adr-writer

Installation
SKILL.md

ADR Writer

Captures architecture decisions in a lightweight, structured format that preserves context, rationale, alternatives, and consequences. Produces numbered ADR documents with proper status lifecycle — preventing the "why did we do it this way?" problem when revisiting decisions months later.

Reference Files

File Contents Load When
references/adr-template.md Standard ADR template with field explanations and examples Always
references/status-lifecycle.md Status transitions, supersession rules, deprecation process ADR references existing decisions
references/context-capture.md Techniques for eliciting and documenting decision context Complex or multi-stakeholder decision
references/alternatives-analysis.md Framework for evaluating and documenting rejected alternatives Multiple options being considered

Prerequisites

Installs
70
GitHub Stars
245
First Seen
Mar 21, 2026
adr-writer — mathews-tom/armory