post-work-update

Update AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, and spec status boards after completing work.

Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bennybennison/agent-toolkit --skill post-work-update
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: post-work-update
Source: https://github.com/bennybennison/agent-toolkit/tree/main/skills/post-work-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bennybennison/agent-toolkit --skill post-work-update

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It ensures that project documentation, specifications, and knowledge bases stay current after any development or documentation activity, preventing outdated information from accumulating.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Documentation Sync: Updates AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, and related tables when files are added, removed, or renamed.
  • Spec Management: Marks completed specs, adds rows to epic boards, and tracks ADR creation.
  • Navigation Index Maintenance: Keeps the master spec index accurate by adding, removing, or updating entries.
  • Learning Capture: Logs gotchas, friction, and reusable patterns for future reference.
  • Use Case Example: After implementing a new feature, run this skill to automatically refresh all documentation, update the spec status board, and record any newly discovered gotchas.

Quick Start

After finishing a task, tell the post-work-update skill to synchronize all relevant documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions about post-work-update

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically update project documentation after completing a code change?

To automatically update project documentation after completing a code change, you can run a skill that synchronizes AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, and spec status boards. It ensures knowledge bases stay current by revising navigation indexes and logging gotchas whenever files are added or removed.

What is the best way to keep spec status boards and knowledge bases current in an agile workflow?

Keeping spec status boards and knowledge bases current in an agile workflow requires automatically marking completed specs and adding rows to epic boards. This prevents outdated information from accumulating by applying defined triggers after any feature addition or specification completion.

Can I sync AGENTS.md and navigation indexes when repository files are renamed or removed?

Yes, you can sync AGENTS.md and navigation indexes when repository files are renamed or removed. The documentation sync process automatically updates related tables and keeps the master spec index accurate by adding, removing, or updating entries according to defined triggers.

How do I capture gotchas and reusable patterns for future reference after implementing a new feature?

To capture gotchas and reusable patterns after implementing a new feature, you can log friction and newly discovered patterns during a post-work update. This learning capture records reusable solutions and integrates them into the project knowledge base for future reference.

Does post-work documentation update work without any external dependencies?

Yes, post-work documentation update works without any external dependencies. The skill operates independently to refresh all documentation, update the spec status board, and record newly discovered gotchas directly within your repository environment.

When do I need to run a documentation sync for my repository?

You need to run a documentation sync for your repository after any development or documentation activity, such as a code change, feature addition, or specification completion. This ensures AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, and navigation indexes are revised before outdated information accumulates.