specumentation

Generate and maintain concept documents, epics, and PDFs from code.

2|Updated Feb 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/McGo/claude-code-specumentation --skill specumentation
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Skill: specumentation
Source: https://github.com/McGo/claude-code-specumentation/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/McGo/claude-code-specumentation --skill specumentation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the development process by enforcing a "spec-first" approach, ensuring documentation stays synchronized with code and reducing the friction between design and implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Documentation Generation: Creates and updates concept documents, epics, and various PDF outputs (manuals, architecture docs) directly from code and specifications.
  • Workflow Enforcement: Guides users through a structured development lifecycle from initial concept to published documents.
  • Use Case: A team can use this Skill to automatically generate a user manual and technical architecture document from their project's evolving codebase and concept notes, ensuring all stakeholders have up-to-date information.

Quick Start

Run /specumentation init to set up the documentation structure in your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about specumentation

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

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What is spec-first development and how does it keep documentation synchronized?

Spec-first development establishes concept documents before implementation, then derives epics and tickets to maintain synchronized documentation throughout the product lifecycle as code evolves.

How do I generate PDF documents like user manuals and architecture overviews from code?

You can generate PDF documents by running the initialization command to set up the structure, then using the workflow to produce user manuals, architecture overviews, and executive summaries directly from specifications and code analysis.

Can I integrate documentation generation with existing project management tasks?

Yes, the workflow integrates documentation generation with project management tasks by deriving epics and tickets from concept documents, ensuring your project tracking stays aligned with specification changes.

What types of documents can I produce using a spec-first workflow?

The spec-first workflow supports generating multiple document types as PDFs, including user manuals, architecture overviews, and executive summaries derived directly from your codebase and concept notes.

When should I not use an automated specification and documentation workflow?

You should avoid automated specification workflows for rapid prototyping or throwaway scripts where maintaining synchronized concept documents, epics, and PDF outputs introduces unnecessary overhead.

Does specumentation work without external dependencies?

Yes, specumentation operates with no external dependencies, using its internal scripts and references to enforce the spec-first workflow and generate documentation without requiring additional packages.