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Read, search, and summarize ADR entries from decisions.md.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#decisions#memory#ADR#rationale#grep#retrieve#architecture-history
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/claudeaceae/samara-main --skill decision
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: decision
Source: https://github.com/claudeaceae/samara-main/tree/main/.claude/skills/decision
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/claudeaceae/samara-main --skill decision

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill makes it easy to locate and understand historical decisions, including the context, alternatives considered, and reasoning behind each choice.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Rationale lookup: Retrieve the rationale behind past decisions quickly.
  • Context-rich history: Review ADRs and decision timelines with supporting context.
  • Audit, governance, and onboarding: Helpful for architectural reviews, policy updates, and team onboarding to understand why choices were made.

Quick Start

Ask for the most recent ADR entries from ~/.claude-mind/memory/decisions.md and summarize key decisions with rationale.

Frequently Asked Questions about decision

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find the rationale behind past architecture decisions in my project?▼

You can retrieve the rationale behind past decisions by searching ADR entries in ~/.claude-mind/memory/decisions.md, which stores the context, trade-offs considered, and reasoning for each architectural choice.

What is an ADR and how does it help with technical decision reviews?▼

An ADR is an Architecture Decision Record that captures why a technical choice was made, the alternatives considered, and the trade-offs. This Skill summarizes ADR timelines to support architectural reviews, governance, and onboarding.

How do I search historical ADR entries using grep and bash?▼

You search historical ADR entries by running Grep and Bash against ~/.claude-mind/memory/decisions.md to locate specific decisions, then use Read to review the full context and rationale of the matching entries.

Can I summarize key architectural decisions for team onboarding?▼

Yes, you can summarize key architectural decisions for onboarding by retrieving and condensing recent ADR entries from ~/.claude-mind/memory/decisions.md, giving new team members the context and rationale behind each choice.

What's the best way to review the trade-offs considered in past technical decisions?▼

The best way to review trade-offs from past decisions is to search the ADR history in ~/.claude-mind/memory/decisions.md, where this Skill extracts the alternatives considered and the reasoning behind the final choice.

Do I need any dependencies to retrieve architecture history from decisions.md?▼

No dependencies are required to retrieve architecture history. This Skill operates independently using standard Read, Grep, and Bash tools to access and search ADR entries in ~/.claude-mind/memory/decisions.md.

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