docs-standards

Apply Microsoft Style Guide rules and squad formatting patterns to documentation.

2|3|Updated Apr 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sytone/botnexus --skill docs-standards-sytone
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: docs-standards
Source: https://github.com/sytone/botnexus/tree/main/.copilot/skills/docs-standards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sytone/botnexus --skill docs-standards-sytone

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Squad teams often struggle with inconsistent documentation across guides, references, and tutorials, leading to confusion and poor discoverability. This Skill enforces a Microsoft Style Guide baseline and squad-specific conventions to ensure clarity, consistency, and maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces sentence-case headings, active voice, second-person perspective, and present tense across docs.
  • Applies squad formatting patterns for scannability, practical prompts, warnings for experimental features, and consistent cross-references.
  • Structures content with a defined hierarchy: Title (H1), warning/callout, Try this, Overview, horizontal rule, and content sections (H2).
  • Supports test synchronization by requiring updates to test expectations when documentation pages are added or modified.

Quick Start

Apply the Microsoft Style Guide and Squad formatting patterns to new documentation pages.

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 Microsoft Style Guide rules for consistent documentation structure?

To enforce consistent documentation structure, apply Microsoft Style Guide rules to align sentence-case headings, active voice, and present tense across all docs. This standardizes tone and improves content discoverability for squad teams.

What is the correct heading hierarchy and content structure for squad reference pages?

The correct heading hierarchy for reference pages starts with a Title (H1), followed by a warning or callout, a Try this section, an Overview, a horizontal rule, and then content sections using H2. This structure ensures scannability and consistent cross-references.

How do I review and format documentation for scannability and experimental feature warnings?

To review and format documentation for scannability and warnings, apply squad-specific formatting patterns that structure content with practical prompts and explicit warnings for experimental features. This maintains readability and alerts users to unstable functionality.

Does editing documentation require updating test synchronization expectations?

Yes, editing documentation requires updating test synchronization expectations. When documentation pages are added or modified, you must synchronize test expectations to ensure the tests align with the updated structure and content rules defined in the docs.

What are the limitations of relying on a style guide baseline for cross-references in docs?

A limitation of relying on a style guide baseline for cross-references is that it primarily enforces structural consistency and tone rather than validating the actual technical accuracy of the linked targets. It ensures formatting alignment but requires manual verification for link integrity.