Clarify ADR immutability and architecture.md as living document - #161
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ADRs are point-in-time records. Once accepted, their content should not be modified -- only status changes and links to superseding ADRs are appropriate. When decisions change, write a new superseding ADR. In contrast, docs/architecture.md must always reflect the current state of decisions. It is updated whenever an ADR is accepted or superseded. Changes: - skills/writing-adrs/SKILL.md: Add dedicated sections on ADR immutability rules and architecture.md mutability, plus new entries in Red Flags and Common Mistakes tables - docs/architecture.md: Add blockquote clarifying its role as a living document - docs/ADRs/0000-adr-template.md: Add HTML comment reminding authors that content is frozen after acceptance - docs/problems/architectural-invariants.md: Clarify supersession language and fix open question about ADR amendments vs supersession Assisted-by: OpenCode claude-opus-4-6@default
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docs/architecture.mdis a living document that must always reflect the current state of architectural decisions.Changes