dld-snapshot

Generate SNAPSHOT.md and OVERVIEW.md documentation from a decision log.

4|Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jimutt/dld-kit --skill dld-snapshot
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Skill: dld-snapshot
Source: https://github.com/jimutt/dld-kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/dld-snapshot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jimutt/dld-kit --skill dld-snapshot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the generation of comprehensive system documentation, including detailed decision references and high-level narrative overviews, directly from your decision log.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Documentation: Generates SNAPSHOT.md (detailed decision reference) and OVERVIEW.md (narrative synthesis with diagrams).
  • Custom Artifacts: Supports generating additional custom documents based on project configuration.
  • Use Case: After implementing new features and recording decisions, run /dld-snapshot to automatically update your system's design documentation, ensuring it always reflects the latest accepted decisions.

Quick Start

Run the dld-snapshot skill to generate the system documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions about dld-snapshot

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate system documentation from a decision log?

You can generate system documentation from a decision log by running the snapshot skill, which uses shell scripts and markdown templates to automatically produce detailed decision references and narrative overviews.

What is the best way to keep documentation synchronized with accepted design decisions?

To keep documentation synchronized with accepted design decisions, run the snapshot generation process after recording new decisions to automatically update your system's design documents, ensuring they reflect the latest changes.

Can I generate custom artifacts alongside standard system documentation files?

Yes, you can generate custom artifacts alongside standard documentation files by configuring project configuration files, which the shell scripts read to produce additional custom documents based on your specific requirements.

What formats do the automated documentation outputs use?

The automated documentation outputs use markdown formats, specifically generating a SNAPSHOT.md file for detailed decision references and an OVERVIEW.md file for narrative synthesis with diagrams.

Do I need any external dependencies to automate decision log documentation?

You do not need any external dependencies to automate decision log documentation, as the skill relies entirely on built-in shell scripts and markdown templates without requiring additional packages or libraries.