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update-claude

Analyze git diffs to identify and update outdated documentation.

7|2|Updated Apr 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#code review#documentation#diff#docs synchronization
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mthines/agent-skills --skill update-claude-mthines
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: update-claude
Source: https://github.com/mthines/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/update-claude
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mthines/agent-skills --skill update-claude-mthines

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies keeping CLAUDE.md and related documentation in sync with recent codebase changes, ensuring accurate and up-to-date guidance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Diff Analysis: Detects code and documentation changes across different branches, commits, or specific paths.
  • Drift Identification: Compares current code with existing documentation to find inconsistencies or outdated information.
  • Use Case: When you have updated your API or architecture, use this Skill to automatically highlight and update related comments, commands, or rules in your documentation.

Quick Start

Run the update-claude skill to analyze recent code changes and refresh all related documentation sections.

Frequently Asked Questions about update-claude

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I keep documentation in sync with code changes automatically?▼

To keep documentation in sync with code changes automatically, this Skill analyzes git diffs to identify outdated sections and generates targeted updates, ensuring documentation accuracy and relevance for development teams.

What is documentation drift and how do I detect it?▼

Documentation drift occurs when code changes outpace documentation updates. This Skill detects drift by comparing current codebase modifications against existing documentation to find inconsistencies or outdated information.

Can I use git diff analysis to update CLAUDE.md files?▼

Yes, you can use git diff analysis to update CLAUDE.md files. The Skill detects code and documentation changes across different branches, commits, or specific paths to refresh related comments, commands, or rules.

What's the best way to update outdated API documentation after refactoring?▼

The best way to update outdated API documentation after refactoring is running this Skill to analyze recent code changes, highlight documentation drift, and automatically refresh related sections in your docs.

Do I need any external dependencies to synchronize code changes with documentation?▼

No, you do not need any external dependencies to synchronize code changes with documentation. The Skill operates independently using its internal scripts and references to analyze codebase modifications.

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