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Use when you need to generate Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for a Java project through an interactive, conversational process that systematically gathers context, stakeholders, options, and outcomes to produce well-structured ADR documents. This should trigger for requests such as Generate ADR; Create Architecture Decision Record; Document architecture decision; Architecture Decision Record for Java. Part of cursor-rules-java project

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Java ADR Generator with interactive conversational approach

Generate Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for Java projects through an interactive, conversational process that systematically gathers all necessary context to produce well-structured ADR documents. This is an interactive SKILL.

What is covered in this Skill?

  • ADR file storage configuration
  • Conversational information gathering: context, stakeholders, decision drivers, options with pros/cons, outcome, consequences
  • MADR template generation

Constraints

Handle ambiguity and blockers explicitly to avoid implicit assumptions.

  • EDGE CASE: If the user goal is ambiguous, stop and ask a clarifying question before editing files or running project-wide commands
  • EDGE CASE: If required context, files, credentials, or tools are missing, report the blocker explicitly and ask whether to proceed with setup or fallback guidance
  • EDGE CASE: If requested changes conflict with project constraints or safety boundaries, explain the conflict and ask for user confirmation on the preferred trade-off

When to use this skill

  • Generate ADR
  • Create Architecture Decision Record
  • Document architecture decision
  • Architecture Decision Record for Java
  • Write ADR
  • Document technical decision
  • Architecture documentation
  • Record design decision
  • Technology choice documentation
  • Framework selection ADR
  • Database choice ADR
  • Architectural trade-offs
  • Technical alternatives evaluation
  • Why did we choose
  • Deployment strategy ADR
  • Infrastructure choice
  • Vendor selection ADR

Workflow

  1. Read ADR reference and gather context

Read references/030-architecture-adr-general.md, then collect context, stakeholders, decision drivers, options, and trade-offs through conversation.

  1. Synthesize and confirm decision

Summarize recommended option, rationale, and consequences, and confirm alignment with the user before creating the ADR artifact.

  1. Generate ADR output

Create a MADR-style ADR document with the final decision, alternatives, consequences, and follow-up actions.

Reference

For detailed guidance, examples, and constraints, see references/030-architecture-adr-general.md.