/030-architecture-adr-general

name: 030-architecture-adr-general
description: Use when you need to generate Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for a Java project through an interactive, conversational process that systematically gathers context, stakeholders, options, and outcomes to produce well-structured ADR documents. This should trigger for requests such as Generate ADR; Create Architecture Decision Record; Document architecture decision; Architecture Decision Record for Java. Part of Plinth Toolkit
license: Apache-2.0
metadata:
  author: Juan Antonio Breña Moral
  version: 0.18.0

Java ADR Generator with interactive conversational approach

Generate Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for Java projects through an interactive, conversational process that elicits the decision inputs needed for a well-structured ADR. **This is an interactive SKILL**. Use only the current conversation and repository files explicitly available in the current session; do not expose, persist, or reuse unrelated user/project context.

**What is covered in this Skill?**

• ADR file storage configuration
• Conversational information gathering: context, stakeholders, decision drivers, options with pros/cons, outcome, consequences
• MADR template generation

Constraints

Handle ambiguity and blockers explicitly to avoid implicit assumptions.

• **EDGE CASE**: If the user goal is ambiguous, stop and ask a clarifying question before editing files or running project-wide commands
• **EDGE CASE**: If required context, files, credentials, or tools are missing, report the blocker explicitly and ask whether to proceed with setup or fallback guidance
• **EDGE CASE**: If requested changes conflict with project constraints or safety boundaries, explain the conflict and ask for user confirmation on the preferred trade-off

When to use this skill

• Generate ADR
• Create Architecture Decision Record
• Document architecture decision
• Architecture Decision Record for Java
• Write ADR
• Document technical decision
• Architecture documentation
• Record design decision
• Technology choice documentation
• Framework selection ADR
• Database choice ADR
• Architectural trade-offs
• Technical alternatives evaluation
• Why did we choose
• Deployment strategy ADR
• Infrastructure choice
• Vendor selection ADR

Workflow

1. **Load ADR reference and elicit decision inputs**

Load `references/030-architecture-adr-general.md` from this skill, then elicit stakeholders, decision drivers, options, and trade-offs through the current conversation only.

2. **Synthesize and confirm decision**

Summarize recommended option, rationale, and consequences, and confirm alignment with the user before creating the ADR artifact.

3. **Generate ADR output**

Create a MADR-style ADR document with the final decision, alternatives, consequences, and follow-up actions.

Reference

For detailed guidance, examples, and constraints, see [references/030-architecture-adr-general.md](references/030-architecture-adr-general.md).