Claude skills for documentation

1,345 public Claude skills touch on documentation. These 50 are the closest fit, best-known sources first. Each links to its folder; copy it into ~/.claude/skills/ to use it.

  1. documentation and adrs

    Records decisions and documentation. Use when you need to document an architecture decision (ADR) or the reasoning behind a design choice, when changing public APIs, shipping features, or when you need to record context that future engineers and agents…

    addyosmani/agent-skills★ 112kMITFolder: documentation-and-adrs

  2. docs page

    A documentation page — inline-start nav, scrollable article body, inline-end table of contents. Use when the brief mentions "docs", "documentation", "guide", "API reference", or "tutorial".

    nexu-io/open-design★ 105kApache-2.0Folder: docs-page

  3. docs governance

    Use when writing, restructuring, auditing, or reviewing Cherry Studio repository documentation, READMEs, JSDoc, comments, Agent instructions, or paired English/Chinese docs, including source-linked documentation impact checks.

    CherryHQ/cherry-studio★ 53kAGPL-3.0Folder: docs-governance

  4. translate docs

    Use when explicitly asked to translate, backfill, reconcile, rename, or delete paired Cherry Studio repository documentation in English and Simplified Chinese, including Phase 3 domain-by-domain translation work.

    CherryHQ/cherry-studio★ 53kAGPL-3.0Folder: translate-docs

  5. csharp docs

    Ensure that C# types are documented with XML comments and follow best practices for documentation.

    github/awesome-copilot★ 41kMITFolder: csharp-docs

  6. docs sync audit

    Run a read-only documentation drift audit for a feature, PR, branch, release, API, configuration change, workflow, CLI, package, or repository area. Use when the user asks whether docs are stale, missing, inconsistent with code, or need updates after code…

    github/awesome-copilot★ 41kMITFolder: docs-sync-audit

  7. documentation writer

    Diátaxis Documentation Expert. An expert technical writer specializing in creating high-quality software documentation, guided by the principles and structure of the Diátaxis technical documentation authoring framework.

    github/awesome-copilot★ 41kMITFolder: documentation-writer

  8. chinese documentation

    中文文档排版参考——中英文空格、全半角标点、术语保留、链接格式、中文文案排版指北约定。仅在用户显式 /chinese-documentation 时调用,不要根据上下文自动触发。

    jnMetaCode/superpowers-zh★ 8.4kMITFolder: chinese-documentation

  9. context7 docs research

    Resolve the correct library and retrieve a small, relevant set of version-aware official documentation before answering a technical question.

    Devin-AXIS/iPolloWork★ 7.3kLicence: see repoFolder: context7-docs-research

  10. notion project docs

    Turn project evidence into maintainable Notion briefs, decision records, runbooks, and status documents without overwriting unrelated content.

    Devin-AXIS/iPolloWork★ 7.3kLicence: see repoFolder: notion-project-docs

  11. nia docs

    Search library documentation and code examples via Nia

    parcadei/Continuous-Claude-v3★ 3.9kMITFolder: nia-docs

  12. docs review

    Review documentation changes for compliance with the Metabase writing style guide. Use when reviewing pull requests, files, or diffs containing documentation markdown files.

    foryourhealth111-pixel/Vibe-Skills★ 3.8kApache-2.0Folder: docs-review

  13. docs write

    Write documentation following Metabase's conversational, clear, and user-focused style. Use when creating or editing documentation files (markdown, MDX, etc.).

    foryourhealth111-pixel/Vibe-Skills★ 3.8kApache-2.0Folder: docs-write

  14. documentation lookup

    Use when the user needs current library, framework, or API documentation and version-specific code examples.

    foryourhealth111-pixel/Vibe-Skills★ 3.8kApache-2.0Folder: documentation-lookup

  15. golang documentation

    Comprehensive documentation guide for Golang projects, covering godoc comments, README, CONTRIBUTING, CHANGELOG, Go Playground, Example tests, API docs, and llms.txt. Use when writing or reviewing doc comments, documentation, adding code examples, setting…

    samber/cc-skills-golang★ 3.7kMITFolder: golang-documentation

  16. backend to frontend handoff docs

    Create API handoff documentation for frontend developers. Use when backend work is complete and needs to be documented for frontend integration, or user says 'create handoff', 'document API', 'frontend handoff', or 'API documentation'.

    softaworks/agent-toolkit★ 2.6kMITFolder: backend-to-frontend-handoff-docs

  17. crafting effective readmes

    Use when writing or improving README files. Not all READMEs are the same — provides templates and guidance matched to your audience and project type.

    softaworks/agent-toolkit★ 2.6kMITFolder: crafting-effective-readmes

  18. technical documentation

    Audit, write, and improve developer documentation using Google''s Developer Documentation Style Guide and Technical Writing courses. Use this skill for any documentation work, even when the user names no style guide: "audit our docs", "review this README",…

    wondelai/skills★ 2.5kMITFolder: technical-documentation

  19. beautify github readme

    Redesign GitHub README homepages or create project-native pure SVG, hybrid SVG-composed PNG/WebP, and opt-in animated GIF assets. Use when a user asks to beautify, redesign, rebrand, visually upgrade, simplify, or audit a GitHub README; create only a hero,…

    oil-oil/beautify-github-readme★ 1.9kMITFolder: beautify-github-readme

  20. decision documentation

    Create Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) documenting significant technical choices with context, options, consequences, and sequential numbering.

    a5c-ai/babysitter★ 1.9kMITFolder: decision-documentation

  21. notion research documentation

    Searches across your Notion workspace, synthesizes findings from multiple pages, and creates comprehensive research documentation saved as new Notion pages. Turns scattered information into structured reports with proper citations and actionable insights.

    Prat011/awesome-llm-skills★ 1.8kNo licence statedFolder: notion-research-documentation

  22. api docs writer

    Escribe documentación clara y orientada a desarrolladores. Úsalo cuando se te pida documentar un endpoint de API, escribir docs de referencia de API, crear una guía de desarrollador, o convertir una especificación cruda o colección Postman en…

    mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills★ 1.5kMITFolder: api-docs-writer

  23. docs lifecycle scan

    Use when closing out a feature, tidying developing/ documentation, or asked to check docs health — runs the lifecycle linter and applies the README deletion rules.

    amplifthq/openmeld★ 1.4kMITFolder: docs-lifecycle-scan

  24. html docs

    Search, read, create, edit, and review collaborative HTML Docs documents. Trigger phrases: html docs, publish html, collaborative document, document comments.

    Anil-matcha/awesome-muse-connectors★ 1.4kMITFolder: html-docs

  25. write docs

    Write and edit project docs (README/markdown) as a glossary of principles, not a mirror of the code. Use when creating or revising a README; when a doc enumerates exact scenes, scenarios, helpers, class ids, file lists, or command/flag matrices the code…

    dzhng/skills★ 1.4kMITFolder: write-docs

  26. oma docs

    Check documentation references, sync docs to code changes, and detect translation drift. Use for documentation maintenance in a repository.

    first-fluke/oh-my-agent★ 1.4kMITFolder: oma-docs

  27. docs guard

    Review generated or changed documentation before it ships — READMEs, API references, docstrings, PHPDoc/JSDoc, changelogs, tutorials, and doc sites. Best used reactively after an agent writes or edits docs, after code changes documented behavior, or before…

    amElnagdy/guard-skills★ 1.3kMITFolder: docs-guard

  28. reticle docs

    Install, instrument and verify this running web app from the inside (DOM, network, routing, console and framework state) instead of screenshots or guessing. Drives one real flow end to end and returns a verdict with the file:line to fix. Use when the user…

    reticlehq/reticle★ 1.3kLicence: see repoFolder: docs

  29. matlab read documentation

    Guides the agent to reference official MathWorks Documentation and Help. Determine correct function syntax and workflows from user guides when deeper context is needed. Minimize iterations and repetitive trial and error. Use this skill to: Identify correct…

    matlab/matlab-agentic-toolkit★ 1.2kLicence: see repoFolder: matlab-read-documentation

  30. reading livekit docs

    Looks up current LiveKit facts (API signatures, CLI flags, config options, model and provider support, SDK changelogs, pricing) from the docs instead of answering from memory. Use whenever a question touches LiveKit specifics: "does LiveKit support X",…

    fcakyon/claude-codex-settings★ 1.2kApache-2.0Folder: reading-livekit-docs

  31. stripe docs

    Use when the user or agent needs to read, search, or look up Stripe documentation or API reference. Prefer this over curl or WebFetch for any docs.stripe.com content. Use to fetch gated documentation.

    fcakyon/claude-codex-settings★ 1.2kApache-2.0Folder: stripe-docs

  32. build workspace docs

    Use when regenerating README.md and WORK_AREAS.md in a managed library workspace. Always dry-run first to preview changes.

    MoizIbnYousaf/ai-agent-skills★ 1.2kMITFolder: build-workspace-docs

  33. code documentation

    Writing effective code documentation - API docs, README files, inline comments, and technical guides. Use for documenting codebases, APIs, or writing developer guides.

    MoizIbnYousaf/ai-agent-skills★ 1.2kMITFolder: code-documentation

  34. update project docs

    MANDATORY for every coding agent (Claude Code, Codex, or any other) — keep this repository's documentation in sync after any change to behavior, configuration, interfaces, events, schema, or features. Use automatically at the end of change-sets that alter…

    hoangsonww/Claude-Code-Agent-Monitor★ 1.1kMITFolder: update-project-docs

  35. app docs

    Generate complete user documentation for a web app with screenshots. Browses the app via browser automation, screenshots every screen, and produces a structured user guide with step-by-step instructions, annotated screenshots, workflow diagrams, and…

    jezweb/claude-skills★ 1.1kMITFolder: app-docs

  36. project docs

    Generate project documentation from codebase analysis — ARCHITECTURE.md, API_ENDPOINTS.md, DATABASE_SCHEMA.md. Reads source code, schema files, routes, and config to produce accurate, structured docs. Use when starting a project, onboarding contributors,…

    jezweb/claude-skills★ 1.1kMITFolder: project-docs

  37. docs page generator

    Deprecated compatibility entry for Documentation Page construction. This page is now maintained in Pagina; install and use page-builder to build a new Documentation Page.

    kostja94/marketing-skills★ 1.1kMITFolder: docs

  38. documentation strategy

    Design and run a documentation system for a team or product. Use this skill when planning what to document, choosing a documentation tool, organizing existing docs, fixing stale documentation, designing a maintenance cadence, or scoping technical writing…

    rampstackco/claude-skills★ 1kMITFolder: documentation-strategy

  39. zh readme

    中文 README 生成器 - 先分析项目,再生成面向中文开发者的高质量 README

    laolaoshiren/claude-code-skills-zh★ 900MITFolder: zh-readme

  40. update component docs

    Update component documentation when code changes

    AgnosticUI/agnosticui★ 832Apache-2.0Folder: update-component-docs

  41. gsd docs update

    Use when the user asks to generate, update, refresh or verify project documentation, or to check that docs still match the codebase. Writes up to 9 doc files, each verified against real paths; supports --force and --verify-only.

    coco-research/coco★ 795Licence: see repoFolder: gsd-docs-update

  42. documentation criteria

    Determines which of PRD, ADR, UI Spec, Design Doc, and Work Plan a change requires, and where each is stored. Use when deciding documentation scope, or when creating or reviewing a technical document.

    shinpr/claude-code-workflows★ 706MITFolder: documentation-criteria

  43. docs from code

    Generates and updates README.md and API reference docs by reading your codebase's functions, routes, types, schemas, and architecture. Uses graphify to build a knowledge graph first, then writes accurate docs from it. Use when asked to write docs, generate…

    Varnan-Tech/opendirectory★ 686MITFolder: docs-from-code

  44. docker docs

    Use this skill to answer questions about any Docker product from current official Docker documentation instead of memory, even if the user just asks "how do I…", "does Docker support…", "what's the flag for…", or "is this still the right way" about Docker.…

    docker/skills★ 603Apache-2.0Folder: docker-docs

  45. ln 53 documentation auditor

    Audits documentation and comments for trust, coverage, consistency and freshness; read-only.

    levnikolaevich/claude-code-skills★ 584MITFolder: ln-53-documentation-auditor

  46. docs check

    CONTRIBUTOR TOOL - Validate plugin against latest Claude Code documentation. Catches breaking changes, deprecations, discovers new features. Run before releases or periodically. NOT part of the distributed plugin.

    oliver-kriska/claude-elixir-phoenix★ 571MITFolder: docs-check

  47. compound docs

    Searchable Elixir/Phoenix/Ecto solution documentation system with YAML frontmatter. Builds institutional knowledge from solved problems. Use when consulting past solutions before investigating new issues.

    oliver-kriska/claude-elixir-phoenix★ 571MITFolder: compound-docs

  48. journey docs

    Use as the docs-priming stage of the Butterbase journey, immediately after journey-preflight and before the first build stage. Reads the plan to discover which capabilities the app uses, calls butterbase_docs once per relevant topic, and caches a summary…

    butterbase-ai/butterbase-skills★ 535MITFolder: journey-docs

  49. generating documentation

    Generate comprehensive technical documentation including API docs (OpenAPI/Swagger), code documentation (TypeDoc/Sphinx), documentation sites (Docusaurus/MkDocs), Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), and diagrams (Mermaid/PlantUML). Use when documenting…

    ancoleman/ai-design-components★ 525MITFolder: generating-documentation

  50. get api docs

    Use this skill to get documentation for third-party APIs, SDKs or libraries before writing code that uses them to ensure you have the latest, most accurate documentation. This is a better way to find documentation than doing web search. This includes when…

    mxyhi/ok-skills★ 507Apache-2.0Folder: get-api-docs

Claude skills for documentation: before you install one

Is there a Claude skill for documentation?

There are 1,345 of them, spread over 504 repositories on GitHub. Named for it and most starred: documentation and adrs (addyosmani/agent-skills, ★ 112k), docs page (nexu-io/open-design, ★ 105k) and docs governance (CherryHQ/cherry-studio, ★ 53k). Stars rate the repository a skill sits in, not the skill.

How do I install a Claude skill for documentation?

For documentation, take the documentation-and-adrs folder from addyosmani/agent-skills (the folder that holds SKILL.md) into ~/.claude/skills/ to use it in every Claude Code project, or into .claude/skills/ for one project. In the Claude apps, zip that folder and upload it as a custom skill in settings.

Is there an official Anthropic skill for documentation?

Yes: doc coauthoring and theme factory come from Anthropic's own skills repository. The other 1,343 are community-made.

Can I use these documentation skills at work?

Of the 50 documentation skills listed here, 42 sit in repositories under an open licence such as MIT or Apache 2.0, and notion research documentation states no licence at all, which legally means you may not reuse it. Check the licence file before you copy one into company work.

What should I check before installing a documentation skill?

A documentation skill is instructions Claude follows, and it can bundle scripts Claude runs, so read SKILL.md and every script first: for documentation and adrs, that is everything in the documentation-and-adrs folder. Red flags: piping a download into a shell, sending files to a URL, and instructions to hide what it does from you.

Are these documentation skills maintained?

874 of the 1,345 documentation skills sit in repositories that changed in the 30 days before 31 Oct 2026.

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