What problem does it solve?
Most documentation fails because authors mix tutorials, how-to guides, reference material, and explanation into one undifferentiated mass. This Skill provides a structured framework for understanding the four distinct functions of documentation before writing, so each piece of content serves exactly one purpose.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Four-Quadrant Framework: Explains the Diataxis documentation system dividing content into tutorials, how-to guides, technical reference, and explanation.
- Writing Guidelines per Quadrant: Detailed pages describe how to write each documentation type, including structure, tone, and common pitfalls.
- Documentation Analysis: Use the framework to audit existing documentation and identify which quadrant each piece belongs to or is missing.
- Use Case: Before writing docs for a new open-source library, invoke this Skill to plan a documentation structure with a beginner tutorial, task-oriented how-to guides, API reference, and conceptual explanation sections.
Quick Start
Help me plan the documentation structure for my project using the four-quadrant documentation system.
