ArchiMate fidelity checklist
| Requirement | Typical scaffolder | Archiet |
|---|---|---|
| Layer separation (Business / Application / Technology) | Collapsed into entities | Preserved in genome schema |
| Relationship semantics (Serving, Realization, Assignment) | Ignored | Validated; direction matters |
| Viewpoints inform output | No | Deployment + cooperation views inform infra and APIs |
| Traceability EA element → code | Lost | docs/traceability/matrix.md |
| Consulting-grade architecture docs | No | ARCHITECTURE.md + ADRs gated ≥80 |
Standard element types supported
Business layer: Role, Actor, Process, Function, Service, Object, Contract, Product
Application layer: Component, Interface, Function, Service, Data Object
Technology layer: Node, Device, System Software, Artifact, Communication Path
Custom element types without ArchiMate 3.2 equivalents are flagged in model review — not silently invented.
Enterprise architecture deliverables (not just code)
Alongside the ZIP, Archiet can produce consulting-grade artifacts for Fortune-500 buyers:
- Architecture/governance HTML report (content + visual design gated)
- Audit-my-architecture assessment (lead magnet)
- TOGAF-aligned packs and ADR libraries in customer handoff
Code generation and architecture deliverables share the same genome — no parallel truth.
EA tool + Archiet workflow
| Stage | Tool | |---|---| | Portfolio / roadmap | LeanIX, Ardoq, MEGA HOPEX, Sparx EA | | Architecture-to-production | Archiet | | In-codebase maintenance | Cursor, Copilot |
Archiet does not replace EA repositories. It closes the gap between the approved architecture and the first production deploy.
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FAQ
Does Archiet replace Sparx EA or LeanIX?
No. Use EA tools for portfolio management and stakeholder viewpoints. Use Archiet when the architecture must compile to working software.
Is TOGAF supported?
TOGAF-aligned artifact packs ship in customer ZIPs. ArchiMate is the metamodel spine; TOGAF frames governance deliverables.
Can auditors follow decisions?
Yes. ADRs use MADR v4 format; traceability matrix links requirements to routes, tests, and controls.