archimate-quality

Audit ArchiMate models for naming, structure, and architectural smells.

10|1|Updated Feb 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ThomasRohde/archi-server --skill archimate-quality
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: archimate-quality
Source: https://github.com/ThomasRohde/archi-server/tree/main/.claude/skills/archimate-quality
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ThomasRohde/archi-server --skill archimate-quality

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

ArchiMate model quality is often inconsistent, hard to maintain, and difficult to govern. This skill provides structured guidance on naming conventions, detects architectural smells, and offers best-practice patterns to improve model organization and readability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Naming conventions by element type and best practices for ArchiMate models.
  • EA smells and quality checks such as lonely components, dead elements, strict layer violations, and missing relationships.
  • Viewpoint guidance, abstraction level recommendations, and a practical model quality checklist for governance and reviews.
  • Use Case: run a quick quality audit on an existing model to identify improvements and prepare for stakeholder reviews.

Quick Start

Run a model quality review on your ArchiMate model using the ArchiMate Model Quality guidelines to identify naming inconsistencies, structural smells, and viewpoint gaps.

Frequently Asked Questions about archimate-quality

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

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How do I check my ArchiMate model for structural issues and architectural smells?

To check ArchiMate model quality, run a structured audit to detect architectural smells like lonely components, dead elements, strict layer violations, and missing relationships, providing actionable improvements for your architecture team.

What naming conventions should I apply to ArchiMate elements?

ArchiMate naming conventions are enforced by element type to resolve inconsistencies and improve model readability, ensuring enterprise-scale models remain maintainable, organized, and easier to govern across design reviews.

How do I prepare an ArchiMate model for a stakeholder review?

Prepare for stakeholder reviews by evaluating your ArchiMate model against a practical quality checklist that identifies naming inconsistencies, structural smells, and viewpoint gaps, ensuring your architecture meets governance standards before presentation.

Can I get viewpoint guidance and abstraction level recommendations for enterprise architecture models?

Yes, you can evaluate enterprise-scale ArchiMate models to receive viewpoint guidance and abstraction level recommendations, ensuring your architecture aligns with best practices and improving organization and readability for governance and structural reviews.

What is the best way to govern ArchiMate model quality across an enterprise?

The best way to govern ArchiMate model quality is applying a structured quality checklist that enforces naming conventions, detects architectural smells, and promotes best-practice patterns, providing actionable improvements and supporting ongoing architecture governance.