documentation

Structure technical documentation into README, guides, and reference sections.

Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LudwigAJ/swell --skill documentation-ludwigaj
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Skill: documentation
Source: https://github.com/LudwigAJ/swell/tree/main/.claude/skills/documentation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LudwigAJ/swell --skill documentation-ludwigaj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you plan, write, and maintain technical documentation that users can understand quickly, reducing confusing READMEs, missing setup steps, and outdated reference pages.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Docs Structure Guidance: Organize content into README, getting started, guides, reference, and troubleshooting sections.
  • Writing Quality Checks: Improve clarity, searchability, and consistency with practical style rules and anti-pattern warnings.
  • Maintenance Support: Keep examples tested, links current, and versioned documentation easy to update.
  • Use Case: Use it when you need to turn a sprawling product README into a concise, useful onboarding path with a fuller docs hierarchy behind it.

Quick Start

Ask the documentation skill to restructure your current README into an improved docs outline with a short getting-started section.

Frequently Asked Questions about documentation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure technical documentation for a software project?

Structure technical documentation by organizing content into a clear hierarchy: README files, getting started guides, reference sections, and troubleshooting notes. This approach reduces confusing READMEs and missing setup steps by creating a concise onboarding path with fuller docs behind it.

What is the best way to write a getting started guide for developer onboarding?

Write a getting started guide by extracting concise setup steps from sprawling product READMEs. Enforcing documentation hierarchy and search-friendly terminology ensures new developers can understand the onboarding path quickly without getting lost in missing setup instructions.

How do I maintain API reference documentation across evolving codebases?

Maintain API reference documentation by keeping examples tested, links current, and versioned documentation easy to update. Applying freshness cues and avoiding common anti-patterns ensures reference pages stay accurate as the underlying codebase evolves.

When do I need to update troubleshooting notes in technical docs?

Update troubleshooting notes when your codebase evolves or common anti-patterns emerge. Keeping examples tested and links current during documentation upkeep prevents outdated reference pages and ensures users find accurate solutions.

Can I use this to restructure an existing README into a full docs hierarchy?

Yes, you can restructure an existing README into an improved docs outline with a short getting-started section. The documentation skill transforms sprawling product READMEs into a concise, useful onboarding path with a complete documentation hierarchy behind it.