project-guide-doc

Generate a DEVELOPMENT_GUIDE.md by scanning project structure and technology stack.

1|Updated Jan 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sltc-dev/core-foundry --skill project-guide-doc
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Skill: project-guide-doc
Source: https://github.com/sltc-dev/core-foundry/tree/main/skills/management/project-guide-doc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sltc-dev/core-foundry --skill project-guide-doc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation and maintenance of comprehensive DEVELOPMENT_GUIDE.md documents, streamlining onboarding and knowledge sharing for new team members and project documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Scanning: Analyzes project structure and technology stack.
  • Standardized Template Generation: Creates a well-structured guide with sections for overview, setup, commands, and more.
  • Use Case: A new developer joins a project and needs to understand how to set up their environment and run common commands. This Skill generates a DEVELOPMENT_GUIDE.md that provides all the necessary information, saving the new developer hours of searching and asking questions.

Quick Start

Use the project-guide-doc skill to generate a development guide for the current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-guide-doc

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

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How do I generate a development guide for an existing codebase?

To generate a development guide, the Skill automatically scans your project structure, detects the technology stack, and extracts common commands to produce a comprehensive DEVELOPMENT_GUIDE.md file for onboarding.

What is the best way to automate project documentation for new developers?

Automating project documentation is best achieved by generating a standardized DEVELOPMENT_GUIDE.md, which provides new developers with necessary environment setup instructions and common commands without manual writing.

Can I customize the template when generating a project setup guide?

Yes, you can customize the template for project setup guide generation to ensure the resulting DEVELOPMENT_GUIDE.md matches your specific documentation and knowledge management requirements.

Does the development guide generator work with multiple programming languages?

Yes, the development guide generator supports multiple languages by automatically detecting the technology stack during the project structure scan to accurately extract relevant commands.

What sections are included in an automated project development guide?

An automated project development guide includes standardized sections for the project overview, environment setup, common commands, and additional customizable templates to facilitate knowledge sharing.

Why do I need a generated DEVELOPMENT_GUIDE.md for project onboarding?

You need a generated DEVELOPMENT_GUIDE.md to streamline onboarding and knowledge sharing, saving new team members hours of searching by providing immediate access to setup and command execution instructions.