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identify-outdated-docstrings is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Identify outdated docstrings in the $1 library
Teams using identify-outdated-docstrings should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/identify-outdated-docstrings/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How identify-outdated-docstrings Compares
| Feature / Agent | identify-outdated-docstrings | Standard Approach |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?
Identify outdated docstrings in the $1 library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 Your task is to identify outdated docstrings in the $1 library. Do NOT worry about any other type of outdated documentation, or any other types of issues beyond outdated docstrings (all those will also be covered by another task).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as non-issues in non_issues.md After reviewing all the code in the library, think carefully about the most important outdated docstrings.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this precise command: "date +%Y-%m-%d-%T | tr : -") For the format of the file, use the following: ```markdown # Outdated docstrings in the $1 library (identified on 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fully specified function/class/module name with the outdated docstring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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