# adrs

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`adrs` is a command-line tool for managing [Architectural Decision Records](https://adr.github.io).
## Installation
Homebrew:
```sh
brew tap joshrotenberg/brew
brew install adrs
```
From source (requires the Rust [toolchain](https://rustup.rs)):
```sh
git clone https://github.com/joshrotenberg/adrs
cd adrs
cargo install
```
Via `cargo` (aslo requires the Rust toolchain):
```sh
cargo install adrs
```
Via a released binary:
See [Releases](https://github.com/joshrotenberg/adrs/releases).
## Command Line
```zsh
Architectural Decision Record command line tool
Usage: adrs <COMMAND>
Commands:
init Initializes the directory of Architecture Decision Records
new Create a new, numbered Architectural Decision Record
edit Edit an existing Architectural Decision Record
link Link Architectural Decision Records
list List Architectural Decision Records
config Show the current configuration
generate Generates summary documentation about the Architectural Decision Records
help Print this message or the help of the given subcommand(s)
Options:
-h, --help Print help
-V, --version Print version
```
### Custom templates
The `adrs new` command allows passing in custom templates using the
[handlebars templating language](https://handlebarsjs.com/). Five template
variables are respected:
| number | Index of ADR |
| date | Current date |
| title | Title of ADR |
| superceded | Array of markdown links to superceded ADRs |
| linked | Array of markdown links to linked ADRs |
## Contributing
Contributions absolutely welcome. See the current [issues](https://github.com/joshrotenberg/adrs/issues).
## License
See [LICENSE-MIT](LICENSE-MIT) or [LICENSE-APACHE-2.0](LICENSE-APACHE-.20).