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Architecture: <System Name>

Generate a comprehensive architecture document for a system or feature based on requirements.

Claude Code Knowledge Pack7/10/2026

Overview

Generate a comprehensive architecture document for a system or feature based on requirements.

Steps

  1. Gather requirements from the user: What is being built? What are the constraints?
  2. Define the system boundaries:
  3. Design the high-level architecture:
  4. Detail each component:
  5. Address cross-cutting concerns:
  6. Document technology choices with rationale.
  7. Identify risks and mitigation strategies.

Format

# Architecture: 
## Overview: <one paragraph summary>
## Components: <list with responsibilities>
## Data Flow: <sequence of interactions>

Rules

  • Always start with requirements before designing solutions.
  • Prefer simple architectures over complex ones.
  • Every technology choice must have a stated rationale.