documentation-sync

To keep documentation in sync after code changes, you need a structured workflow that evaluates triggers and identifies which files like READMEs or changelogs require updates. This ensures code and docs maintain alignment.

A documentation sync workflow is a process that reads a CLAUDE.md file to evaluate listed triggers and determine what docs to refresh. You need it after development work to prevent teams from forgetting to update related documentation.

To update README and changelogs, follow a guided workflow that reads the Documentation Sync section in CLAUDE.md. It enumerates listed files and triggers to produce actionable next steps for refreshing your documentation.

No, this workflow is applied to software projects that include a CLAUDE.md file. It verifies whether a Documentation Sync section exists and relies on the listed triggers to guide which documentation files need updates.

The best way to automate documentation updates is enforcing a structured workflow that reads project triggers and generates recommended file refreshes. This approach evaluates documentation needs immediately after coding tasks are completed.