updating-internal-docs

name	updating-internal-docs
description	Review internal documentation (*.md files) against the current codebase state and propose updates for outdated or incorrect information.

Updating Internal Documentation

Review internal documentation files against the actual codebase state and propose fixes for outdated, incorrect, or missing information.

When to use

• After significant codebase changes (new features, refactors, tooling updates)
• When documentation drift is suspected
• After updating make targets, folder structure, dependencies, skills, or workflows
• When a PR adds or modifies Streamlit features — check if bundled skills (lib/streamlit/.agents/skills/) need updates

Key files to check

Priority files (most likely to contain codebase-specific instructions):

• **/AGENTS.md - AI agent instructions
• **/README.md - Package/directory documentation
• .claude/skills/*/SKILL.md - Skill definitions for Streamlit library development
• .claude/agents/*.md - Subagent definitions
• wiki/**/*.md - Developer wiki
• CONTRIBUTING.md - Contributor guide
• lib/streamlit/.agents/skills/*/SKILL.md - Bundled skills for Streamlit app development (shipped with the library)
• lib/streamlit/.agents/skills/*/references/*.md - Reference docs for bundled skills

Files to skip (synced copies, updated separately):

• .github/copilot-instructions.md
• .github/instructions/*.md
• .cursor/rules/*.mdc

Verification checklist

• Make commands exist and work (make help)
• File and folder paths exist
• Tool/dependency references are valid
• Tool version numbers match config files (see below)
• Testing instructions are correct
• Code examples match actual patterns
• Links resolve (internal and external)
• Skill/agent cross-references use current names
• .github/workflows/AGENTS.md reflects actual workflow files
• CONTRIBUTING.md skill/agent overview matches .claude/skills/*/ and .claude/agents/
• Bundled skills (lib/streamlit/.agents/skills/) reflect current Streamlit API and features

Bundled skills and feature changes

When a PR adds or changes a Streamlit feature (new widget, API change, deprecation, new capability), check if the bundled skills need updates:

• Reference docs in lib/streamlit/.agents/skills/developing-with-streamlit/references/ — update the relevant existing reference to document the new feature or API change

Common triggers for bundled skill updates:

• New st.* commands or widgets
• Parameter changes to existing commands
• Deprecated APIs or patterns (add warnings, remove outdated examples)
• New layout or theming capabilities
• Performance-related changes (caching, fragments)

Quick verification commands

# Check path exists: test -e path && echo ok || echo missing
# Check URL reachable: curl -sI -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" <url>

Tool version sources

Tool	Config file
TypeScript, React, Vite, Vitest, ESLint, oxfmt, Emotion	frontend/package.json
Yarn	frontend/package.json (packageManager field)
Python, Ruff, mypy, pytest	pyproject.toml
Node.js	.nvmrc

Issue types

Type	Description
OUTDATED	Info no longer accurate (old make targets, renamed files)
INCORRECT	Factually wrong (wrong paths, invalid commands)
VERSION_MISMATCH	Documented version differs from actual
MISSING	Important info not documented
BROKEN_LINK	Links to non-existent resources
INCONSISTENT	Conflicts with other docs

Workflow

1. Enumerate: Find all markdown documentation files
2. Verify: Cross-reference documented commands, paths, and examples against the codebase
3. Report: Present findings grouped by priority
4. Fix: Apply changes after user approval

Presenting findings

List all issues and let the user choose which to fix:

Documentation Review: {SCOPE}
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

Found {N} issues across {M} files:

1. [OUTDATED] AGENTS.md:42
   Current:  `make python-check`
   Actual:   Command renamed to `make python-lint`

2. [INCORRECT] wiki/testing.md:15
   Current:  Tests in `lib/tests/unit/`
   Actual:   Path is `lib/tests/streamlit/`

3. [BROKEN_LINK] CONTRIBUTING.md:88
   Current:  Link to `./docs/setup.md`
   Actual:   File does not exist

Which issues should I fix?
Recommended: "all"
Options: "1" | "1,2,3" | "all" | "skip 3"

Rules

• Verify before proposing: Always check the codebase before suggesting a fix
• Minimal changes: Only change what's actually wrong
• Test commands: Run commands before documenting them
• Keep style consistent: Match existing documentation style

After completing review

1. Present all findings to user
2. Get approval before making changes
3. Apply fixes incrementally
4. Run /checking-changes to validate

Example summary:

Fixed 3 of 4 issues:

- #1 [OUTDATED]: Updated make command in AGENTS.md
- #2 [INCORRECT]: Fixed test path in wiki/testing.md
- #3 [BROKEN_LINK]: Removed dead link in CONTRIBUTING.md
- #4 [INCONSISTENT]: Skipped - requires manual verification

Files modified:
  AGENTS.md         |  2 +-
  wiki/testing.md   |  4 ++--
  CONTRIBUTING.md   |  1 -