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create-architectural-decision-record

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from github/awesome-copilot

What it does

Creates Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) for AI-optimized decision documentation.

Overview

Create Architectural Decision Record is a GitHub Copilot skill that generates Architectural Decision Record (ADR) documents optimized for AI-assisted decision documentation. It produces structured ADR files that capture the context, decision rationale, consequences, and alternatives considered for significant architectural choices in a project.

Key Features

Structured ADR generation: Creates well-formatted ADR documents following established templates with status, context, decision, and consequences sections.
AI-optimized format: Produces ADRs in a format that AI tools can easily parse and reference for future architectural discussions.
Decision rationale capture: Documents not only the decision itself but also the alternatives considered and the reasoning behind the chosen approach.

Who is this for?

This skill is designed for software architects, tech leads, and engineering teams who practice Architecture Decision Records as part of their documentation workflow. It is particularly valuable for teams that want to maintain a searchable, AI-friendly archive of architectural decisions for long-term project governance.

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Same repository

github/awesome-copilot(363 items)

create-architectural-decision-record

Installation

Vibe Index InstallInstalls to .claude/skills/

npx vibeindex add github/awesome-copilot --skill create-architectural-decision-record

skills.sh Install⚠ Installs to .agents/skills/

npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill create-architectural-decision-record

Manual InstallCopy SKILL.md content and save to the path below

~/.claude/skills/create-architectural-decision-record/SKILL.md

SKILL.md

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AddedFeb 25, 2026

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