understand-project-structure

Load LikeC4 project context to identify element kinds, relationship types, and tags.

5|1|Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/a-scolan/c4-template --skill understand-project-structure
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Skill: understand-project-structure
Source: https://github.com/a-scolan/c4-template/tree/main/.github/skills/understand-project-structure
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/a-scolan/c4-template --skill understand-project-structure

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Load the project context before making changes to a LikeC4 project, ensuring you understand available element kinds, relationship types, and tags before acting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context loading: Retrieve current project structure, including element kinds, relationship types, and tags from shared specs.
  • Guided onboarding: Help new contributors quickly understand project organization and ADRs.
  • Reference checks: Verify alignment with ADRs, projects/shared/spec-*.c4, and the c4-modeling-process guidelines before implementing changes.

Quick Start

Start work on a LikeC4 project by loading the project context to identify available element kinds, relationship types, and tags, then review ADRs and shared specs before making changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about understand-project-structure

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I load project context before making changes to a LikeC4 model?

To load project context for a LikeC4 model, retrieve the current project structure to identify available element kinds, relationship types, and tags from shared specs before acting. This ensures you understand project organization and validate changes against existing ADRs.

What do I need to check before modifying a LikeC4 project structure?

Before modifying a LikeC4 project structure, check available element kinds, relationship types, and tags across the repository. You also need to review ADRs and shared specs to ensure alignment with the c4-modeling-process guidelines.

Why should I review ADRs when updating C4 architecture diagrams?

Reviewing ADRs when updating C4 architecture diagrams ensures your changes align with established architectural decisions and shared specs. It validates that modifications to element kinds and relationship types adhere to documented project standards.

Can I use this to onboard new contributors to a LikeC4 repository?

Yes, you can use this context loading process to onboard new contributors to a LikeC4 repository. It provides guided onboarding by helping them quickly understand project organization, available element kinds, and ADRs before making changes.

Does this context loading process verify alignment with spec files?

Yes, the context loading process verifies alignment with shared spec files like spec-*.c4. It checks the repository to ensure your proposed changes match valid element kinds, relationship types, and tags defined in the project guidelines.