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adr-writer

Generates Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) capturing context, decision rationale, alternatives considered, and projected consequences. Produces numbered, status-tracked documents following the standard ADR format with proper metadata lifecycle. Triggers on: "write an ADR", "document this decision", "architecture decision record", "why did we choose", "capture this decision", "record the decision", "ADR for", "document the architecture", "decision record", "design decision", "technical decision". Use this skill when an architectural or technical decision needs to be documented.

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Installation

$npx skills add https://github.com/mathews-tom/praxis-skills --skill adr-writer

How to Install adr-writer

Quickly install adr-writer AI skill to your development environment via command line

  1. Open Terminal: Open your terminal or command line tool (Terminal, iTerm, Windows Terminal, etc.)
  2. Run Installation Command: Copy and run this command: npx skills add https://github.com/mathews-tom/praxis-skills --skill adr-writer
  3. Verify Installation: Once installed, the skill will be automatically configured in your AI coding environment and ready to use in Claude Code, Cursor, or OpenClaw

Source: mathews-tom/praxis-skills.

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Captures architecture decisions in a lightweight, structured format that preserves context, rationale, alternatives, and consequences. Produces numbered ADR documents with proper status lifecycle — preventing the "why did we do it this way?" problem when revisiting decisions months later.

| references/adr-template.md | Standard ADR template with field explanations and examples | Always | | references/status-lifecycle.md | Status transitions, supersession rules, deprecation process | ADR references existing decisions |

| references/context-capture.md | Techniques for eliciting and documenting decision context | Complex or multi-stakeholder decision | | references/alternatives-analysis.md | Framework for evaluating and documenting rejected alternatives | Multiple options being considered |

Generates Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) capturing context, decision rationale, alternatives considered, and projected consequences. Produces numbered, status-tracked documents following the standard ADR format with proper metadata lifecycle. Triggers on: "write an ADR", "document this decision", "architecture decision record", "why did we choose", "capture this decision", "record the decision", "ADR for", "document the architecture", "decision record", "design decision", "technical decision". Use this skill when an architectural or technical decision needs to be documented. Source: mathews-tom/praxis-skills.

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npx skills add https://github.com/mathews-tom/praxis-skills --skill adr-writer
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2026-03-10
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2026-03-10

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What is adr-writer?

Generates Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) capturing context, decision rationale, alternatives considered, and projected consequences. Produces numbered, status-tracked documents following the standard ADR format with proper metadata lifecycle. Triggers on: "write an ADR", "document this decision", "architecture decision record", "why did we choose", "capture this decision", "record the decision", "ADR for", "document the architecture", "decision record", "design decision", "technical decision". Use this skill when an architectural or technical decision needs to be documented. Source: mathews-tom/praxis-skills.

How do I install adr-writer?

Open your terminal or command line tool (Terminal, iTerm, Windows Terminal, etc.) Copy and run this command: npx skills add https://github.com/mathews-tom/praxis-skills --skill adr-writer Once installed, the skill will be automatically configured in your AI coding environment and ready to use in Claude Code, Cursor, or OpenClaw

Where is the source repository?

https://github.com/mathews-tom/praxis-skills