docs-maintenance

Synchronize project documentation with code changes across CLAUDE.md, README.md, CHANGELOG.md, and /docs.

7|Updated Nov 29, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jeffrigby/somepulp-agents --skill docs-maintenance
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Skill: docs-maintenance
Source: https://github.com/jeffrigby/somepulp-agents/tree/main/plugins/codebase-health/skills/docs-maintenance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jeffrigby/somepulp-agents --skill docs-maintenance

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the tedious process of keeping project documentation synchronized with code changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Documentation Sync: Automatically detect when docs are outdated and apply updates.
  • Use Case: Imagine your team just shipped a major feature. Use this Skill to automatically update CLAUDE.md, README, and CHANGELOG files automatically.
  • AI Optimization: Ensure documentation is structured for maximum AI agent effectiveness.

Quick Start

Update the CLAUDE.md file to reflect recent API changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about docs-maintenance

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

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How do I keep documentation synchronized with code changes?

Documentation synchronization detects when docs drift from code and applies targeted updates to CLAUDE.md, README.md, CHANGELOG.md, and /docs directories. This Skill audits freshness and consistency across feature additions, API changes, and configuration updates, then enforces specific tooling to produce accurate documentation.

Can I automate updates to CLAUDE.md when my API changes?

Yes. This Skill automates CLAUDE.md optimization alongside README and CHANGELOG updates in response to API changes. It implements a structured workflow—inventory, history analysis, CLAUDE.md optimization, synchronization, and changelog updates—using git, grep, and bash to keep AI-facing documentation current.

What's the best way to maintain documentation across multiple files?

Cross-document consistency is enforced through a unified maintenance workflow that audits CLAUDE.md, README.md, CHANGELOG.md, and /docs together. The Skill detects inconsistencies and applies synchronized updates across all files, ensuring related information stays aligned during feature releases and configuration changes.

How do I structure documentation for AI agent effectiveness?

AI optimization focuses on CLAUDE.md structure and content clarity to maximize agent understanding. This Skill applies optimization during synchronization, ensuring documentation is formatted and organized so AI systems can parse and act on the information reliably.

When should I update CHANGELOG.md and related docs together?

Update them together whenever code changes occur—feature additions, API modifications, or configuration updates. This Skill enforces synchronized changelog and documentation updates across all files during a single maintenance pass, preventing changelog drift from README and CLAUDE.md.

Do I need to manually track which documentation is outdated?

No. This Skill audits documentation freshness automatically, detecting when CLAUDE.md, README, CHANGELOG, and /docs are stale relative to code. It flags inconsistencies and cross-document gaps, eliminating manual inventory work.