documentation-updates

Capture lessons learned and update project documentation to prevent recurring mistakes.

15|2|Updated Aug 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aspiers/ai-config --skill documentation-updates
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: documentation-updates
Source: https://github.com/aspiers/ai-config/tree/main/.claude/skills/documentation-updates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aspiers/ai-config --skill documentation-updates

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Documentation updates after project work to capture learnings and prevent repeat mistakes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Post-mortem reflections that summarize what happened, what went well, and what didn’t
  • Update project-wide docs (AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md) and global references to reflect new insights
  • Create a standardized record of pitfalls, best practices, and patterns for future work

Quick Start

Update project documentation with a concise post-mortem reflection of the latest work and store it in the appropriate docs.

Frequently Asked Questions about documentation-updates

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

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How do I capture lessons learned and update project documentation after a task?

Capture lessons learned by running a structured postmortem workflow that summarizes what happened, what went well, and what didn't, then writing those insights into project documentation like AGENTS.md or CLAUDE.md to prevent recurring mistakes.

What is a structured postmortem reflection for process improvement?

A structured postmortem reflection summarizes project events, identifies what went well and what failed, and creates a standardized record of pitfalls, best practices, and patterns to drive process improvement and prevent repeat mistakes.

How do I keep AGENTS.md and CLAUDE.md files fresh with new knowledge?

To keep AGENTS.md and CLAUDE.md files fresh, update them after significant work or feedback by appending concise postmortem reflections, pitfalls, and best practices that reflect the latest project insights.

Can I use this postmortem workflow across different projects and contexts?

Yes, the postmortem workflow is applicable across projects and contexts, allowing you to update both per-project documentation and global references to maintain consistent knowledge-management practices everywhere.

When should I update global documentation versus per-project docs?

Update per-project docs like AGENTS.md or CLAUDE.md with context-specific pitfalls, and update global documentation when significant work or feedback reveals broad insights, best practices, or patterns relevant to future work across all projects.