devlyn:update-docs

Syncs documentation with current codebase while preserving outdated-relevant flagged content.

4|Updated Feb 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fysoul17/ian-on-v1 --skill devlyn-update-docs
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Skill: devlyn:update-docs
Source: https://github.com/fysoul17/ian-on-v1/tree/main/ian-on/.claude/skills/devlyn%3Aupdate-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fysoul17/ian-on-v1 --skill devlyn-update-docs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It prevents documentation from drifting out of date by making your project docs accurately reflect the current codebase while safeguarding future-facing planning content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Codebase-to-docs mirror updates: Refreshes wrong, stale, or obsolete documentation by comparing what exists in the repository against what the docs claim.
  • Forward-looking preservation: Never removes roadmaps, visions, open questions, architectural proposals (ADRs/RFCs), or other future-oriented sections; ambiguous items are flagged instead of silently deleted.
  • Documentation inventory and gap analysis: Finds documentation across the repo, categorizes freshness/accuracy, and identifies missing or outdated areas.
  • Cleanup and consistency: Removes completed TODOs already implemented, deletes dead references, reduces redundancy, and fixes cross-document inconsistencies.

Quick Start

Run /devlyn:update-docs in the repository to synchronize all documentation with the current codebase while preserving any Roadmap, Vision, RFC, Open/TBD, and Phase markers.

Frequently Asked Questions about devlyn:update-docs

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

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How do I synchronize documentation with code without deleting roadmap sections?

To synchronize documentation with code while preserving roadmaps, run a full-repo doc audit that compares existing docs against the codebase, flags ambiguous future material, and applies structured edits without deleting visions, RFCs, or open questions.

What is the best way to clean up stale project documentation?

The best way to clean up stale project documentation is performing a gap analysis that inventories all docs, categorizes their freshness, removes completed TODOs, deletes dead references, and fixes cross-document inconsistencies.

Does updating documentation automatically remove future-facing architectural proposals?

No, updating documentation does not remove future-facing architectural proposals. The process safeguards ADRs, RFCs, visions, and open questions by flagging ambiguous items instead of silently deleting them during synchronization.

How do I find outdated or missing documentation across my repository?

To find outdated or missing documentation across your repository, execute a documentation inventory and gap analysis that locates all docs, categorizes their accuracy against the current codebase, and identifies areas needing updates.

Can I update developer references for specific features without scanning the entire codebase?

Yes, you can update developer references for specific features without scanning the entire codebase by running focused documentation updates that target individual evolving features while still applying safety rules to preserve future-oriented content.

What should I do if my docs contain cross-references that no longer exist in the code?

If your docs contain cross-references that no longer exist in the code, run a documentation synchronization process that fixes cross-document inconsistencies and deletes dead references while preserving any remaining roadmap or decision content.