architecture

Generate and maintain ARCHITECTURE.md with CLI and HTML modes.

Updated May 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ChrisFmlyc/spades --skill architecture-chrisfmlyc
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Skill: architecture
Source: https://github.com/ChrisFmlyc/spades/tree/main/plugins/spades/skills/architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChrisFmlyc/spades --skill architecture-chrisfmlyc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation and maintenance of project architecture documentation, reducing the time and effort required to document a project's system design.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Documentation: Generates and maintains ARCHITECTURE.md for a project, ensuring that the system design is up-to-date.
  • Interactive Editing: Guides the user through the process of filling out the architecture documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • HTML Preview: Provides a persistent HTML preview of the architecture documentation for easy review.

Quick Start

Use the architecture skill to create a new architecture document for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about architecture

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate the creation and maintenance of project architecture documentation?

Automating project architecture documentation is achieved by generating and maintaining an ARCHITECTURE.md file. This guides you through documenting system components, tech stack, data flow, and security posture interactively.

What is the best way to document system design and data flow for an existing project?

Documenting system design is best handled by interactively editing an architecture document. This approach guides you through detailing the system's components, operational posture, and data flow to ensure accuracy.

Can I generate an HTML preview of my architecture documentation for review?

Generating an HTML preview of your architecture documentation is supported. It provides a persistent HTML view for easy review alongside CLI modes for editing the system design.

How does automated documentation handle security posture and operational posture details?

Automated documentation handles security and operational posture details by guiding you through the process of filling out these specific architecture sections. This ensures your system design documentation remains accurate and complete.

Do I need specific dependencies to maintain an ARCHITECTURE.md file for my code architecture?

Maintaining an ARCHITECTURE.md file for your code architecture requires no specific dependencies. The automated documentation process operates independently to generate and update your project's system design.