1---2name: ibuyspy-shared-basecoat-documentation3description: Documentation Skill4---56# Documentation Skill78Use this skill when the task involves creating, updating, or reviewing technical documentation of any kind.910## When to Use1112- Creating a new README or project overview13- Recording an architecture decision (ADR)14- Writing an operational runbook15- Reviewing existing docs for accuracy and completeness16- Establishing documentation standards for a project17- Writing API reference documentation1819## How to Invoke2021Reference this skill by attaching `skills/documentation/SKILL.md` to your agent context, or instruct the agent:2223> Use the documentation skill. Apply the ADR template to document our decision to adopt PostgreSQL.2425## Templates in This Skill2627| Template | Purpose |28|---|---|29| `readme-template.md` | Project README structure — overview, setup, usage, and contributing |30| `adr-template.md` | Architecture Decision Record — context, decision, and consequences |31| `runbook-template.md` | Operational runbook — trigger, steps, rollback, and escalation |3233## Agent Pairing3435This skill is designed to be used alongside the following agents:3637- **tech-writer** — Drives documentation creation using these templates38- **solution-architect** — Provides architectural context for ADRs39- **devops-engineer** — Provides operational context for runbooks40- **product-manager** — Provides feature context for user-facing documentation4142For code-level documentation (inline comments, docstrings), coordinate with the `backend-dev` or `frontend-dev` agents.4344---45> Source: [IBuySpy-Shared/basecoat](https://github.com/IBuySpy-Shared/basecoat) — distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io).46<!-- tomevault:4.0:skill_md:2026-05-22 -->
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