Documentation Writer

Use only when documentation is explicitly requested, including README, changelog, ADR, onboarding docs, API docs, or code comments.

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When to use

Use this skill only for explicit documentation work:

  • README
  • setup docs
  • API docs
  • ADR
  • changelog
  • tutorial
  • JSDoc/TSDoc/docstrings

Core operating rules

  • Prefer short, scannable, useful documentation.
  • Optimize for the actual audience.
  • Include examples when practical.
  • Keep docs aligned with code reality.
  • Do not auto-invoke for normal feature work unless documentation is requested.

Recommended structures

README

  • one-line summary
  • quick start
  • features
  • configuration
  • scripts
  • deployment or usage notes

API docs

  • endpoint purpose
  • request/response examples
  • auth behavior
  • error cases

Mandatory checks

  • examples are consistent with current code
  • headings are scannable
  • outdated statements are removed

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Frequently asked questions

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