Sync Governance

Synchronize Confluence governance content into a local vault as Markdown.

49|12|Updated Jan 8, 2026

Search Tags:#adr #governance #sync #confluence #guardrails #policies

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npx skills add https://github.com/DavidROliverBA/ArchitectKB --skill sync-governance

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Skill: Sync Governance
Source: https://github.com/DavidROliverBA/ArchitectKB/tree/main/.claude/skills/sync-governance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DavidROliverBA/ArchitectKB --skill sync-governance

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the synchronization of critical governance documents like policies, guardrails, and organizational ADRs from Confluence to your local knowledge base, ensuring you always work with the latest approved standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Content Sync: Pulls policies, guardrails, and ADRs from specified Confluence spaces and pages.
Version Tracking: Compares Confluence versions to detect new or updated content.
Offline Access & Cross-referencing: Makes governance content available locally for AI analysis and integration with project documentation.
Use Case: Ensure your architecture team is always adhering to the latest security guardrails by automatically syncing them from Confluence into your ArchitectKB vault.

Quick Start

Run /sync-governance to perform an incremental sync of governance content from Confluence.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sync Governance

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

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How do I sync Confluence policies and ADRs to a local vault?▼

To sync Confluence policies and ADRs to a local vault, you can run an automated synchronization process that pulls content from specified Confluence spaces and converts it into local Markdown files with YAML frontmatter. This ensures your local knowledge base reflects the latest approved standards.

What is the best way to keep governance guardrails up-to-date locally?▼

Keeping governance guardrails up-to-date locally is best achieved through automated incremental syncs that compare document versions between Confluence and your local vault. This detects new or updated content and fetches only the changed governance documents.

Does the Confluence governance sync require the Atlassian MCP plugin?▼

Yes, synchronizing governance content from Confluence requires the Atlassian MCP plugin to fetch policies, guardrails, and ADRs. The plugin enables the connection to Confluence spaces for content retrieval, version tracking, and local Markdown conversion.

Can I check governance document staleness before creating a new ADR?▼

Yes, you can check governance document staleness before creating a new ADR. The sync process supports integration with daily notes to perform staleness checks, ensuring your architecture decisions are evaluated against the most current approved organizational standards.

How does Confluence version tracking work for local governance syncs?▼

Confluence version tracking for local governance syncs works by comparing the version numbers of documents in Confluence against your local vault. This mechanism identifies outdated content and determines whether an incremental or full sync is needed to update local records.