documentation-updates
Update documentation based on lessons learned. Use after completing work to capture learnings and prevent future issues.
Best use case
documentation-updates is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Update documentation based on lessons learned. Use after completing work to capture learnings and prevent future issues.
Teams using documentation-updates should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/documentation-updates/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How documentation-updates Compares
| Feature / Agent | documentation-updates | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Update documentation based on lessons learned. Use after completing work to capture learnings and prevent future issues.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Documentation Updates Update documentation based on lessons learned from the conversation. ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when: - You made a mistake or misunderstanding that could have been prevented - You discovered something that should be documented for future reference - The user asks you to "reflect" on what happened - After completing work where documentation gaps were discovered ## Process Momentarily pause any other actions to review the conversation and reflect on any mistakes or misunderstandings. Update any/all of the following as appropriate: ### Files to Update 1. **Project-level documentation**: - `AGENTS.md` in the current project - `CLAUDE.md` in the current project - Any project-specific documentation 2. **Global documentation**: - Global `AGENTS.md` (`~/.claude/AGENTS.md` or similar) - Global `CLAUDE.md` 3. **Agent settings**: - Per-project settings (`.claude/settings.json`, `opencode.json`) - Per-project agent skills in `.agents/skills` - Global settings (`~/.config/opencode/opencode.json`, `~/.claude/settings.json`) - Global agent skills in `~/.agents/skills` 4. **Other project documentation**: - README.md - Design documents - Architecture guides Bear in mind that many global files for agent config and skills are stowed via GNU Stow using symlinks which point back to a git repo somewhere. ### What to Document - Common pitfalls encountered and how to avoid them - Important constraints or requirements discovered - Useful patterns or approaches found effective - Mistakes made and what should have been done differently - Configuration or setup nuances ## Important Rule Do NOT resume ANY previous actions until the user is satisfied that the docs have been appropriately updated. ## Output After updating documentation: - List the files that were modified - Summarize the changes made - Confirm with the user that the updates are adequate
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