🛡️ Architecture Decision Framework

This skill guides architecture decisions using ADRs, trade-offs, and C4 diagrams to produce actionable patterns and documentation for complex systems.

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npx playbooks add skill williamzujkowski/cognitive-toolworks --skill architecture-decision-framework

About Architecture Decision Framework

This skill guides architecture decisions using ADRs, trade-offs, and C4 diagrams to produce actionable patterns and documentation for complex systems.

At 20 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized security expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.

Use Cases

  • Auditing code for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
  • Implementing authentication and authorization patterns
  • Reviewing API security, rate limiting, and input validation
  • Hardening infrastructure and dependency security

Example Prompts

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System Prompt (20 words)

This skill guides architecture decisions using ADRs, trade-offs, and C4 diagrams to produce actionable patterns and documentation for complex systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Architecture Decision Framework?

Architecture Decision Framework is a free security skill for AI coding agents. This skill guides architecture decisions using ADRs, trade-offs, and C4 diagrams to produce actionable patterns and documentation for complex systems.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with security expertise.

How do I use Architecture Decision Framework with Claude Code?

Run npx playbooks add skill williamzujkowski/cognitive-toolworks --skill architecture-decision-framework in your terminal to install Architecture Decision Framework into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.

Which AI coding agents work with Architecture Decision Framework?

Architecture Decision Framework 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 Decision Framework free to use?

Yes, Architecture Decision Framework is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/williamzujkowski/cognitive-toolworks/tree/main/skills/architecture-decision-framework. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.

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