# Writing Style

> Prose and code style rules for ZIO documentation (reference pages, how-to guides, tutorials). Load whenever writing or editing docs to keep prose consistent, clear, and professional.

- Skill: `zio/writing-style` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add zio/writing-style`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/zio/writing-style/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: zio (https://skillmd.com/u/zio)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/zio/writing-style

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# ZIO Documentation Writing Style

The complete numbered rule list is provided verbatim in your instructions or your task input; `references/rules.md` is the single source of truth it comes from. Apply every rule to each documentation page you write, edit, or review. When citing a violation, reference the rule by its number (e.g. "writing-style #8").