doc-sync

Detect and correct documentation staleness in XML doc comments and README files.

2|Updated Jan 31, 2026

Search Tags:#code quality #documentation #readme #code sync #staleness #xml docs

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npx skills add https://github.com/michaelalber/ai-toolkit --skill doc-sync-michaelalber

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Skill: doc-sync
Source: https://github.com/michaelalber/ai-toolkit/tree/main/skills/doc-sync
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/michaelalber/ai-toolkit --skill doc-sync-michaelalber

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill combats documentation decay, ensuring that your code's documentation remains accurate and synchronized with code changes, preventing misleading information.

Core Features & Use Cases

Staleness Detection: Identifies documentation that has drifted from current code implementations.
XML Doc Generation: Creates accurate XML doc comments based on code analysis.
README Synchronization: Updates README files to reflect the current project state.
Use Case: After refactoring a complex API, use this Skill to automatically audit and update all related XML comments and ensure the README's usage examples are still valid.

Quick Start

Run the doc-sync skill to scan the 'src/Services' directory for documentation staleness.

Frequently Asked Questions about doc-sync

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

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How do I detect documentation staleness and sync XML doc comments with refactored code?▼

To detect documentation staleness, you can scan your codebase to systematically compare XML doc comments against current source code and git history, identifying API signature drift and generating accurate updates.

What is the best way to update a README file to reflect the current project state?▼

Updating a README to reflect the current project state involves systematic synchronization, comparing project overviews and usage examples against the actual source code to correct outdated information and ensure accuracy.

How do I generate missing XML documentation for new code members automatically?▼

Generating missing XML documentation for new code members requires analyzing the source code to detect undocumented members, then creating accurate XML doc comments based on the analyzed code signatures and logic.

Can I audit documentation accuracy across a specific project directory?▼

Yes, you can audit documentation accuracy by scanning a specific directory like 'src/Services', systematically comparing the contained source code against existing XML comments and README files to find drift.

Why does documentation decay happen after refactoring an API?▼

Documentation decay happens after refactoring an API because code implementations change without corresponding updates to XML doc comments or README files, causing misleading information and API signature drift.

What are the limitations of using git history for documentation synchronization?▼

Using git history for documentation synchronization relies on accurate commit tracking, meaning uncommitted local changes or heavily branched histories may limit the effectiveness of systematic source code comparisons for staleness detection.