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1---2name: seanchatmangpt-agile-protocol-specification-aps-documentatio3description: APS Documentation Skill4---56# APS Documentation Skill78This skill provides comprehensive guidance for working with the Agile Protocol Specification documentation system.910## When This Skill Activates1112- Creating new documentation chapters or sections13- Editing existing APS content14- Reviewing documents for compliance15- Managing document lifecycle transitions16- Working with metadata-rich filenames1718## Key Concepts1920### Document States2122**Mutable States** (open to changes):23- **Draft**: Initial creation, open for major edits24- **Provisional**: Temporary acceptance, awaiting full review25- **In Review**: Under formal review process2627**Immutable States** (locked):28- **Accepted**: Approved by stakeholders29- **Final**: Officially complete, archived3031### Metadata-Rich Naming3233Pattern: `{Type}_{Version}_{State}_{Date}_{Author}.ext`3435Examples:36- `requirements_v1.0.0_draft_2024-03-22_SC.md`37- `architecture_v2.1.0_accepted_2024-04-15_Team.md`3839## Templates4041### New Chapter42```markdown43# [Chapter Title]4445[Introduction explaining purpose]4647## [Main Section]4849[Content]5051## Conclusion5253[Key takeaways]5455---56```5758### Context File59```yaml60---61module-name: [Name]62version: 1.0.063description: |64 [Purpose and content description]65related-modules:66 - name: [Related]67 path: ./path/to/module.md68technologies:69 - Markdown70 - mdBook71conventions:72 - Follow APS naming conventions73 - Include metadata headers74---75```7677## Best Practices78791. **Structure First**: Plan document hierarchy before writing802. **Clear Headings**: Use descriptive section titles813. **Cross-Reference**: Link related content824. **Context Files**: Create for new modules835. **Update SUMMARY.md**: Add new chapters to navigation846. **Build Test**: Run `mdbook build` to verify8586## Resources8788- Main SUMMARY: `specification-guide/src/SUMMARY.md`89- Glossary: `specification-guide/src/appendices/glossary.md`90- Templates: `specification-guide/src/appendices/templates_examples.md`9192---93> Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/seanchatmangpt) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.94<!-- tomevault:4.0:skill_md:2026-04-11 -->
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