Document software architectures with C4 model Mermaid diagrams.
npx skills add https://github.com/rkz91/coco --skill c4-architecture-rkz91
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: c4-architecture Source: https://github.com/rkz91/coco/tree/main/skills/c4-architecture Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rkz91/coco --skill c4-architecture-rkz91
This frontmatter-driven guide helps teams generate clear, standardized architecture diagrams using the C4 model and Mermaid, turning complex software landscapes into approachable visuals.
Provide a sample system description and request a System Context diagram using Mermaid C4, then extend to Container and Component diagrams as needed.
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The C4 model documents software architecture through four abstraction levels: system context, containers, components, and deployment. It provides consistent notation and boundaries to communicate complex software landscapes as approachable, shareable visuals across varied project scopes.
Provide a sample system description to generate Mermaid C4 diagrams, starting with a system context diagram, then extending to container and component diagrams. This produces clear notations, boundaries, and naming conventions for each abstraction level.
Yes, C4 diagrams support architecture decision records by providing consistent, shareable architecture visuals. The accompanying documentation explains decisions and boundaries, creating a clear architecture narrative that strengthens ADRs across projects.
Use the C4 model deployment diagram level in Mermaid syntax to document software deployments. This approach produces clear deployment visuals with consistent notation and boundaries, communicating infrastructure relationships across varied project scopes.
No specific tools or dependencies are required to create C4 architecture diagrams. The skill generates Mermaid syntax directly, which can be rendered in standard markdown viewers and documentation platforms without additional software installations.
The C4 model may be excessive for simple applications with minimal system boundaries or few components. It is designed for teams needing consistent, shareable architecture visuals across varied project scopes, where multiple abstraction levels aid communication.
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