are-update

Automate incremental documentation updates for changed files using ARE.

19|4|Updated Jan 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GeoloeG-IsT/agents-reverse-engineer --skill are-update
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Skill: are-update
Source: https://github.com/GeoloeG-IsT/agents-reverse-engineer/tree/main/.claude/skills/are-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GeoloeG-IsT/agents-reverse-engineer --skill are-update

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Keeps codebase documentation in sync with changes by incrementally updating generated docs, avoiding full rebuilds and manual rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Background updates: run documentation updates without blocking active development.
  • Progress monitoring: poll logs to show real-time status and ETA estimates.
  • Comprehensive summaries: report updated files, unchanged files, and any cleanup performed after completion.
  • Configurable options: supports uncommitted changes, dry-run, and tracing outputs for diagnostics.

Quick Start

Use ARE to refresh documentation for changed files with a single command.

Frequently Asked Questions about are-update

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I incrementally update documentation for changed codebase files?

Incremental documentation updates target only changed files by reading a version file and executing background updates, avoiding full rebuilds and manual rework for changed codebase files.

How does background documentation updating work during active development?

Background documentation updating runs without blocking active development by executing updates in the background, polling progress logs for real-time status, and summarizing results after completion.

Can I run a documentation update without committing changes first?

Yes, you can run a documentation update without committing changes first by using the --uncommitted flag to process uncommitted changes in your codebase.

How do I preview documentation changes before applying updates?

You can preview documentation changes before applying updates by using the --dry-run flag to simulate the incremental update process and review expected results without modifying files.

What is the best way to monitor progress for background codebase documentation updates?

Monitoring progress for background codebase documentation updates is handled by polling progress logs, which show real-time status and ETA estimates while the background execution runs.

How do I trace and diagnose issues during incremental documentation updates?

You can trace and diagnose issues during incremental documentation updates by using the --trace flag to output detailed diagnostic information during the background execution process.