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Create an Architecture Decision Record (ADR) for any technical decision. Use when asked to document a technical decision, write an ADR, record an architecture choice, or capture why a technology or approach was selected. Produces a structured ADR with context, decision, consequences, and tradeoffs.

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# Architecture Decision Record (ADR) Skill

This skill produces a complete Architecture Decision Record (ADR) following the Nygard format — the most widely adopted standard. ADRs document the reasoning behind significant technical decisions so future team members understand not just *what* was decided, but *why*.

## Required Inputs

Work from what is given. If any of these is missing, still produce the complete output: fill each gap with a reasonable assumption marked *(assumed, confirm)* and list those assumptions at the end. Ask a question first only when the core subject itself is missing (there is nothing to write about).
- **ADR number** (sequential number in your ADR registry — e.g. 012; or "next available" if unknown)
- **Decision title** (brief, e.g. "Use PostgreSQL as primary datastore")
- **Context** (what situation led to this decision needing to be made?)
- **Options considered** (at least 2; if only 1 is given, prompt for alternatives that were considered or ruled out)
- **Decision made** (which option was chosen)
- **Reason for choice**
- **Status** (Proposed / Accepted / Deprecated / Superseded)
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