likec4-architecture

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Builds and maintains software architecture as code with LikeC4 DSL. Use when requests mention architecture diagrams, C4 context/container/component views, system landscapes, dependency maps, integration maps, or architecture generated from code. Applies to creating new `.c4`/`.likec4` models, updating existing models, validating with LikeC4 CLI, and preparing preview/build/export outputs.

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Added on2026-02-17

NPX Install

npx skill4agent add timseriakov/likec4-architecture-skill likec4-architecture

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LikeC4 Architecture

Creates and updates LikeC4 architecture models that stay executable and reviewable.

Workflow

Scope the model:

Identify system boundary and audience.
Start with context and container views unless a different view set is requested.

Load DSL guidance before editing:

If building from scratch or changing notation, read
```
references/likec4-dsl-quickstart.md
```
first.
If choosing architecture shape, read
```
references/likec4-patterns.md
```
.
If feature usage is unclear, check
```
references/likec4-capabilities-reference.md
```
and follow official docs links.

Locate or bootstrap model files:

Reuse existing
```
.c4
```
/
```
.likec4
```
files when present.

If missing, copy starter from

assets/likec4-starter/docs/architecture/model.c4

to project

docs/architecture/model.c4

Model structure before visuals:

Define stable element IDs and meaningful names.
Add explicit directional relationships with short labels.
Add technology/description fields where useful.

Keep views focused:

Create small, purposeful views.
Split crowded diagrams by domain, team, or bounded context.

Validate and package:

Run
```
npx likec4 validate
```
and fix all errors.
Provide
```
npx likec4 start
```
preview command.
If requested, provide build/export commands.

Quality Gates

Avoid unlabeled ambiguous relationships.
Avoid orphan elements that never appear in views.
Prefer domain names over implementation-noise names.
Finish only after successful CLI validation.

Command Set

npx likec4 validate
npx likec4 start
npx likec4 build -o ./dist
npx likec4 export png -o ./assets/architecture

Output Contract

When architecture files change, return:

Changed files.
Validation result.
One-line purpose for each view.
Relevant preview/build/export command(s).

References

DSL quickstart:
```
references/likec4-dsl-quickstart.md
```
Architecture patterns:
```
references/likec4-patterns.md
```

Capabilities map:

references/likec4-capabilities-reference.md

Checklist:
```
references/likec4-checklist.md
```
Examples:
```
references/examples.md
```

Starter template:

assets/likec4-starter/docs/architecture/model.c4