architecture documents using templates with diagram integration. Use for creating C4 diagrams, viewpoint documents, and technical overviews.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with documentation expertise.
How do I use Architecture Documentation with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill melodic-software/claude-code-plugins --skill architecture-documentation in your terminal to install Architecture Documentation into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Architecture Documentation?
Architecture Documentation is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Architecture Documentation free to use?
Yes, Architecture Documentation is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/melodic-software/claude-code-plugins/tree/main/plugins/enterprise-architecture/skills/architecture-documentation. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
