dev-docs

Create structured documentation sets for open-source projects using templates.

3|1|Updated Dec 23, 2025
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Skill: dev-docs
Source: https://github.com/marcus/marcus-skills/tree/main/skills/dev-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcus/marcus-skills --skill dev-docs-marcus

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Documentation is often inconsistent and hard to scale across OSS projects. This skill provides structured workflows, templates, and best practices to produce clear, developer-focused docs that improve onboarding and contributor experience.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured workflow templates for READMEs, API references, getting-started guides, tutorials, and CLI docs.
  • Reusable patterns and examples to accelerate documentation quality and consistency.
  • Reference materials included in the repository to guide analysis, naming, and formatting.

Quick Start

Ask me to draft a complete OSS documentation set for a new project.

Frequently Asked Questions about dev-docs

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure developer documentation for an open-source project?

Structure developer documentation using frontmatter-driven entry points, templated structures, and paired reference materials. This approach enforces consistency and completeness across READMEs, API references, getting-started guides, tutorials, and CLI docs for open-source projects.

What is the best way to write a getting-started guide for a new API?

Write a getting-started guide for a new API using structured workflow templates and reusable patterns. These templates enforce clear, developer-focused formatting and naming guidelines to improve onboarding and contributor experience.

Can I use these documentation templates for CLI docs across different tech stacks?

Yes, these documentation templates apply to CLI docs across languages and tech stacks. The included reference materials guide analysis, naming, and formatting to ensure your CLI documentation remains consistent and developer-friendly.

How do you keep open-source documentation consistent across multiple contributors?

Keep open-source documentation consistent by enforcing a frontmatter-driven entry point and paired reference materials. Reusable patterns and structured workflows ensure all contributors follow the same writing guidelines and formatting standards.

What should be included in a complete OSS documentation set?

A complete OSS documentation set should include READMEs, API references, getting-started guides, tutorials, and CLI docs. Using structured templates and writing guidelines ensures all these documents maintain clarity and completeness for developers.