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arch-describe

Generate structured IT architecture descriptions with components and ASCII diagrams.

3|Updated Jan 17, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#documentation#diagram#ascii#system-design#it-architecture
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npx skills add https://github.com/dddpaul/claude-skills --skill arch-describe
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Skill: arch-describe
Source: https://github.com/dddpaul/claude-skills/tree/main/arch-describe
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dddpaul/claude-skills --skill arch-describe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Generates structured IT architecture descriptions from short prompts, saving time and ensuring consistency across architecture documents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured outputs: Overview, Components, Connections, and Diagram suitable for design reviews.
  • ASCII diagrams: Clear, repeatable diagrams that illustrate relationships between components.
  • Platform-agnostic: Works for systems across Camunda, Kafka, Kubernetes, cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure), databases, microservices, or custom architectures.

Quick Start

Describe the architecture of a microservices-based order processing system including its components, integrations, and an ASCII diagram.

Frequently Asked Questions about arch-describe

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate an IT architecture description with an ASCII diagram from a short prompt?▼

To generate an IT architecture description, provide a short prompt about your system to produce a structured overview, components, connections, and an ASCII diagram. This ensures consistent architecture documentation across platforms like Kafka, Kubernetes, and AWS.

What is the best way to document system design for microservices and cloud platforms?▼

The best way to document system design is by generating structured outputs with clearly labeled sections for components and connections. This approach works across microservices, AWS, Azure, and databases, providing consistent architecture documentation with ASCII diagrams.

Can I create architecture diagrams for Kafka or Kubernetes using ASCII?▼

Yes, you can create ASCII architecture diagrams for Kafka, Kubernetes, and other platforms. The tool generates clear, repeatable ASCII diagrams that illustrate relationships between components for any specified system architecture.

How do I document a microservices-based order processing system architecture?▼

To document a microservices-based order processing system, describe the architecture including its components and integrations in a short prompt. The tool outputs a structured overview, connections, and an ASCII diagram suitable for design reviews.

Does this architecture documentation tool work with both AWS and Azure cloud services?▼

Yes, this architecture documentation tool works with both AWS and Azure cloud services. It is platform-agnostic and handles architectures across Camunda, Kafka, Kubernetes, GCP, databases, and custom microservices systems.

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