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Architecture diagrams as plain YAML. The YAML file is the source of truth; the canvas is a stateless projection.

10 starsTypeScript

Archik – architecture diagrams as YAML, with a Claude Code skill

by bacharsalehov·Apr 27, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●●SolidBig BrainShip It

Claude Code skill forces AI to read the diagram before structural work.

Strengths
  • •YAML schema rejects coordinates so diffs stay meaningful across versions.
  • •ELK auto-layout means no manual positioning drift between team members.
  • •Claude skill integration makes diagram the actual spec, not stale documentation.
Weaknesses
  • •Diagrams-as-code is crowded (Structurizr, Mermaid, C4 tools) with no clear moat.
  • •Zero stars on GitHub suggests very early — needs team adoption to provide value.
Target Audience

Backend engineers, system architects, teams using Claude Code

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Structurizr · Mermaid · IcePanel

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