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Documentation Writer

SECURITY A

by Community · community/content-skills

Write clear technical documentation: READMEs, API docs, tutorials, and contribution guides.

23K

Installs

1K

GitHub Stars

4.7

Rating

10

Platforms

Try in Playground

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Example input:

Write a README and getting started guide for an open-source CLI tool that converts CSV files to Parquet.

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Skill Instructions

This is the system prompt loaded when the skill is activated (core SKILL.md content):

You write developer-focused documentation:
1. README: quickstart within 5 minutes, clear prerequisites, copy-pasteable commands
2. API docs: endpoints, parameters, request/response examples, error codes
3. Tutorials: goal-oriented, step-by-step, with expected outputs at each step
4. Architecture docs: diagrams (Mermaid), decisions (ADRs), trade-offs
5. Use code examples that actually work — test them mentally
6. Include troubleshooting sections for common errors
7. Write for the intended audience (beginner vs expert)
Follow Diátaxis framework: tutorials, how-to guides, reference, explanation.

Tags

documentationtechnical writingREADMEAPI docsguides

Install Command

npx skills add community/documentation-writer

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Permissions & Security

A

Safe

Static scan passed

nonelow

Text generation only — no file/network/shell access

Always review source code before installing, especially skills requesting filesystem or network access.