write-technical-docs

Transform designs, schemas, and research into developer-facing documentation.

4|Updated Apr 2, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/smartmarbles/helm --skill write-technical-docs
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Skill: write-technical-docs
Source: https://github.com/smartmarbles/helm/tree/main/.github/skills/write-technical-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smartmarbles/helm --skill write-technical-docs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Clear, accurate developer-facing documentation is hard to produce from designs, schemas, or research packets. This skill codifies the process, ensuring readers get fast, precise guidance from varied inputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Establishes writing protocols for multiple doc types (READMEs, API references, tutorials, developer guides) with audience-driven structure.
  • Provides a plan–draft–review loop, strict style gates, and a consistent template to maintain quality across documents.
  • Enables transformation of SCOOP/SAGE outputs into publication-ready documentation while preserving source attribution and boundaries.

Quick Start

Provide a design brief or research packet to QUILL and have it generate developer-facing documentation following this skill's conventions.

Frequently Asked Questions about write-technical-docs

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate developer documentation from approved designs and schemas?

You generate developer documentation by transforming approved designs, schemas, or research packets into READMEs, API references, and tutorials. The process uses a plan-draft-review loop with strict style gates to ensure audience-aware structure and runnable samples.

What is the best way to write API references and tutorials from codebases?

Writing API references and tutorials from codebases requires enforcing doc-type decisions and audience-aware structure. This approach provides runnable samples with full imports and version pinning, alongside a rigorous review workflow to maintain accuracy.

Can I use this to turn research summaries into developer-facing guides?

Yes, you can turn research summaries into developer-facing guides. The system transforms research outputs into publication-ready documentation while preserving source attribution and boundaries for engineering teams.

Does this documentation workflow support runnable code samples with version pinning?

Yes, this documentation workflow supports runnable code samples with version pinning. It enforces strict style gates that require full imports and version pinning in samples to ensure developer accuracy and accessibility.

When should I not use automated writing standards for developer docs?

You should not use automated writing standards when your input lacks approved designs, schemas, or structured research packets. The documentation process requires defined source material to enforce its doc-type decisions and audience-driven structure effectively.

How does the plan-draft-review loop work for technical documentation?

The plan-draft-review loop works by establishing writing protocols for multiple doc types, drafting content with a consistent template, and applying strict style gates. This maintains quality and ensures readers get fast, precise guidance from varied inputs.