c4-architecture

Documents software architecture using C4 Mermaid diagrams and writes them to docs/architecture.

Updated Mar 8, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/ZiadNagar/zeVillage-AI-Toolkit --skill c4-architecture-ziadnagar
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Skill: c4-architecture
Source: https://github.com/ZiadNagar/zeVillage-AI-Toolkit/tree/main/skills/c4-architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ZiadNagar/zeVillage-AI-Toolkit --skill c4-architecture-ziadnagar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Architecture documentation is often fragmented and hard to keep up to date. This skill automates the creation of standardized C4 Mermaid diagrams from system context and design inputs, enabling clear, publishable architecture docs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mermaid-based C4 diagrams: Context, Container, Component, Deployment, and Dynamic diagrams rendered in Mermaid syntax.
  • Publish-ready documentation: Outputs to docs/architecture with consistent structure and formatting.
  • Best-practice guidance: Enforces clear element labeling, unidirectional relationships, and scoped diagrams for various audiences.

Quick Start

Provide a project context and specify the target diagram level; the skill will generate the corresponding Mermaid diagrams and place them in docs/architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions about c4-architecture

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate C4 architecture diagrams using Mermaid syntax?

To generate C4 architecture diagrams using Mermaid syntax, provide project context and specify the target diagram level. The skill produces system context, container, component, deployment, and dynamic diagrams, writing publish-ready documentation to docs/architecture.

What is the best way to automate software architecture documentation for my team?

Automating software architecture documentation is achieved by generating standardized C4 Mermaid diagrams from system design inputs. This replaces fragmented docs with consistent, publish-ready files enforcing clear element labeling and unidirectional relationships.

Does this C4 diagram generator support all core diagram levels?

Yes, this C4 diagram generator supports all core levels. It renders system context, container, component, deployment, and dynamic diagrams in Mermaid syntax, ensuring scoped visualizations for various audiences.

How do I create publish-ready Mermaid diagrams for a software project?

You create publish-ready Mermaid diagrams by feeding system context and design inputs into the skill. It applies best-practice guidance like scoped diagrams and unidirectional relationships, outputting structured architecture documentation to docs/architecture.

When do I need C4 deployment diagrams instead of component diagrams?

You need C4 deployment diagrams to map infrastructure nodes, whereas component diagrams detail internal code structures. The skill generates both levels in Mermaid syntax, allowing you to target specific audiences by scoping the visualization.