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stronghelp-development

Create, edit, and build StrongHelp manuals for RISC OS.

3|Updated Apr 10, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#build-tools#stronghelp#riscos-os#manual-development#riscos-shextract#riscos-strongcopy
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gerph/riscos-agent-skills --skill stronghelp-development
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: stronghelp-development
Source: https://github.com/gerph/riscos-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/using-stronghelp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gerph/riscos-agent-skills --skill stronghelp-development

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides guidance for developing StrongHelp manuals, which are the standard hypertext help format for RISC OS.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guidance for creating, editing, and building StrongHelp manuals.
  • Validation of page structure and navigation using StrongHelp conventions.
  • Workflow guidance for developing pages and packaging manuals with riscos-strongcopy.

Quick Start

Create or update a StrongHelp manual by specifying the target page and directory structure.

Frequently Asked Questions about stronghelp-development

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create and build StrongHelp manuals for RISC OS?▼

StrongHelp manuals are the standard hypertext help format for RISC OS, used to provide structured documentation and user guides. They are built by organizing formatted pages into .3d6 containers with validated navigation.

What tools do I need to package StrongHelp manuals and extract pages?▼

Packaging StrongHelp manuals and extracting pages requires tooling like riscos-strongcopy for copying and packaging, alongside riscos-shextract. These tools manage the workflow of developing pages and building the final containers.

How do I validate navigation and page structure in a StrongHelp manual?▼

Validating navigation in a StrongHelp manual requires applying StrongHelp conventions to check page structure and navigation tags. This ensures that links across pages correctly resolve within the built .3d6 container.

Can I use riscos-strongcopy to build .3d6 containers for RISC OS documentation?▼

Yes, riscos-strongcopy is the recommended tool for the workflow of packaging StrongHelp manuals. It facilitates building the .3d6 containers required to distribute RISC OS hypertext documentation.

What is the correct page syntax for formatting StrongHelp documentation?▼

Formatting StrongHelp documentation requires using specific StrongHelp page syntax and navigation tags to structure content. Adhering to StrongHelp structure guidelines ensures pages render correctly within the RISC OS help viewer.

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