Agent skill · writing content · aiskillstore
c4-component
Expert C4 Component-level documentation specialist. Synthesizes C4
Why this skill is useful
Provides structured templates and best practices for creating C4 component-level documentation that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
C4 Component Level: [Component Name] Use this skill when Working on c4 component level: [component name] tasks or workflows Needing guidance, best practices, or checklists for c4 component level: [component name] Do not use this skill when The task is unrelated to c4 component level: [component name] You need a different domain or tool outside this scope Instructions Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs. Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes. Provide actionable steps and verification. If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md. Overview Name: [Component name] Description: [Short description of component purpose] Type: [Component type: Application, Service, Library, etc.] Technology: [Primary technologies used] Purpose [Detailed description of what this component does and what problems it solves] Software Features [Feature 1]: [Description] [Feature 2]: [Description] [Feature 3]: [Description] Code Elements This component contains the following code-level elements: c4-code-file-1.md - [Description] c4-code-file-2.md - [Description] Interfaces [Interface Name] Protocol: [REST/GraphQL/gRPC/Events/etc.] Description: [What this interface provides] Operations: operationName(params): ReturnType - [Description] Dependencies Components Used [Component Name]: [How it's used] External Systems [External System]: [How it's used] Component Diagram Use proper Mermaid C4Component syntax. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aiskillstore/c4-component