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c4-add-container

Insert new container definitions into Structurizr DSL architecture models.

2|Updated Mar 28, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#microservices#dsl#c4-model#structurizr#architecture-as-code
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Vinedine/structurizr-mkdocs-generatr --skill c4-add-container
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: c4-add-container
Source: https://github.com/Vinedine/structurizr-mkdocs-generatr/tree/main/.claude/skills/c4-add-container
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Vinedine/structurizr-mkdocs-generatr --skill c4-add-container

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the manual effort and potential for error when updating architecture-as-code models, ensuring new containers are correctly integrated into existing Structurizr DSL workspaces.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated DSL Insertion: Automatically parses the repository structure to locate the correct system and injects the new container block with proper indentation.
  • Relationship Management: Validates and adds inbound and outbound relationships between the new container and existing system components.
  • Use Case: When a developer builds a new microservice, use this skill to instantly register it within the architecture model, ensuring the C4 diagrams remain accurate and up-to-date.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to add a new container named API to the existing Ticketing Platform system with a description and technology stack.

Frequently Asked Questions about c4-add-container

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add new containers to existing Structurizr DSL architecture models?▼

To add new containers to Structurizr DSL architecture models, the skill parses repository structures to locate the correct system and automatically injects the new container block with proper DSL syntax and indentation.

How do I manage relationships when adding a microservice to a C4 model?▼

When adding a microservice to a C4 model, the skill validates and automatically generates inbound and outbound relationship connections between the new container and existing system components to maintain architectural consistency.

Can I automate C4 diagram updates when building new microservices?▼

You can automate C4 diagram updates when building new microservices by using this skill to instantly register the new container within the architecture-as-code workspace, ensuring diagrams remain accurate without manual editing.

Do I need specific naming conventions to update architecture-as-code workspaces?▼

Updating architecture-as-code workspaces requires adherence to established naming conventions and workspace-root discovery patterns to ensure the generated Structurizr DSL syntax is valid and diagrams remain legible.

What are the limitations of automating DSL insertion for C4 models?▼

Limitations of automating DSL insertion include dependency on correct repository structure parsing for system discovery, and the requirement that existing software systems follow predefined naming conventions for valid integration.

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