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# Generate a summary for Architectural Decision Records (ADRs)

# Generate a summary for Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Quickly learn the details of the Architectural Decision Records (ADR) from the summary that is generated by ServiceNow Otto® in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace. Use ServiceNow Otto® to generate summaries of large ADR artifacts and understand architectural decisions faster.

## Before you begin

* Note:  
  Depending on your license, you will have access to certain application features, generative AI skills, agentic workflows, and AI agents. For more information, see [ServiceNow product tiers](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ai-native-sku-overview&version=brazil&pubname=brazil-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US).
* Important:  
  This generative AI skill is turned on by default. The skill will be automatically available to appropriate role users for the application. For more information, see [AI agents, skills, and agentic workflows on by default](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-skills-on-by-default&version=brazil&pubname=brazil-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US).
* Note:  
  The ADR feature in Enterprise Architecture Workspace uses the ServiceNow Docs component (sn_docs) to create pages in the Artifacts section. Docs component v6.0.0 is automatically installed with Enterprise Architecture Workspace v3.4.0.

  If you're using an older version of Enterprise Architecture Workspace with Docs component v6.0.0, upgrade the workspace to v3.4.0 to fully use the ADR functionality. For more information, see [KB2017926](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB2017926).
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The default AI model provider for this skill is Azure OpenAI.  
Note:  
Starting with the September 2026 release, Gemma 4 joins our growing portfolio of open-weight models available through Now LLM Service. The latest industry advancements are available alongside sovereignty-focused options. All models are hosted and governed by ServiceNow with the same infrastructure and data protections. Older models will remain available for existing published AI skills, agents, and agentic workflows, but will no longer be available for new development or configuration. For details, see the [KB3066214: ServiceNow Otto Model Upgrades](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB3066214) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base.

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user

## About this task

When an Enterprise Architect receives an approval request for the ADR type of artifact, the Summarize button quickly generates a summary of the ADR document content. This saves time when reviewing large documents.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Portfolio List view by selecting the Portfolio icon ![Portfolio icon]().
3. Select the expand row icon (![Expand Row icon]()) next to Information Portfolio.
4. Select Architectural Decision Records.
5. Select the ADR that you want to summarize the content for.
6. In the Artifact content tab, select Ask Otto and then select Summarize.  
7. In the Tell Otto to box press enter or select the send button.
8. Select Done to complete the summarization.  
   You can also copy the summarized text.
**Related concepts**   

* [Exploring ServiceNow Otto for Enterprise Architecture (EA)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Saj6QxLoG7Z7EQ5~7_ROlA "With the ServiceNow Otto for EA features, you can use generative AI skills to summarize and refine content, generate and compare diagrams, gather insights into business applications, and query your enterprise architecture portfolio using natural language in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Add or edit an architectural decision record (ADR)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/h2QOWUjhtX5pKsNoBQgtfQ "Create or update an artifact of the type architectural decision record (ADR) to align it with your business requirements.")
* [Configure ServiceNow Otto for Enterprise Architecture (EA)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/rM3ULeQFS6J9QLZ56jxtsQ "If you have the admin role, you can configure the ServiceNow Otto for Enterprise Architecture (EA) to enable generative AI skills in Enterprise Architecture Workspace (EA).")  
**Related reference**   

* [ServiceNow Otto for Enterprise Architecture (EA) access roles](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/BltqFFZueuGDcMOX8~iiMg "The following roles help you to configure and use each ServiceNow Otto for Enterprise Architecture (EA) skill.")

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