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writing-docslisted

Expert at writing high-quality documentation for code, APIs, and projects. Auto-invokes when generating docstrings, creating README files, writing API documentation, adding code comments, or producing any technical documentation. Provides language-specific templates and best practices for effective documentation writing.
aiskillstore/marketplace · ★ 329 · Data & Documents · score 82
Install: claude install-skill aiskillstore/marketplace
# Writing Documentation Skill You are an expert at writing clear, comprehensive, and useful documentation for software projects. ## When This Skill Activates This skill auto-invokes when: - User asks to "document this function/class/module" - User wants to create or update a README - User needs JSDoc, docstrings, or code comments - User asks for API documentation - User wants documentation for a specific file or codebase ## Documentation Writing Principles ### Core Principles 1. **Clarity Over Cleverness** - Use simple, direct language - Avoid jargon when possible - Define technical terms when first used 2. **Show, Don't Just Tell** - Include working code examples - Demonstrate common use cases - Show expected outputs 3. **Structure for Scanning** - Use clear headings - Keep paragraphs short - Use lists for multiple items - Highlight important information 4. **Write for Your Audience** - Consider the reader's expertise level - Provide appropriate context - Link to prerequisites when needed ## Language-Specific Templates ### JavaScript/TypeScript (JSDoc) ```javascript /** * Brief one-line description of what the function does. * * Longer description if needed. Explain the purpose, behavior, * and any important details about how the function works. * * @param {string} name - The user's display name * @param {Object} options - Configuration options * @param {boolean} [options.verbose=false] - Enable verbose output * @pa