architecture-as-code

Document and bootstrap architecture knowledge bases from living codebases.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gh-xj/claude-skills --skill architecture-as-code
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Skill: architecture-as-code
Source: https://github.com/gh-xj/claude-skills/tree/main/.claude-plugin/skills/architecture-as-code
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gh-xj/claude-skills --skill architecture-as-code

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Document and bootstrap architecture knowledge bases from living codebases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Centralized architecture knowledge base with canonical definitions and cross-skill mappings
  • Cross-skill routing guidance to connect architecture concepts with operational skills
  • Discovery-driven templates and maintenance workflows to keep references up to date
  • Coverage audits and source-index refresh workflows to ensure completeness

Quick Start

  • Initiate bootstrap by mapping services, storage, and data flows across all relevant repositories.
  • Create initial SKILL.md and populate references with core concepts, service map, and a routing table.
  • Schedule regular maintenance to refresh source indexes and capture external config snapshots when needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about architecture-as-code

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

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How do I document architecture knowledge bases from existing codebases?

You can document architecture knowledge bases by bootstrapping canonical definitions from living codebases. This Skill maps services, storage, and data flows, then enforces consistent structure and governance checks across repositories.

What is the best way to maintain architecture documentation across multi-repo systems?

Maintaining architecture documentation across multi-repo systems requires discovery-driven templates and self-healing workflows. This approach refreshes source indexes and captures external config snapshots to keep references up to date.

How do I bootstrap an architecture knowledge base when starting from scratch?

To bootstrap an architecture knowledge base, initiate mapping across all relevant repositories to capture services, storage, and data flows. You then populate initial references with core concepts, service maps, and routing tables.

Can I audit architecture coverage and discover missing references in my repositories?

Yes, you can audit architecture coverage and discover missing references using built-in coverage audits. This process refreshes source indexes and enforces canonical references to ensure completeness across all connected repositories.

Does this approach work for cross-skill routing in complex software engineering environments?

Yes, it supports cross-skill routing by connecting architecture concepts with operational skills. It provides centralized architecture knowledge bases with canonical definitions and routing tables to guide discovery across complex environments.

Why does my architecture documentation become outdated and how can I prevent it?

Architecture documentation becomes outdated when codebases evolve without scheduled maintenance. You can prevent this by scheduling regular source index refreshes and using self-healing workflows to enforce governance checks.