code-examples-sync

Synchronize and verify Markdown code examples against the live codebase.

7|2|Updated Feb 20, 2026

Search Tags:#documentation #synchronization #auditing #code examples #scripting #api drift

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Skill: code-examples-sync
Source: https://github.com/PracticalSwan/agent-skills/tree/main/code-examples-sync
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PracticalSwan/agent-skills --skill code-examples-sync

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that code examples embedded within documentation remain accurate and up-to-date with the actual codebase, preventing confusion and errors for users.

Core Features & Use Cases

Synchronize Code Snippets: Automatically updates documentation code examples to match current function signatures, API interfaces, and import statements.
Verify Example Integrity: Audits Markdown files to detect outdated or syntactically incorrect code snippets.
Use Case: When a library's API changes, this skill helps update all related code examples in the documentation to reflect the new structure, ensuring users have working examples.

Quick Start

Run the example sync check script against all markdown files in the current directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-examples-sync

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

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How do I keep code examples in documentation synced with live API interfaces?▼

You can keep code examples synced by running a Python script that audits Markdown files and updates snippets to match current function signatures and imports. This verifies example integrity by detecting outdated code when API drift occurs.

How do I audit Markdown files for outdated code snippets and placeholder text?▼

To audit Markdown files for outdated code snippets, run the synchronization script against your documentation directory. It detects untyped code fences, placeholder text, and stale examples to prevent user confusion.

What is API drift in documentation and how do I detect it?▼

API drift happens when function signatures or import statements change in the codebase but documentation examples remain outdated. The auditing script detects this drift by verifying code snippets against the live codebase.

Does this documentation synchronization script require any external dependencies?▼

No external dependencies are required to run the documentation synchronization script. It operates independently using built-in Python scripts to audit Markdown files and verify code examples against your live codebase.

Can I automatically update code examples when function signatures change?▼

Yes, you can automatically update code examples when function signatures change. The synchronization script updates documentation snippets to reflect new API interfaces and import statements, ensuring users have working examples.

What's the best way to verify code snippet integrity against a live codebase?▼

The best way to verify code snippet integrity is running an audit script that checks Markdown files for syntactically incorrect code and untyped fences. This synchronizes documentation examples against the live codebase.