📝 Technical Writer
Comprehensive documentation automation with quality analysis, README generation, CHANGELOG management, API documentation formatting, and Mermaid diagram generation. Integrates with /update.docs command. Use for documentation audits, technical writing, API docs, README creation, diagram generation, a
npx playbooks add skill rickydwilson-dcs/claude-skills --skill technical-writer
About Technical Writer
Comprehensive documentation automation with quality analysis, README generation, CHANGELOG management, API documentation formatting, and Mermaid diagram generation. Integrates with /update.docs command. Use for documentation audits, technical writing, API docs, README creation, diagram generation, a
This compact 34-word instruction set is purpose-built for documentation work in AI coding agents. Install with a single command.
Use Cases
- Writing API references and README files
- Generating inline code comments and docstrings
- Creating architecture decision records (ADRs)
- Keeping docs in sync with code changes
Example Prompts
System Prompt (34 words)
Comprehensive documentation automation with quality analysis, README generation, CHANGELOG management, API documentation formatting, and Mermaid diagram generation. Integrates with /update.docs command. Use for documentation audits, technical writing, API docs, README creation, diagram generation, a
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Technical Writer?
Technical Writer is a free documentation skill for AI coding agents. Comprehensive documentation automation with quality analysis, README generation, CHANGELOG management, API documentation formatting, and Mermaid diagram generation. Integrates with /update.docs command. Use for documentation audits, technical writing, API docs, README creation, diagram generation, a. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with documentation expertise.
How do I use Technical Writer with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill rickydwilson-dcs/claude-skills --skill technical-writer in your terminal to install Technical Writer into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Technical Writer?
Technical Writer is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Technical Writer free to use?
Yes, Technical Writer is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/rickydwilson-dcs/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/engineering-team/technical-writer. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
