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About this Skill

Perfect for System Design Agents needing structured approaches to container, component, and connection modeling. c4-modeling is a system modeling technique for clarifying context and boundaries, designing containers and connections, and detailing component levels

Features

Exports PNG diagrams via the `export-likec4-png-white` skill
Stores C4 models in the `src/c4/` directory
Follows rules for singular element purpose and connection labeling
Supports detailed component level modeling for key containers
Enforces view consistency to avoid model duplication

# Core Topics

Tirael Tirael
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Updated: 3/8/2026

Agent Capability Analysis

The c4-modeling skill by Tirael is an open-source community AI agent skill for Claude Code and other IDE workflows, helping agents execute tasks with better context, repeatability, and domain-specific guidance. Optimized for system modeling techniques, c4-modeling install, c4-modeling for AI agents.

Ideal Agent Persona

Perfect for System Design Agents needing structured approaches to container, component, and connection modeling.

Core Value

Empowers agents to design and document system architectures using C4 modeling, providing a standardized approach to container and component design, and supporting PNG export for visualization, all while following rules such as one element per purpose and descriptive connections including 'зачем' + protocol.

Capabilities Granted for c4-modeling

Designing container hierarchies
Modeling component interactions
Exporting system diagrams as PNG

! Prerequisites & Limits

  • Requires adherence to C4 modeling rules
  • Limited to system design and architecture documentation
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C4 Modeling (Skill)

Когда применять

  • Уточняем контекст и границы системы
  • Проектируем контейнеры и связи
  • Детализируем компонентный уровень для ключевых контейнеров

Где хранить артефакты

  • C4/LikeC4: src/c4/
  • Экспорт PNG: png/ (см. skill export-likec4-png-white)

Правила моделирования

  • Один элемент = одно назначение, не смешивать роли.
  • Связи подписывать как “зачем” + протокол.
  • View не должен дублировать модель: только “срез” по цели.
  • Изменения сопровождаются обновлением version/lastUpdated в документах.

FAQ & Installation Steps

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? Frequently Asked Questions

What is c4-modeling?

Perfect for System Design Agents needing structured approaches to container, component, and connection modeling. c4-modeling is a system modeling technique for clarifying context and boundaries, designing containers and connections, and detailing component levels

How do I install c4-modeling?

Run the command: npx killer-skills add Tirael/cursor-template/c4-modeling. It works with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude Code, and 19+ other IDEs.

What are the use cases for c4-modeling?

Key use cases include: Designing container hierarchies, Modeling component interactions, Exporting system diagrams as PNG.

Which IDEs are compatible with c4-modeling?

This skill is compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Trae, Claude Code, OpenClaw, Aider, Codex, OpenCode, Goose, Cline, Roo Code, Kiro, Augment Code, Continue, GitHub Copilot, Sourcegraph Cody, and Amazon Q Developer. Use the Killer-Skills CLI for universal one-command installation.

Are there any limitations for c4-modeling?

Requires adherence to C4 modeling rules. Limited to system design and architecture documentation.

How To Install

  1. 1. Open your terminal

    Open the terminal or command line in your project directory.

  2. 2. Run the install command

    Run: npx killer-skills add Tirael/cursor-template/c4-modeling. The CLI will automatically detect your IDE or AI agent and configure the skill.

  3. 3. Start using the skill

    The skill is now active. Your AI agent can use c4-modeling immediately in the current project.

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