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Create Architectural Decision Record

Create Architectural Decision Record is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from github/awesome-copilot. Create an Architectural Decision Record (ADR) document for AI-optimized decision documentation. It works with Claude Code and GitHub Copilot and has 39,749 GitHub stars across a repository of 7 listed skills.

github.com/github/awesome-copilot/skills/create-architectural-decision-record (opens in a new tab)

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Claude

Claude Code loads skills from ~/.claude/skills/ (all projects) or .claude/skills/ (one project):

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot.git
cp -r awesome-copilot/skills/create-architectural-decision-record ~/.claude/skills/create-architectural-decision-record   # personal, or .claude/skills in a project

In the Claude apps, zip the create-architectural-decision-record folder and upload it under Customize > Skills > + > Upload a skill (code execution must be on).

ChatGPT / Codex

Codex reads skills from .agents/skills/ in a repo or ~/.agents/skills/ for every project:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot.git
cp -r awesome-copilot/skills/create-architectural-decision-record .agents/skills/create-architectural-decision-record   # repo; ~/.agents/skills for all projects

Standalone skills also load in the ChatGPT desktop app.

Cursor

Cursor loads skills from .cursor/skills/ (or ~/.cursor/skills/) and also reads .claude/skills/:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot.git
cp -r awesome-copilot/skills/create-architectural-decision-record .cursor/skills/create-architectural-decision-record   # project; ~/.cursor/skills for all projects

Source (checked Oct 7, 2026): code.claude.com/docs/en/skills (opens in a new tab), support.claude.com/en/articles/12512180-using-skills-in-claude (opens in a new tab), learn.chatgpt.com/docs/build-skills (opens in a new tab), cursor.com/docs/context/skills (opens in a new tab)

What this skill does

Create an Architectural Decision Record (ADR) document for AI-optimized decision documentation. Create an ADR document for ${input:DecisionTitle} using structured formatting optimized for AI consumption and human readability.

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What is the Create Architectural Decision Record skill?

Create Architectural Decision Record is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from github/awesome-copilot. Create an Architectural Decision Record (ADR) document for AI-optimized decision documentation. It works with Claude Code and GitHub Copilot and has 39,749 GitHub stars across a repository of 7 listed skills. Its SKILL.md lives at github.com/github/awesome-copilot/skills/create-architectural-decision-record.

How do I install the Create Architectural Decision Record skill?

Copy the create-architectural-decision-record folder (the one containing SKILL.md) into ~/.claude/skills/ for Claude Code, .agents/skills/ for Codex or .cursor/skills/ for Cursor. The agent picks it up automatically when a task matches its description.

Is the Create Architectural Decision Record skill free?

Yes. The repository is open source under the MIT license.

Is Create Architectural Decision Record maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 7, 2026. appsgit only lists skills from repositories with a commit in the last six months.