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name: 030-architecture-adr-general
description: 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
license: Apache-2.0
metadata:
author: Juan Antonio Breña Moral
- version: 0.15.0-SNAPSHOT
+ version: 0.15.0
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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.
2. **Synthesize and confirm decision**
Summarize recommended option, rationale, and consequences, and confirm alignment with the user before creating the ADR artifact.
3. **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](references/030-architecture-adr-general.md).