software-design-doc

Generate and validate IEEE 1016-inspired Software Design Descriptions from PRD or repository context.

Updated Mar 2, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/RJTPP/agent-software-doc-skills --skill software-design-doc
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Skill: software-design-doc
Source: https://github.com/RJTPP/agent-software-doc-skills/tree/main/skills/software-design-doc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RJTPP/agent-software-doc-skills --skill software-design-doc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams draft, review, and validate Software Design Descriptions (SDDs) using an IEEE 1016-inspired structure, enabling consistent architecture artifacts and governance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate a canonical multi-file SDD set from PRD and repo context.
  • Validate structure, traceability, and formal design element definitions.
  • Produce gap and drift artifacts for review cycles.

Quick Start

Provide PRD or repository context to generate the full SDD document set under docs/sdd/ and a dated gap report under .agent-doc-skills/sdd/gaps.

Frequently Asked Questions about software-design-doc

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a Software Design Description from a PRD?

Generate a Software Design Description by providing your PRD or repository context to produce a canonical multi-file SDD set under docs/sdd/ and a dated gap report under .agent-doc-skills/sdd/gaps.

What is IEEE 1016 structure for software design documents?

IEEE 1016 structure for software design documents provides a canonical format that maps requirements to architecture views, enforces formal design element definitions, and enables consistent architecture artifacts and governance.

How do I perform gap analysis and drift analysis on architecture documentation?

Perform gap analysis and drift analysis by validating SDD structure and traceability, which produces dated gap and drift artifacts for review cycles under .agent-doc-skills/sdd/gaps.

Can I use repository context to validate traceability in an SDD?

Yes, you can use repository context to validate traceability in an SDD by mapping requirements to architecture views and enforcing canonical structure to generate gap and drift artifacts.

What's the best way to maintain consistent architecture artifacts across review cycles?

Maintain consistent architecture artifacts by drafting and validating IEEE 1016-inspired SDDs from PRD context, generating dated gap and drift artifacts for each review cycle to enforce governance.