documentation
Documentation generation workflow covering API docs, architecture docs, README files, code comments, and technical writing.
About this skill
This skill provides a structured workflow for AI agents to create various types of technical documentation. It covers a wide spectrum from detailed API specifications and high-level architecture documents to essential README files, inline code comments, and broader technical content like user guides or wiki entries. The workflow is designed to streamline the documentation process by leveraging an AI's ability to analyze codebases and generate coherent, accurate, and context-aware documentation across different project stages, starting from planning through to generation.
Best use case
Automating the creation and maintenance of technical documentation for software projects, generating specific documentation types like API references or architectural overviews, and ensuring codebases are well-commented and easy to understand.
Documentation generation workflow covering API docs, architecture docs, README files, code comments, and technical writing.
Well-structured, comprehensive, and accurate documentation (API docs, architecture docs, READMEs, code comments, technical articles) generated efficiently from a codebase, improving project clarity, maintainability, and onboarding processes.
Practical example
Example input
A command to 'Generate comprehensive documentation for the 'Antigravity' project,' potentially including a path to the codebase or specific instructions like 'Focus on API documentation for the `/src/api` directory and update the main README and add code comments to new functions.'
Example output
A collection of generated or updated documentation files, potentially including `api_docs/index.md`, `architecture/overview.md`, an updated `README.md`, and inline code comments within relevant source files. The output might also include a summary report of the documentation generation process and a list of generated assets.
When to use this skill
- Use this workflow when starting a new software project and needing initial documentation quickly, updating existing documentation after code changes, ensuring consistency across documentation types, documenting complex APIs, or preparing user guides and technical articles from a codebase. It's ideal for developers and teams seeking to improve documentation quality and efficiency.
When not to use this skill
- This skill is less suitable when highly creative, marketing-focused, or deeply subjective content is required, or for documentation that demands a human's unique insights into complex non-technical user experiences without a code context. It's also not recommended for tasks requiring legal or regulatory compliance documentation without robust human oversight and specific domain expertise validation.
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 | Claude | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | medium | 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.
Which AI agents support this skill?
This skill is designed for Claude.
How difficult is it to install?
The installation complexity is rated as medium. You can find the installation instructions above.
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.
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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
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