principal-architect

Govern architecture decisions with ADRs, C4 diagrams, and documentation-as-code workflows.

1|Updated Jan 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fajjarnr/payu --skill principal-architect-fajjarnr
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Skill: principal-architect
Source: https://github.com/fajjarnr/payu/tree/main/.agent/skills/principal-architect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fajjarnr/payu --skill principal-architect-fajjarnr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PayU faces fragmented architecture decisions and inconsistent documentation across teams. This Skill provides a unifying framework for strategic architecture governance, ADR maintenance, C4 modeling, and documentation-as-code to align business goals with technical execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architectural governance: ADR lifecycle, architecture decision records, and governance processes across multiple domains.
  • Standardized documentation: C4 diagrams, architecture runbooks, and lightweight AI-assisted documentation workflows.
  • Strategic planning: Technology radar, DORA-aligned governance, and roadmapping that tie to delivery outcomes.
  • Cross-team collaboration: Shared templates, templates, and knowledge-transfer practices to unify architecture decisions.

Quick Start

  • Draft ADRs and C4 diagrams for a new service, then refresh the architecture governance documents to reflect the latest decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions about principal-architect

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I maintain architecture decision records across multiple teams?

Maintaining architecture decision records across multiple teams requires a unifying governance framework. This Skill provides ADR lifecycle templates and standardized processes to align business goals with technical execution across domains.

What is the best way to integrate C4 modeling with documentation-as-code?

Integrating C4 modeling with documentation-as-code involves using lightweight AI-assisted workflows to generate architecture runbooks. This Skill supports C4 diagrams and documentation-as-code practices to standardize technical documentation.

Can I use DORA metrics for strategic architecture governance?

Yes, you can use DORA metrics for strategic architecture governance. This Skill supports DORA-aligned governance and roadmapping to tie architectural decisions directly to software delivery outcomes.

How do you manage a technology radar for cross-team collaboration?

Managing a technology radar for cross-team collaboration involves shared templates and knowledge-transfer practices. This Skill provides a strategic planning framework to track technology choices and unify decisions across distributed teams.

Does this approach work for fragmented architecture decisions without consistent documentation?

Yes, this approach directly addresses fragmented architecture decisions and inconsistent documentation. It provides standardized C4 diagrams, ADR maintenance, and governance processes to align multiple teams under a unified strategy.