# Incremental Detail Design Diagramming C4 Approach > Use when working with the C4 model (Context, Container, Component, Code) is a lightweight hierarchical technique for structuring software architecture diagrams. It favors progressive disclosure of technical detail so st... - Skill: `tomevault-io/incremental-detail-design-diagramming-c4-approach` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/incremental-detail-design-diagramming-c4-approach` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/incremental-detail-design-diagramming-c4-approach/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - 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/incremental-detail-design-diagramming-c4-approach --- # Incremental Detail Design Diagramming (C4 Approach) The C4 model (Context, Container, Component, Code) is a lightweight hierarchical technique for structuring software architecture diagrams. It favors progressive disclosure of technical detail so st... ## Instructions The C4 model (Context, Container, Component, Code) is a lightweight hierarchical technique for structuring software architecture diagrams. It favors progressive disclosure of technical detail so stakeholders can consume exactly the level of abstraction they need without being overwhelmed. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/sddevelopment-be) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.