Workflow Recorder Arch

Purpose & User Intent: The Workflow Recorder Arch tool captures and models software workflows and system architectures by recording components, data flows, and events from structured inputs or external data feeds. Target users include software architects, tech leads, platform engineers, and development teams. When to use: during architecture design, documentation audits, onboarding, or reverse‑engineering existing processes. Example: documenting a microservices data flow and dependency graph for reviews.
Core Logic & Features: The tool operates on a directed graph model consisting of nodes (components) and edges (data or control flows). Required features include: node definitions with unique IDs and types, edge definitions with from/to references, and basic validation to ensure reference integrity. Optional/advanced features include: metadata attributes (owner, version, timestamps), cycle detection, branch and loop support, version history, access controls, and multi-format exports (Mermaid, PlantUML, and JSON) for downstream tooling or rendering. Inputs & Outputs: Inputs include nodes (id, name, type, optional attributes), edges (from, to, relation), and optional events or timestamps. Outputs include a graph representation in multiple formats: a structured JSON graph, Mermaid diagram text, or PlantUML blocks. Validation ensures required fields present, references exist, and edge directions are valid. Algorithms & Calculations: The tool builds a graph from inputs, runs graph validity checks, computes metrics such as node count, edge count, path depth, and centrality where applicable. It can detect cycles and report topology issues. Exports are generated by format, with deterministic ordering for reproducibility. Error & Edge Cases: Missing required inputs or unknown IDs trigger explicit errors. Cycles are detected and reported; very large graphs may require chunking or modular exports. External data feeds may be unavailable; input schemas enforce type constraints and ISO-formatted timestamps to prevent misinterpretation. Industry/Region & Localization: Uses ISO‑8601 timestamps, standard terminologies, and export formats compatible with common modeling tools. Export languages support English labeling; no locale‑specific calculations are assumed unless supplied. Assumptions & Exclusions: Assumes inputs are provided as structured, consistent IDs and types; does not execute or simulate runtime behavior; no real-time monitoring or instrumentation is included; excludes front-end rendering or user interface logic.