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Write and maintain technical documentation. Trigger with "write docs for", "document this", "create a README", "write a runbook", "onboarding guide", or when the user needs help with any form of technical writing — API docs, architecture docs, or operational runbooks.

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Write and maintain technical documentation. Trigger with "write docs for", "document this", "create a README", "write a runbook", "onboarding guide", or when the user needs help with any form of technical writing — API docs, architecture docs, or operational runbooks.
# Technical Documentation Write clear, maintainable technical documentation for different audiences and purposes. ## Document Types ### README - What this is and why it exists - Quick start (< 5 minutes to first success) - Configuration and usage - Contributing guide ### API Documentation - Endpoint reference with request/response examples - Authentication and error codes - Rate limits and pagination - SDK examples ### Runbook - When to use this runbook - Prerequisites and access needed - Step-by-step procedure - Rollback steps - Escalation path ### Architecture Doc - Context and goals - High-level design with diagrams - Key decisions and trade-offs - Data flow and integration points ### Onboarding Guide - Environment setup - Key systems and how they connect - Common tasks with walkthroughs - Who to ask for what ## Principles 1. **Write for the reader** — Who is reading this and what do they need? 2. **Start with the most useful information** — Don't bury the lede 3. **Show, don't tell** — Code examples, commands, screenshots 4. **Keep it current** — Outdated docs are worse than no docs 5. **Link, don't duplicate** — Reference other docs instead of copying
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