c4-architecturelisted

# C4 Architecture Documentation Generate architecture documentation using C4 model Mermaid diagrams. Use when asked to create architecture diagrams, document system architecture, visualize software structure, create C4 diagrams, or generate context/container/component/deployment diagrams. Triggers include "architecture diagram", "C4 diagram", "system context", "container diagram", "component diagram", "deployment diagram", "document architecture", "visualize architecture". ## Workflow 1. **Understand scope** — Determine which C4 level(s) are needed based on audience 2. **Analyze codebase** — Explore the system to identify components, containers, and relationships 3. **Generate diagrams** — Create Mermaid C4 diagrams at appropriate abstraction levels 4. **Document** — Write diagrams to markdown files with explanatory context ## C4 Diagram Levels Select the appropriate level based on the documentation need: | Level | Diagram Type | Audience | Shows | When to Create | |-------|-------------|----------|-------|----------------| | 1 | **C4Context** | Everyone | System + external actors | Always (required) | | 2 | **C4Container** | Technical | Apps, databases, services | Always (required) | | 3 | **C4Component** | Developers | Internal components | Only if adds value | | 4 | **C4Deployment** | DevOps | Infrastructure nodes | For production systems | | - | **C4Dynamic** | Technical | Request flows (numbered) | For complex workflows | **Key Insight:** "Context + Container diag