diataxis

Organize documentation into tutorials, how-to guides, references, and explanations.

30|6|Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/geekatron/jerry --skill diataxis-geekatron
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: diataxis
Source: https://github.com/geekatron/jerry/tree/main/skills/diataxis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/geekatron/jerry --skill diataxis-geekatron

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Four-quadrant documentation framework enabling focused writing and auditing across tutorials, how-tos, references, and explanations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Four-quadrant documentation framework (Tutorial, How-To, Reference, Explanation)
  • Activation and routing for documentation tasks
  • Quadrant auditing for mixing detection and governance

Quick Start

Invoke the diataxis skill to classify a documentation request and generate quadrant-specific output.

Frequently Asked Questions about diataxis

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

FAQPage Schema
What is the Diataxis framework for organizing documentation?

Diataxis is a documentation framework that categorizes content into four quadrants: tutorials, how-to guides, references, and explanations. It solves the problem of mixed documentation purposes by providing strict quality criteria and routing outputs to appropriate templates.

How do I audit existing documentation for quadrant mixing?

To audit existing documentation for quadrant mixing, apply the Diataxis framework to classify each document against the four quadrants. This process detects content that blends tutorial, how-to, reference, or explanation purposes, enabling governance and consistency corrections.

Can I use the Diataxis framework to classify user documentation requests?

Yes, the Diataxis framework classifies user documentation requests into the appropriate quadrant. It analyzes the request intent, determines whether it requires a tutorial, how-to guide, reference, or explanation, and routes the output to the corresponding templates and folders.

Does the Diataxis documentation framework support routing output to specific folders?

The Diataxis framework supports routing documentation output to appropriate templates and folders based on quadrant classification. After categorizing a request as a tutorial, how-to, reference, or explanation, it directs the generated content to the matching storage structure.

When should I not use a four-quadrant documentation approach?

A four-quadrant documentation approach may not suit projects requiring tightly integrated, single-flow narratives where splitting content into tutorials, how-tos, references, and explanations creates unnecessary fragmentation or when strict quadrant separation hinders contextual understanding.