the-librarian

Automate creation and maintenance of READMEs, ADRs, and API references.

2|Updated May 23, 2026

Search Tags:#documentation #onboarding #knowledge-management #api-docs #readme-generation #adr-management

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npx skills add https://github.com/fworks-tech/agenthood --skill the-librarian

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: the-librarian
Source: https://github.com/fworks-tech/agenthood/tree/main/members/the-librarian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fworks-tech/agenthood --skill the-librarian

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Librarian prevents knowledge decay by ensuring decisions, ADRs, READMEs, and API references are recorded and maintained, turning tacit knowledge into shareable institutional memory.

Core Features & Use Cases

Documentation generation and maintenance for READMEs, ADRs, and API docs.
Knowledge sync and onboarding guidance to help new contributors.
Ensures alignment between code changes and corresponding documentation.

Quick Start

Invoke the Librarian to generate or refresh project documentation for the current workspace.

Frequently Asked Questions about the-librarian

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

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How do I automate README generation and maintenance for software projects?▼

Automating README generation maintains consistent documentation across releases and onboarding. The Skill applies documentation standards and links to source truth, turning tacit knowledge into shareable institutional memory.

What is ADR management and how does it prevent knowledge decay in API docs?▼

ADR management records decisions and API references to prevent knowledge decay. The Skill automates creation and maintenance of ADRs, ensuring decisions are recorded and maintained as shareable institutional memory.

How do I keep API references and ADRs synchronized with code changes?▼

Keep API references synchronized by enforcing documentation standards that link to source truth such as commit conventions. The Skill ensures alignment between code changes and corresponding documentation automatically.

Can I use this for onboarding new contributors to an existing software project?▼

Yes, you can use it for onboarding new contributors. The Skill provides knowledge sync and onboarding guidance to help new contributors understand existing ADRs, READMEs, and API references across releases.

What's the best way to enforce documentation standards across multiple project releases?▼

The best way to enforce documentation standards is automating creation and maintenance of project documentation. The Skill ensures consistent READMEs, ADRs, and API references across releases by linking to source truth.