documentation

type	skill
name	Documentation
description	Generate and update technical documentation
skillSlug	documentation
phases	["P","C"]
generated	"2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z"
status	filled
scaffoldVersion	2.0.0

Documentation

When to Use

Activate this skill when creating or updating technical documentation. Use it after implementing features, changing architecture, or when documentation is outdated.

Instructions

1. Identify the document type:
   • Project overview → project-overview.md
   • Architecture changes → architecture.md
   • New workflows → development-workflow.md
   • New domain terms → glossary.md
   • Data flow changes → data-flow.md
   • Security updates → security.md
   • Tool additions → tooling.md
   • Test changes → testing-strategy.md
2. Follow the template structure:
   • Preserve YAML frontmatter (type, name, description, category, status).
   • Update status from unfilled to filled when completing.
   • Fill all section placeholders marked with _Content to be added._.
   • Keep the ## Related Resources section with working relative links.
3. Writing style:
   • Use clear, concise language with technical precision.
   • Use Markdown tables for structured data (APIs, types, config).
   • Use code blocks for commands, file paths, and code examples.
   • Use Mermaid diagrams for visual architecture or flow representations.
   • Cross-reference related documents using relative links.
4. Verify accuracy:
   • Check file paths and line numbers against current code.
   • Verify commands run correctly before documenting them.
   • Match type definitions to packages/shared/src/types.ts.
5. Legacy vs. active distinction: Documentation for new features should reference NestJS and SvelteKit. Mark Express/Next.js references as legacy. When documenting APIs or features, clearly indicate whether the content applies to the active stack (NestJS/SvelteKit) or the legacy stack (Express/Next.js).

Examples

API endpoint documentation:

Method	Path	Description	Auth	Status Codes
GET	/api/franchises	List all franchises	Required	200, 401
POST	/api/franchises	Create a franchise	Required	201, 400, 401

Command documentation:

# Start the NestJS backend in development mode
npm run dev:nestjs

# Seed the database with 10 sample franchises
npm run seed:nestjs