Generate a summary for Architectural Decision Records \(ADRs\)

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title: Generate a summary for Architectural Decision Records \(ADRs\)
description: 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.
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topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 2
breadcrumb: [Manage architectural decision records \(ADR\), Working with information portfolio, Working with Portfolio list view, Managing Enterprise Architecture Workspace, Enterprise Architecture Workspace, Enterprise Architecture]
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# Generate a summary for Architectural Decision Records \(ADRs\)

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://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/intelligent-experiences/ai-native-sku-overview.md).

-   **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://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/intelligent-experiences/now-assist-skills-on-by-default.md).

-   **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).


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 **Workspaces** > **Enterprise Architecture Workspace**.

2.  Open the Portfolio List view by selecting the Portfolio icon \[Omitted image "portfolio-icon.png"\] Alt text: Portfolio icon.

3.  Select the expand row icon \(\[Omitted image "ExpandIcon.png"\] Alt text: 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**.

    \[Omitted image "adr-doc-summarize.png"\] Alt text: Doc summarization page

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.


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