docs-standards

Enforce Microsoft Style Guide and squad conventions in documentation commits.

Updated Apr 16, 2026

Search Tags:#documentation #technical writing #formatting #style guide #standards

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Skill: docs-standards
Source: https://github.com/Quintenps/contactswap-agents/tree/main/.copilot/skills/docs-standards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Quintenps/contactswap-agents --skill docs-standards-quintenps

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates inconsistencies in technical documentation by enforcing standardized writing patterns and structural conventions across the project.

Core Features & Use Cases

Style Enforcement: Applies Microsoft Style Guide rules to ensure professional, scannable, and active-voice content.
Structural Consistency: Provides templates for feature pages, experimental warnings, and code-first documentation.
Use Case: When drafting a new feature guide, use this Skill to verify that your headings, tone, and formatting align with the squad's established documentation standards.

Quick Start

Apply the docs-standards skill to review the current draft of the feature documentation for style and structural compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions about docs-standards

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

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How do I enforce consistent technical writing standards across project documentation?▼

Technical writing standards are enforced by applying Microsoft Style Guide rules, active voice, present tense, and specific structural formatting conventions to ensure scannability and consistency across all new documentation commits.

What is the best way to format feature documentation for scannability?▼

Feature documentation formatting uses standardized templates, active voice, and present tense to produce scannable, professional content that aligns with established squad-specific conventions and structural rules.

Can I use Microsoft Style Guide rules to review a draft feature page?▼

Microsoft Style Guide rules can be applied to review draft feature pages, verifying that headings, tone, and structural formatting comply with squad-specific documentation conventions before committing.

How do I standardize experimental warnings and code-first documentation?▼

Standardizing experimental warnings and code-first documentation involves applying provided structural templates that enforce consistent formatting, tone, and active voice across all technical writing outputs.

Does this documentation style guide require any specific dependencies or environment setup?▼

No dependencies or environment setup are required. The documentation style guide operates as a standalone standard, enforcing formatting and tone rules directly on text drafts without external components.

Why does my technical documentation fail consistency checks across different project guides?▼

Technical documentation fails consistency checks when it lacks adherence to active voice, present tense, and standardized structural patterns, which this enforcement process applies to eliminate inconsistencies.