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Architecture Decision Record
ADR template for significant tech decisions. Context, options, decision, consequences, status.
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Pick one. Copy to paste straight away, or download adr-template.md to keep.
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Write ADRs for any decision that future-you will second-guess. Date them. Commit to repo.
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Write an Architecture Decision Record.
Decision being recorded: {{DECISION}}
Why now: {{TRIGGER}}
Options considered: {{LIST}}
Chosen option: {{CHOICE}}
Format:
# ADR-{{NUMBER}}: {{TITLE}}
## Status
Proposed / Accepted / Deprecated / Superseded by ADR-{{N}}
## Context
What is the issue, why does it matter now, who is affected.
## Decision
The chosen option, in 1 to 2 paragraphs.
## Options considered
For each option: pros, cons, why rejected.
## Consequences
- Good: what this unlocks
- Bad: what this constrains or risks
- Followups: TODO items this creates
## Notes
Anything else (links to research, prior discussions).
Save as docs/adr/{{NUMBER}}-{{slug}}.mdWorks with: Claude · Claude Code · ChatGPT · Cursor · Any model
By Rishi Jain
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