document-release

Automating documentation updates after a PR merge involves running a post-ship workflow that syncs README, ARCHITECTURE, and CONTRIBUTING files with shipped code changes. It applies frontmatter-driven rules to make safe, incremental edits and commits them directly to version control.

A frontmatter-driven workflow for documentation sync uses metadata headers to define repeatable update rules across project docs. It enforces consistent post-ship edits to specific sections and files, ensuring documentation stays aligned with merged code changes.

Keeping your CHANGELOG and README aligned with shipped code changes requires an automated post-ship process that polishes changelog voice, cleans up TODOs, and updates documentation sections to reflect the latest merged features or fixes.

Yes, you can use incremental version-controlled commits for documentation versioning. This approach applies safe, isolated edits to docs like CLAUDE.md and README after merges, ensuring all changes are tracked and reversible without overwriting existing content.

The best way to update ARCHITECTURE and CONTRIBUTING docs after shipping is automating the post-ship documentation workflow. It targets multiple files and sections simultaneously, applying repeatable edits to reflect structural code changes and contribution guidelines accurately.

Yes, this documentation automation works without external dependencies. It operates independently to update project docs and bump versions using a self-contained, frontmatter-driven workflow that manages safe edits through version-controlled commits.