Architecture Status
Provides overview of architecture documentation state.
Process
1. Check Framework Setup
If .architecture/ doesn't exist:
The AI Software Architect framework is not set up yet.
To get started: "Setup ai-software-architect"
Once set up, you'll have:
- Architectural Decision Records (ADRs)
- Architecture reviews
- Specialist reviews
- Recalibration tracking
2. Gather Information
Collect from .architecture/:
- ADRs: Count files in
decisions/adrs/, note recent ones, check statuses - Reviews: Count files in
reviews/, categorize (version/feature/specialist/initial) - Recalibration: Count files in
recalibration/, check progress docs - Comparisons: List files in
comparisons/ - Team: Count members in
members.yml - Last Activity: Most recent date from any document
3. Generate Status Report
# Architecture Framework Status
**Report Date**: [Date]
**Project**: [Project name if known]
## Summary
**Health Status**: Excellent | Good | Needs Attention | Inactive
**Key Metrics**:
- ADRs: [count]
- Reviews: [count]
- Recalibration Plans: [count]
- Team Members: [count]
- Last Activity: [Date]
## Architectural Decision Records
**Total**: [count]
**Recent ADRs**:
1. ADR-[XXX]: [Title] ([Status], [Date])
2. ADR-[YYY]: [Title] ([Status], [Date])
[List 5-10 most recent]
**By Status**:
- ✅ Accepted: [count]
- 🔄 Proposed: [count]
- ⚠️ Deprecated: [count]
- 🔀 Superseded: [count]
**Coverage**: [Main areas covered: Data, Security, Infrastructure, etc.]
## Architecture Reviews
**Total**: [count]
**Version Reviews**: [List with dates]
**Feature Reviews**: [List with dates]
**Specialist Reviews**: [List with dates]
**Most Recent**: [Title] ([Date])
## Recalibration
**Total Documents**: [count]
**Active**:
1. [Target]: [Status], [Completion %]
**Status**:
- ✅ Completed: [count]
- 🔄 In Progress: [count]
- 📋 Planned: [count]
## Architecture Team
**Total Members**: [count]
**Team**: [List member titles]
**Coverage**: Security ([count]), Performance ([count]), System Design ([count]), etc.
**View full roster**: "List architecture members"
## Activity
**Recent**:
- [Date]: Created ADR-XXX: [Title]
- [Date]: Completed review for [target]
- [Date]: [Activity]
**Level**: High | Medium | Low | Inactive
## Documentation Health
**Completeness**: [X%]
**Strengths**:
- ✅ [What's well documented]
**Gaps**:
- ⚠️ [What needs attention]
**Recommendations**:
1. [Recommendation 1]
2. [Recommendation 2]
## Quick Actions
**Create**:
- "Create ADR for [decision]"
- "Start architecture review for [version/feature]"
- "Ask [specialist] to review [target]"
**View**:
- "List architecture members"
- [Specific docs to review based on status]
**Update**:
- [Actions based on current state]
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4. Analyze Health
Health indicators:
- Excellent: Regular ADRs, recent reviews, active recalibration
- Good: Some ADRs, occasional reviews
- Needs Attention: Old docs, no recent activity
- Inactive: Framework unused
5. Provide Recommendations
Based on status:
If well-maintained:
✅ Excellent documentation discipline!
Keep momentum:
- Continue documenting decisions
- Regular reviews (quarterly/before releases)
- Track recalibration progress
If partially used:
⚠️ Good foundations, room for improvement.
Suggestions:
- Document 3-5 key decisions as ADRs
- Schedule architecture review
- Address review findings
If minimal usage:
❌ Framework underutilized.
Get started:
1. Document your most important decisions as ADRs
2. Conduct initial architecture review
3. Make documentation a regular habit
6. Make It Actionable
Always end with:
- Specific commands to run
- Concrete actions to improve
- Examples relevant to their status
Metrics to Track
Volume: Total ADRs, reviews, recalibration docs, team members Activity: Last update, docs per month, active vs completed Coverage: Decision areas, review types, specialist expertise Health: Documentation completeness, review frequency, progress tracking
Error Handling
- No
.architecture/: Offer setup - Permission issues: Report and suggest fixes
- Corrupted files: Note which have issues
- Empty directories: Suggest starting points
Related Skills
Based on Status Results:
If Documentation Gaps Found:
- "Create ADR for [missing decision]" - Fill documentation gaps
- "Start architecture review for [area]" - Comprehensive assessment
- "Ask [specialist] to review [weak area]" - Focused improvement
If Status is Good:
- "List architecture members" - See your active team
- Continue regular documentation practices
- Schedule periodic reviews
Regular Workflow:
- Start work → "What's our architecture status?" → Identify gaps
- Make changes → Document with ADRs → Status check to verify
- Before release → Status check → Architecture review → Address findings
Workflow Examples:
- Status check → Find 0 ADRs → Create ADRs for key decisions → Status check shows progress
- Status check → See old reviews → Request new architecture review → Update status
- Weekly: Status check → Track documentation health → Maintain good practices
Notes
- Be honest but encouraging
- Focus on actionable next steps
- Show value of maintained documentation
- Adapt tone to current state