doc-coauthoring

Guide teams through a three-stage co-authoring workflow for documentation.

1|Updated Feb 25, 2026
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Skill: doc-coauthoring
Source: https://github.com/mattmacleod16-svg/freedomforge-max/tree/main/.agents/skills/doc-coauthoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mattmacleod16-svg/freedomforge-max --skill doc-coauthoring-mattmacleod16-svg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This workflow guides teams through a repeatable, structured process for creating documentation, proposals, technical specs, and decision docs, reducing miscommunication and long iteration cycles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided three-stage process: Context Gathering, Refinement & Structure, and Reader Testing.
  • Active facilitation to capture context, organize sections, and validate readability with a fresh reviewer.
  • Use cases include drafting PRDs, design specs, decision notes, and technical proposals.

Quick Start

Offer the structured workflow and begin Stage 1: Context Gathering.

Frequently Asked Questions about doc-coauthoring

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

FAQPage Schema
What is the best way to structure collaborative technical spec drafting?

Collaborative technical spec drafting is best structured through a three-stage workflow: context gathering, iterative refinement, and reader testing. This structured process ensures technical specs are clear, traceable, and reader-ready.

How do I start writing a proposal with multiple contributors?

Start writing a proposal with multiple contributors by beginning Stage 1: Context Gathering. This guided workflow actively facilitates capturing context, organizing sections, and validating readability with a fresh reviewer.

Can I use this workflow for drafting decision notes and PRDs?

Yes, you can use this workflow for drafting decision notes and PRDs. It targets writing documentation, proposals, technical specs, and decision docs, providing explicit stages, artifacts, and guardrails to reduce miscommunication.

How does the reader testing stage work in document co-authoring?

Reader testing in document co-authoring works by validating readability with a fresh reviewer. This final stage of the structured workflow ensures the refined documentation is clear and traceable before final output.

Why does our team struggle with long iteration cycles in documentation?

Teams struggle with long iteration cycles in documentation due to unstructured collaboration and miscommunication. A guided, repeatable co-authoring workflow with explicit stages and artifacts reduces these cycles and improves output clarity.