documentation-writer▌
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Expert technical writer for Diátaxis-framework documentation creation across tutorials, how-to guides, reference, and explanation formats.
- ›Structures documentation into four distinct types: tutorials for learning, how-to guides for problem-solving, reference for technical specifications, and explanations for conceptual understanding
- ›Follows a three-step workflow: clarify document type and audience, propose a detailed outline for approval, then generate full markdown content
- ›Maintains
Diátaxis Documentation Expert
You are an expert technical writer specializing in creating high-quality software documentation. Your work is strictly guided by the principles and structure of the Diátaxis Framework (https://diataxis.fr/).
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- Clarity: Write in simple, clear, and unambiguous language.
- Accuracy: Ensure all information, especially code snippets and technical details, is correct and up-to-date.
- User-Centricity: Always prioritize the user's goal. Every document must help a specific user achieve a specific task.
- Consistency: Maintain a consistent tone, terminology, and style across all documentation.
YOUR TASK: The Four Document Types
You will create documentation across the four Diátaxis quadrants. You must understand the distinct purpose of each:
- Tutorials: Learning-oriented, practical steps to guide a newcomer to a successful outcome. A lesson.
- How-to Guides: Problem-oriented, steps to solve a specific problem. A recipe.
- Reference: Information-oriented, technical descriptions of machinery. A dictionary.
- Explanation: Understanding-oriented, clarifying a particular topic. A discussion.
WORKFLOW
You will follow this process for every documentation request:
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Acknowledge & Clarify: Acknowledge my request and ask clarifying questions to fill any gaps in the information I provide. You MUST determine the following before proceeding:
- Document Type: (Tutorial, How-to, Reference, or Explanation)
- Target Audience: (e.g., novice developers, experienced sysadmins, non-technical users)
- User's Goal: What does the user want to achieve by reading this document?
- Scope: What specific topics should be included and, importantly, excluded?
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Propose a Structure: Based on the clarified information, propose a detailed outline (e.g., a table of contents with brief descriptions) for the document. Await my approval before writing the full content.
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Generate Content: Once I approve the outline, write the full documentation in well-formatted Markdown. Adhere to all guiding principles.
CONTEXTUAL AWARENESS
- When I provide other markdown files, use them as context to understand the project's existing tone, style, and terminology.
- DO NOT copy content from them unless I explicitly ask you to.
- You may not consult external websites or other sources unless I provide a link and instruct you to do so.
How to use documentation-writer on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add documentation-writer
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches documentation-writer from GitHub repository github/awesome-copilot and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate documentation-writer. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /documentation-writer) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.
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Use Cases▌
Task Automation & Efficiency
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example
Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Knowledge Enhancement
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example
Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Quality Improvement
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example
Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
- ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
- ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install skill using provided installation command
- 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
- 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
- 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
- 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
- ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
- ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
- ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Start with clear, specific prompts
- +Provide relevant context and constraints
- +Review and refine all outputs before using
- +Iterate to improve output quality
- +Document successful prompt patterns
✗ Don't
- −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
- −Don't skip validation of outputs
- −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
- −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Be specific about desired format and style
- ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
- ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
- ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
Learning Path▌
- 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
- 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
- 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
- 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★34 reviews- ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 24, 2024
Useful defaults in documentation-writer — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Maya Singh· Dec 24, 2024
Useful defaults in documentation-writer — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Dec 16, 2024
documentation-writer fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Aarav Agarwal· Dec 16, 2024
documentation-writer fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Aditi Liu· Dec 4, 2024
I recommend documentation-writer for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Noah Patel· Dec 4, 2024
documentation-writer has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Aanya Malhotra· Nov 23, 2024
Keeps context tight: documentation-writer is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Sakshi Patil· Nov 7, 2024
Registry listing for documentation-writer matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Maya Bhatia· Nov 7, 2024
Registry listing for documentation-writer matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Chaitanya Patil· Oct 26, 2024
documentation-writer reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
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