documentation
Documentation generation workflow covering API docs, architecture docs, README files, code comments, and technical writing.
Best use case
documentation is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Documentation generation workflow covering API docs, architecture docs, README files, code comments, and technical writing.
Teams using documentation 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/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How documentation Compares
| Feature / Agent | documentation | 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?
Documentation generation workflow covering API docs, architecture docs, README files, code comments, and technical writing.
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.
Related Guides
SKILL.md Source
# Documentation Workflow Bundle ## Overview Comprehensive documentation workflow for generating API documentation, architecture documentation, README files, code comments, and technical content from codebases. ## When to Use This Workflow Use this workflow when: - Creating project documentation - Generating API documentation - Writing architecture docs - Documenting code - Creating user guides - Maintaining wikis ## Workflow Phases ### Phase 1: Documentation Planning #### Skills to Invoke - `docs-architect` - Documentation architecture - `documentation-templates` - Documentation templates #### Actions 1. Identify documentation needs 2. Choose documentation tools 3. Plan documentation structure 4. Define style guidelines 5. Set up documentation site #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @docs-architect to plan documentation structure ``` ``` Use @documentation-templates to set up documentation ``` ### Phase 2: API Documentation #### Skills to Invoke - `api-documenter` - API documentation - `api-documentation-generator` - Auto-generation - `openapi-spec-generation` - OpenAPI specs #### Actions 1. Extract API endpoints 2. Generate OpenAPI specs 3. Create API reference 4. Add usage examples 5. Set up auto-generation #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @api-documenter to generate API documentation ``` ``` Use @openapi-spec-generation to create OpenAPI specs ``` ### Phase 3: Architecture Documentation #### Skills to Invoke - `c4-architecture-c4-architecture` - C4 architecture - `c4-context` - Context diagrams - `c4-container` - Container diagrams - `c4-component` - Component diagrams - `c4-code` - Code diagrams - `mermaid-expert` - Mermaid diagrams #### Actions 1. Create C4 diagrams 2. Document architecture 3. Generate sequence diagrams 4. Document data flows 5. Create deployment docs #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @c4-architecture-c4-architecture to create C4 diagrams ``` ``` Use @mermaid-expert to create architecture diagrams ``` ### Phase 4: Code Documentation #### Skills to Invoke - `code-documentation-code-explain` - Code explanation - `code-documentation-doc-generate` - Doc generation - `documentation-generation-doc-generate` - Auto-generation #### Actions 1. Extract code comments 2. Generate JSDoc/TSDoc 3. Create type documentation 4. Document functions 5. Add usage examples #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @code-documentation-code-explain to explain code ``` ``` Use @code-documentation-doc-generate to generate docs ``` ### Phase 5: README and Getting Started #### Skills to Invoke - `readme` - README generation - `environment-setup-guide` - Setup guides - `tutorial-engineer` - Tutorial creation #### Actions 1. Create README 2. Write getting started guide 3. Document installation 4. Add usage examples 5. Create troubleshooting guide #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @readme to create project README ``` ``` Use @tutorial-engineer to create tutorials ``` ### Phase 6: Wiki and Knowledge Base #### Skills to Invoke - `wiki-architect` - Wiki architecture - `wiki-page-writer` - Wiki pages - `wiki-onboarding` - Onboarding docs - `wiki-qa` - Wiki Q&A - `wiki-researcher` - Wiki research - `wiki-vitepress` - VitePress wiki #### Actions 1. Design wiki structure 2. Create wiki pages 3. Write onboarding guides 4. Document processes 5. Set up wiki site #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @wiki-architect to design wiki structure ``` ``` Use @wiki-page-writer to create wiki pages ``` ``` Use @wiki-onboarding to create onboarding docs ``` ### Phase 7: Changelog and Release Notes #### Skills to Invoke - `changelog-automation` - Changelog generation - `wiki-changelog` - Changelog from git #### Actions 1. Extract commit history 2. Categorize changes 3. Generate changelog 4. Create release notes 5. Publish updates #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @changelog-automation to generate changelog ``` ``` Use @wiki-changelog to create release notes ``` ### Phase 8: Documentation Maintenance #### Skills to Invoke - `doc-coauthoring` - Collaborative writing - `reference-builder` - Reference docs #### Actions 1. Review documentation 2. Update outdated content 3. Fix broken links 4. Add new features 5. Gather feedback #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @doc-coauthoring to collaborate on docs ``` ## Documentation Types ### Code-Level - JSDoc/TSDoc comments - Function documentation - Type definitions - Example code ### API Documentation - Endpoint reference - Request/response schemas - Authentication guides - SDK documentation ### Architecture Documentation - System overview - Component diagrams - Data flow diagrams - Deployment architecture ### User Documentation - Getting started guides - User manuals - Tutorials - FAQs ### Process Documentation - Runbooks - Onboarding guides - SOPs - Decision records ## Quality Gates - [ ] All APIs documented - [ ] Architecture diagrams current - [ ] README up to date - [ ] Code comments helpful - [ ] Examples working - [ ] Links valid ## Related Workflow Bundles - `development` - Development workflow - `testing-qa` - Documentation testing - `ai-ml` - AI documentation ## Limitations - Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above. - Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review. - Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
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