documentation-update

Automate and validate project documentation updates after code changes.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/kittne/codex-skills-by-codex --skill documentation-update-kittne
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Skill: documentation-update
Source: https://github.com/kittne/codex-skills-by-codex/tree/main/documentation-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kittne/codex-skills-by-codex --skill documentation-update-kittne

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Documentation often drifts after code changes. This skill automates updating and validating project docs across READMEs, docs sites, API references, and config guides to maintain accuracy and consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automates detection of affected docs based on code changes and triggers relevant doc updates across ecosystems.
  • Validates docs with build/lint checks, link validation, and style conformity across Python, JS/TS, Go, Java, and Rust projects.
  • Supports multi-language workflows: README updates, API references, changelogs, and deployment/setup guides for faster release readiness.

Quick Start

Run the documentation-update workflow to align docs with the latest code changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about documentation-update

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I keep documentation in sync with code changes automatically?

Documentation sync is achieved by detecting affected docs from code changes and triggering updates across READMEs, API references, and config guides. The skill automates this by validating builds, checking links, and updating changelogs using standard tooling for each language ecosystem.

What's the best way to validate markdown docs and check links after an API update?

Markdown validation and link checking are performed through build and lint processes that enforce style conformity. The skill runs these checks across Python, JS/TS, Go, Java, and Rust projects to ensure API references and examples remain accurate after updates.

Does documentation automation work with multi-language projects spanning Python, Go, and Rust?

Multi-language projects are supported across Python, JS/TS, Go, Java, and Rust ecosystems. The skill applies standard tooling for each language to update installation steps, setup guides, and API references, ensuring consistent documentation validation regardless of the tech stack.

How do I automate changelog updates for feature rollouts and configuration changes?

Changelog updates are automated by detecting code changes that affect documentation and appending relevant entries. The skill identifies feature rollouts and configuration changes, then triggers changelog modifications alongside README and deployment guide updates for faster release readiness.

Why does my project documentation drift after code changes and how can I prevent it?

Documentation drift happens when code changes are made without updating corresponding docs. The skill prevents this by detecting affected documentation files, validating them with lint checks, and ensuring examples, links, and API references stay current with the latest codebase.