design-archive

Archive outdated design docs by updating frontmatter and cross-references.

Updated Jan 20, 2026

Search Tags:#archive #frontmatter #cross-references #design-docs #claude-md #documentation-lifecycle

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npx skills add https://github.com/spencerbeggs/claude-design-coordinator --skill design-archive

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Skill: design-archive
Source: https://github.com/spencerbeggs/claude-design-coordinator/tree/main/.claude/skills/design-archive
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/spencerbeggs/claude-design-coordinator --skill design-archive

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Archive outdated design documentation by applying archival metadata and maintaining lifecycle integrity.

Core Features & Use Cases

Update frontmatter to mark documents as archived with reason and replacement
Insert archival notices and adjust cross-references
Optionally move archives to a designated archive directory and validate references

Quick Start

Provide module name and document name, and specify an archival reason to begin the archiving process.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-archive

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I archive outdated design docs without breaking cross-references?▼

To archive outdated design docs safely, you can update document frontmatter with status metadata and adjust cross-reference points. This process inserts archival notices and validates cross-reference integrity to ensure active documentation links remain unbroken.

What is the best way to mark a design document as deprecated or obsolete?▼

Marking a design document as deprecated or obsolete requires updating its frontmatter with a specific archival reason. The archival process handles superseded, deprecated, obsolete, and completed scenarios by applying replacement metadata and adjusting CLAUDE.md pointers.

Can I move archived design documentation to a separate directory automatically?▼

Yes, you can optionally move archived design documentation to a designated archive directory. The archival process validates cross-reference integrity after the move, ensuring that pointers in CLAUDE.md and other active modules correctly reflect the new file locations.

When do I need to apply frontmatter updates for design documentation lifecycle management?▼

You need to apply frontmatter updates when design docs transition to an archived status across multiple project modules. This lifecycle management step is required when documents become superseded, deprecated, obsolete, or completed, ensuring metadata accurately reflects their current state.

Does archiving design docs handle CLAUDE.md pointers and reference updates?▼

Yes, archiving design docs explicitly handles CLAUDE.md pointers and cross-reference updates. The process enforces reference integrity by adjusting links within active project modules and validating that no active documentation points incorrectly to the newly archived files.