adr-tools ☆
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Description:
CLI tool for working with Architecture Decision Records
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: architecture adr documentation developer-tools decision-records
Install: brew install adr-tools
About:
adr-tools is a command-line utility for creating and managing Architecture Decision Records (ADRs). It streamlines the process of documenting significant architectural choices within a project. This helps teams maintain a clear, version-controlled history of their technical decision-making process.
Key Features:
  • Scaffolds new ADRs with standardized templates
  • Provides commands for listing and searching records
  • Supports linking related decisions
  • Simple, git-friendly text file format
Use Cases:
  • Documenting architectural decisions for new features
  • Onboarding new team members by providing technical context
  • Auditing the evolution of a system's design over time
Alternatives:
  • Log4brains – Modern alternative with a built-in preview server and markdown support
  • adr-tools (Ruby) – The original implementation, this is a more modern Go rewrite
License: CC-BY-4.0
Bottles available for: all
Version History
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Dec 8, 2025 5:21am 0 VERSION_BUMP 063f69ec
Dec 13, 2022 11:11am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7089d98e
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