documentation-research

Research official documentation and verify versions before coding.

14|1|Updated Dec 5, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/jpoutrin/product-forge --skill documentation-research
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Skill: documentation-research
Source: https://github.com/jpoutrin/product-forge/tree/main/plugins/python-experts/skills/documentation-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpoutrin/product-forge --skill documentation-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solves?

Developers often jump into coding without thoroughly researching official documentation, leading to outdated patterns, security vulnerabilities, or inefficient solutions. This Skill enforces a documentation-first approach to ensure code follows current best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Documentation-First Enforcement: A mandatory protocol to research official documentation before writing any code.
  • Key Documentation Sources: Direct links and guidance for primary documentation of popular technologies like Django, FastAPI, React, Python, and TypeScript.
  • Research Protocol: A structured process to search official docs, verify versions, review best practices, and check for deprecated APIs.
  • Report Format: A standardized summary of research findings, including current best practices, deprecated patterns, and source URLs.
  • Use Case: Before implementing a new Django feature, researching the official Django documentation for the recommended approach; verifying the latest API version for a library; identifying deprecated functions to avoid.

Quick Start

Use the documentation-research skill to research the official documentation for implementing user authentication in Django, focusing on best practices for version 5.0.

Frequently Asked Questions about documentation-research

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

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Why should I research documentation before writing code?

Researching official documentation first ensures your code follows current best practices, avoids deprecated APIs, and prevents security vulnerabilities. This documentation-first approach saves time by identifying the recommended approach upfront rather than refactoring later.

How do I verify the latest stable version of a library before implementing a feature?

Check the official documentation for Django, FastAPI, React, Python, or TypeScript to verify the current stable version and review its API changes. The documentation-research workflow guides you through version lookup, best practices review, and identification of deprecated patterns before coding.

What are the best practices for implementing authentication in Django?

Research the official Django documentation for the recommended authentication approach for your target version. The documentation-research process helps you verify security best practices, identify deprecated auth patterns, and generate findings to guide implementation.

Can I use this workflow across different frameworks like React and FastAPI?

Yes, the documentation-research approach applies to feature development across Django, FastAPI, React, Python, and TypeScript. It provides a structured protocol to search official docs, verify versions, and check best practices across these technologies.

How do I identify deprecated functions I should avoid?

The documentation-research protocol includes checking official docs for deprecated APIs and patterns relevant to your target framework version. This structured research process generates a findings report highlighting deprecated functions before you begin coding.

What's included in a documentation research report?

The standardized report summarizes current best practices, deprecated patterns, verified stable versions, and source URLs from official documentation. This concise findings report provides everything needed to proceed with implementation following best practices.