identify-outdated-docstrings

Identify outdated docstrings in the $1 library

226 stars

Best use case

identify-outdated-docstrings is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Identify outdated docstrings in the $1 library

Teams using identify-outdated-docstrings should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.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

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/identify-outdated-docstrings/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/imbue-ai/mngr/main/.claude/skills/identify-outdated-docstrings/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/identify-outdated-docstrings/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How identify-outdated-docstrings Compares

Feature / Agentidentify-outdated-docstringsStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Identify outdated docstrings in the $1 library

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

Go gather all the context for the $1 library (per instructions in CLAUDE.md). Be sure to read non_issues.md as well.

Once you've gathered that context, please do the below (and commit when you're finished).

Your task is to identify outdated docstrings in the $1 library.

Do NOT worry about any other type of outdated documentation, or any other types of issues beyond outdated docstrings (all those will also be covered by another task).

Do NOT report issues that are already covered by an existing FIXME

Do NOT report issues that are highlighted as non-issues in non_issues.md

After reviewing all the code in the library, think carefully about the most important outdated docstrings.

Then put them, in order from most important to least important, into a markdown file in the library's "_tasks/docstrings/" folder (make one if you have to)  Name the file "<date>.md` (where you should get "date" by calling this precise command: "date +%Y-%m-%d-%T | tr : -")

For the format of the file, use the following:

```markdown
# Outdated docstrings in the $1 library (identified on <date>)
## 1. <fully specified function/class/module name with the outdated docstring>

### Current:

<the current value of the docstring>

### Problem(s):

<short description of what is wrong with the docstring>

### Recommendation:

<your improved docstring>

### Decision:

Accept


## 2. <fully specified function/class/module name with the outdated docstring>

### Current:

<the current value of the docstring>

### Problem(s):

<short description of what is wrong with the docstring>

### Recommendation:

<your improved docstring>

### Decision:

Accept


...
```

There's no need to commit when you're done (these files are gitignored). Just be sure to create the file in the right location with the right content.

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