design-docs-style

Enforce architectural documentation standards for Markdown files in .claude/design/.

Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/spencerbeggs/design-docs-plugin --skill design-docs-style
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Skill: design-docs-style
Source: https://github.com/spencerbeggs/design-docs-plugin/tree/main/plugin/skills/design-docs-style
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/spencerbeggs/design-docs-plugin --skill design-docs-style

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill prevents design documentation from becoming stale or overly verbose by enforcing a focus on architectural intent and system topology rather than redundant code descriptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Style Enforcement: Automatically applies guidelines for documentation structure, prose mechanics, and line-wrapping policies.
  • Contextual Guidance: Encourages linking to source files rather than transcribing code, ensuring design docs remain a single source of truth.
  • Use Case: When updating architectural decisions in .claude/design/, this skill ensures your documentation remains concise, readable, and aligned with the project's established design philosophy.

Quick Start

Apply the design-docs-style rules to the current design documentation directory to validate and format your architectural notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-docs-style

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce architectural clarity in design documentation?

You enforce architectural clarity by applying style guidelines to Markdown files in the .claude/design/ directory, ensuring documentation focuses on system topology and architectural intent rather than redundant code descriptions.

What is the best way to keep design docs from becoming stale or overly verbose?

To keep design docs from becoming stale or overly verbose, enforce a style guide that links to source files instead of transcribing code, maintaining documentation as a reliable single source of truth.

How do I structure architectural decisions in a .claude/design/ directory?

You structure architectural decisions in a .claude/design/ directory by creating focused, boundary-level Markdown design docs that adhere to specific prose mechanics, structural guidelines, and line-wrapping policies.

Can I validate documentation consistency for architectural intent automatically?

Yes, you can validate documentation consistency by applying design-docs-style rules to your architectural notes directory, which checks for adherence to established prose mechanics and cross-referencing standards.

Why does my design documentation include redundant code descriptions instead of architectural intent?

Design documentation includes redundant code descriptions when it lacks style enforcement, which is why applying boundary-level design doc guidelines ensures focus remains on system topology and architectural intent.

Does design-docs-style work with standard Markdown files?

Yes, design-docs-style works with standard Markdown files specifically located within the .claude/design/ directory, applying automated style enforcement to validate and format your architectural notes.