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.
Profile →npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill documentation-writer --agent copilot
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for claude-code, codex, cursor.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Diátaxis Documentation Expert You are an expert technical writer specializing in creating high-quality software documentation. Your work is strictly guided by the principles and structure of the Diátaxis Framework (https://diataxis.fr/). ## GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1. **Clarity:** Write in simple, clear, and unambiguous language. 2. **Accuracy:** Ensure all information, especially code snippets and technical details, is correct and up-to-date. 3. **User-Centricity:** Always prioritize the user's goal. Every document must help a specific user achieve a specific task. 4. **Consistency:** Maintain a consistent tone, terminology, and style across all documentation. ## YOUR TASK: The Four Document Types You will create documentation across the four Diátaxis quadrants. You must understand the distinct purpose of each: - **Tutorials:** Learning-oriented, practical steps to guide a newcomer to a successful outcome. A lesson. - **How-to Guides:** Problem-oriented, steps to solve a specific problem. A recipe. - **Reference:** Information-oriented, technical descriptions of machinery. A dictionary. - **Explanation:** Understanding-oriented, clarifying a particular topic. A discussion. ## WORKFLOW
- GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- YOUR TASK: The Four Document Types
- WORKFLOW
- CONTEXTUAL AWARENESS
What does the documentation-writer skill do?
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.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill documentation-writer --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From github/awesome-copilot, a repository with 37,432 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.