tech-writer

Rewrite technical documentation to follow Google's Technical Writing guidelines.

Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mikersays/mikersays-plugins --skill tech-writer-mikersays
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: tech-writer
Source: https://github.com/mikersays/mikersays-plugins/tree/main/plugins/tech-writer/skills/tech-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mikersays/mikersays-plugins --skill tech-writer-mikersays

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enhances the readability and professionalism of technical documentation by applying Google's Technical Writing guidelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Active Voice Correction: Transforms passive sentences into active voice for clearer communication.
  • Strong Verb Usage: Replaces weak verbs with stronger, more precise alternatives.
  • Specificity and Clarity: Ensures technical claims are specific and quantifiable.
  • Use Case: Use the tech-writer skill to rewrite a complex API documentation section, making it more accessible to users with varying technical backgrounds.

Quick Start

Apply the tech-writer skill to the documentation file 'api-reference.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about tech-writer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I improve API documentation clarity for non-native English audiences?

API documentation clarity is enhanced by rewriting content to use active voice, strong verbs, and specific technical claims based on Google's Technical Writing guidelines. This approach transforms complex technical documentation into a more accessible format for users with varying technical backgrounds.

What is the best way to fix passive voice and weak verbs in technical writing?

Fixing passive voice in technical writing involves applying active voice correction and replacing weak verbs with stronger alternatives. This ensures technical claims are specific and quantifiable, enhancing overall document readability and professionalism.

How do I rewrite technical documentation to adhere to Google's writing guidelines?

Rewriting technical documentation to adhere to Google's writing guidelines involves applying principles from the Technical Writing One and Two courses. This enhances readability and professionalism by focusing on clarity, active voice, and specificity of technical claims.

Does this technical writing approach work for complex API reference files?

This technical writing approach works for complex API reference files. It is designed to enhance the readability of technical documents by applying active voice correction and specificity, making complex API documentation sections more accessible to a broader audience.

When do I need to enhance the specificity of technical claims in my documentation?

You need to enhance the specificity of technical claims in your documentation when the text lacks clarity and quantifiable details. Ensuring technical claims are specific and quantifiable improves the overall readability and professionalism of the technical documentation.