ADR Template (Free)

Document technical architecture decisions with context, options considered, and consequences

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Last updated: June 2026

About the ADR Template (Free) Prompt Template

This technical template assigns the AI the role of a software architect who writes clear, useful ADRs that help future engineers understand why decisions were made, so the prompt it builds is framed by genuine subject-matter expertise rather than a generic request.

What it does: Write an ADR for your decision in the context of your project.

You fill in 5 fields (3 required, 2 optional), and SurePrompts assembles a complete, structured prompt you can paste straight into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.

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How to Use This Template

1
Fill in Decision to Document
e.g., Use PostgreSQL over MongoDB, Adopt microservices, Switch to Server Components
2
Fill in Project / System Context
e.g., Our payment processing service, E-commerce platform, Mobile app backend
3
Fill in Options Considered
What alternatives were evaluated? e.g.: - PostgreSQL - MongoDB - DynamoDB - Stick with current MySQL
4
Fill in Key Constraints
What limits the decision? e.g.: - Must handle 10K req/sec - Team only has SQL experience - Budget: $500/month for infra - Must be HIPAA compliant
5
Fill in Decision Status
Enter the decision status for your prompt.
6
Copy your prompt
Click the copy button to copy your generated prompt, then paste it into your preferred AI tool.

Template Fields

Every field below maps to a part of the finished ADR Template (Free) prompt. Required fields shape the core request; optional fields add detail and control.

Decision to DocumenttextRequired

A required input that takes a short line of text.

Example: e.g., Use PostgreSQL over MongoDB, Adopt microservices, Switch to Server Components

Project / System ContexttextRequired

A required input that takes a short line of text.

Example: e.g., Our payment processing service, E-commerce platform, Mobile app backend

Options ConsideredmultilineRequired

A required input that takes a longer, multi-line value.

Example: What alternatives were evaluated? e.g.: - PostgreSQL - MongoDB - DynamoDB - Stick with current MySQL

Key Constraintsmultiline

An optional input that takes a longer, multi-line value.

Example: What limits the decision? e.g.: - Must handle 10K req/sec - Team only has SQL experience - Budget: $500/month for infra - Must be HIPAA compliant

Decision Statusselect

An optional input that takes one option from a list. Choose from 4 preset choices.

Available choices:

ProposedAcceptedDeprecatedSuperseded

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