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Architecture Decision Record

ADR template for significant tech decisions. Context, options, decision, consequences, status.

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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Proposed / Accepted / Deprecated / Superseded by ADR-{{N}}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}}.md

Works with: Claude · Claude Code · ChatGPT · Cursor · Any model

By Rishi Jain