new

Name: new
Availability: InStock
Author: cloudvoyant

Guide interactive creation of Architectural Decision Records as markdown files.

Updated Nov 15, 2025

Search Tags:#architecture #decision making #documentation #adr #technical decisions

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npx skills add https://github.com/cloudvoyant/claudevoyant --skill new-cloudvoyant

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: new
Source: https://github.com/cloudvoyant/claudevoyant/tree/main/plugins/adr/skills/new
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cloudvoyant/claudevoyant --skill new-cloudvoyant

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you systematically document important architectural and technical decisions, ensuring clarity and maintainability in your projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

Interactive Decision Capture: Guides users through documenting new architectural decisions.
Contextual Research: Automatically searches the codebase and existing ADRs for relevant information.
Option Exploration: Facilitates the comparison of different technical options.
ADR Generation: Creates well-structured ADR documents in the standard format.
Use Case: When your team needs to decide on a new database technology, use this Skill to document the decision, the options considered, and the final choice.

Quick Start

Use the new ADR skill to document a decision about choosing a new testing framework.

Frequently Asked Questions about new

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I document architectural decisions in a standard format?▼

You can document architectural decisions by interactively capturing context, researching options, comparing alternatives, and generating a structured markdown Architectural Decision Record with status, context, rationale, and alternatives.

What is an Architectural Decision Record and when should I create one?▼

An Architectural Decision Record (ADR) documents important technical decisions to ensure project clarity and maintainability. Create one when your team decides on technologies, capturing context, options considered, and final rationale.

How do I write an ADR that includes alternatives and rationale?▼

To write an ADR with alternatives and rationale, this Skill prompts you for decision details, facilitates comparing technical options, and ensures the generated markdown file contains required sections documenting your choices and reasoning.

Can I use this skill to manage the lifecycle of technical decisions?▼

Yes, you can manage the lifecycle of technical decisions. The Skill supports ADR lifecycle management by ensuring required sections are present and automatically searching existing ADRs and the codebase for relevant contextual information.

What is the best way to compare technical options for a new database technology?▼

The best way to compare technical options is using the Skill's interactive option exploration feature, which helps you evaluate different technical choices like a new database technology and generates a markdown file documenting the final decision.

Does creating an ADR require manually searching the codebase for context?▼

Creating an ADR does not require manually searching the codebase. The Skill automatically performs contextual research across your codebase and existing ADRs to gather relevant information for the architectural decision documentation.