| name | repo-wiki-generate |
| description | Generate citation-backed documentation pages from code index. Creates markdown content with file path and line number citations for every technical claim. |
| license | MIT |
| compatibility | Requires filesystem access, uv (Python package manager), code index from repo-wiki-index |
| metadata | {"version":"1.0.0","parent_skill":"repo-wiki","category":"documentation-generation"} |
| allowed-tools | cat ls uv git |
Repo Wiki Generate Pages Skill
Generate citation-backed markdown documentation from the code index.
Purpose
This skill transforms the code index into comprehensive documentation pages with:
- Technical accuracy backed by source code citations
- File paths and exact line ranges for every claim
- Clickable permalinks to source code
- Structured markdown with managed blocks
When to Use
Use this skill:
- After running
repo-wiki-index
- To fill in placeholder pages with actual content
- When generating documentation for the first time
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Load Index and Configuration
Load .repo_wiki/code_index.json and .repo_wiki/state.json.
Step 2: Determine Citation Format
Choose between footnote or inline style based on config.
Step 3: Generate Component Pages
For each component, create documentation with:
- Overview and purpose
- Key files with citations
- Public interfaces
- Configuration options
Step 4: Generate Architecture Overview
Create system-level documentation with statistics and component relationships.
Step 5: Generate Getting Started Pages
Document setup, installation, and running instructions.
Step 6: Update Manifest
Track all citations in .repo_wiki/manifest.json.
Citation Format
The service starts an HTTP server[^1].
[^1]: [src/server.ts#L12-L48](https://github.com/org/repo/blob/abc1234/src/server.ts#L12-L48)
Success Criteria
- ✅ All component pages have content
- ✅ Every technical claim has a citation
- ✅ Citations include file paths and line ranges
- ✅ MkDocs builds without errors
Next Steps
After generation:
- Validate output: Read
repo-wiki-validate/SKILL.md
