human-readable-docs

Enforce best practices for writing human-readable documentation.

3|1|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jon23d/skillz --skill human-readable-docs
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: human-readable-docs
Source: https://github.com/jon23d/skillz/tree/main/skills/human-readable-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jon23d/skillz --skill human-readable-docs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps agents write documentation that is clear, concise, and easy for humans to understand, avoiding common pitfalls that make technical writing inaccessible.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Improves Readability: Enforces active voice, second-person perspective, and appropriate paragraph length.
  • Structures Content Logically: Guides the ordering of information based on reader needs.
  • Optimizes Tables and Code: Ensures tables are well-formatted and code examples are practical and clear.
  • Use Case: When generating API reference documentation, this skill ensures that parameter descriptions are clear, examples are runnable, and the overall structure guides a developer through understanding and using the API effectively.

Quick Start

Use the human-readable-docs skill to rewrite the provided technical description into a user-friendly guide.

Frequently Asked Questions about human-readable-docs

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write technical documentation that is easy to scan?

To write scannable technical documentation, use active voice, second-person perspective, and logical content ordering. Structure README files and API references with clear headings, concise paragraphs, and practical code examples that guide the reader through their task.

What is the best way to format tables and code examples in API references?

The best way to format tables and code examples in API references is to ensure tables are well-structured and code is runnable. Clear parameter descriptions and practical code snippets help developers understand and use the API effectively without unnecessary prose.

How do I rewrite a technical description into a user-friendly guide?

Rewrite a technical description into a user-friendly guide by applying readability best practices. Focus on reducing prose density, adopting an active voice, and structuring the content logically based on reader needs to make the information accessible.

Why does my markdown documentation feel inaccessible to readers?

Markdown documentation often feels inaccessible due to high prose density, passive voice, and poor structure. Enforcing active voice, second-person perspective, and appropriate paragraph length makes technical writing clear and concise for human readers.

Can I use this approach to improve readability for long-form guides?

Yes, you can improve readability for long-form guides by ordering information based on reader needs, optimizing table formatting, and ensuring code examples remain practical. This approach keeps documentation scannable and focused on the user's task.

When should I not use passive voice in README files?

You should avoid passive voice in README files when writing instructions or API references. Active voice and second-person perspective reduce ambiguity, making documentation more direct, scannable, and easier for developers to follow.