# Generating Add > Generates an Architecture Design Document (ADD) for software projects. To be used when designing a product architecture - Skill: `tomevault-io/generating-add` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/generating-add` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/generating-add/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Web & Frontend - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/generating-add --- # Generating an ADD To generate an Architecture Design Document (ADD), follow these steps: ## Context Use the provided context [PRD]({Project_Folder}/PRD.md), or current documentation files. ### ADD output templates Read and follow specific templates like [ADD template](ADD.template.md) Read and respect the current [AGENTS]({Agents_file}) file if it exists. ## Steps to follow: ### Step 1: Clarifying Questions -[ ] Ask only critical questions where the initial prompt is ambiguous. Focus on: - System Requirements: What are the key technical requirements? - Constraints: Are there any technology or architecture constraints? - Non-Functional Requirements: Are there any security, or scalability needs? ### Step 2: Drafting the ADD - [ ] Draft the ADD following the [ADD template](ADD.template.md) - Ensure each section is filled out with relevant information. - Keep the document concise, aiming for clarity and brevity. - Put a TOC at the start of the document. ### Step 4: Review and Finalize - [ ] Review the documents for completeness and accuracy. - [ ] Write the final Architecture Design Document (ADD) at `{Project_Folder}/ADD.md`. ## Output Checklist - [ ] A comprehensive A.D.D. at `{Project_Folder}/ADD.md` - [ ] An updated `{Agents_file}` to help implement the architecture --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/albertobasalo) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.