Can I customize the generated documentation?

Absolutely. The skill provides the structure and guidance, but you can use Claude Code to edit and refine the content to match your specific project needs.

Is the output compatible with GitHub and GitLab?

The skill generates standard Markdown files, making it fully compatible with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and most static site generators.

Does this skill support visual diagrams?

Yes, it includes pre-configured Mermaid.js templates for C4 Context, Container, Deployment, and Sequence diagrams to visualize your system.

What is the arc42 template?

The arc42 template is a proven, industry-standard framework for documenting software architectures through 12 structured sections ranging from goals to technical debt.

How does this integrate with Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)?

Section 9 of the generated template is specifically designed to document or link to detailed ADRs, ensuring a clear audit trail of technical choices.

arc42 Architecture Documentation

Name: arc42 Architecture Documentation
Author: melodic-software

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内容管理

Streamlines the creation of professional software architecture documentation using the industry-standard 12-section arc42 template.

The arc42-documentation skill enables developers to generate and maintain comprehensive architectural records directly within their development environment. It provides a structured 12-section framework covering critical areas such as system context, building block views, runtime behavior, and deployment strategies. By integrating Mermaid.js for diagrams and following a documentation-first approach, this skill ensures that complex system designs are clearly communicated, standardized, and kept up-to-date alongside the source code.

主要功能

01Standardized frameworks for quality goals and risk assessment

02Documentation-first workflow with version verification via MCP

03Full 12-section arc42 template generation and management

04Built-in Mermaid.js support for C4 diagrams and sequence flows

05Integrated Architecture Decision Record (ADR) tracking

0612 GitHub stars

使用场景

01Documenting complex system migrations and architectural changes

02Creating stakeholder-ready technical documentation for audits or reviews

03Onboarding new developers with a standardized system overview

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add melodic-software/claude-code-plugins arc42-documentation

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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