architecture

Generate technical architecture documents from codebase spec and design documents.

1|Updated Jul 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stoodder/materia --skill architecture-stoodder
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Skill: architecture
Source: https://github.com/stoodder/materia/tree/main/plugins/materia/skills/architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stoodder/materia --skill architecture-stoodder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of technical architecture documents, saving developers time and ensuring consistency in documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Documentation: Automatically generate architecture documents based on existing codebase documentation.
  • Resource Reuse: Reuses existing resources wherever possible, minimizing redundancy.
  • Use Case: Ideal for projects where detailed architecture documentation is required, such as large-scale software development.

Quick Start

Run the 'architecture' skill within the 'ship-spec' pipeline to generate a technical architecture document for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about architecture

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

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How do I generate technical architecture documents from existing codebase documentation?

You generate technical architecture documents by running the architecture skill, which analyzes existing spec and design documents in your codebase to automatically produce standardized architecture representations.

What is automated architecture document generation and how does it map existing resources?

Automated architecture document generation extracts specifications from your codebase to create technical docs, mapping required components to existing resources to maximize reuse and identifying any necessary new resources.

Can I use this automated documentation tool for large-scale software development projects?

Yes, this automated documentation tool is ideal for large-scale software development where detailed architecture documents are required, ensuring consistency and saving developers time across complex codebases.

How do I start generating architecture documents within the ship-spec pipeline?

To start generating architecture documents, run the architecture skill within the ship-spec pipeline, which will analyze your codebase documentation and output a technical architecture document for your project.

Do I need spec and design documents before generating architecture documents?

Yes, you need existing spec and design documents in your codebase, because the architecture skill requires analyzing this documentation to automate the generation of technical architecture representations.