write-documentation

name	write-documentation
description	Use when writing, updating, or adding documentation for mobster commands, features, or developer internals — covers file placement and mkdocs.yml nav rules

Write Documentation

Rules at a Glance

Documentation type	Location in docs/	Add to mkdocs.yml?
Public CLI command	docs/sboms/<command>.md	Yes
Other public feature	docs/sboms/<topic>.md or docs/<topic>.md	Yes
Developer / internal	docs/ (any path)	No
ADR	docs/adr/<nnnn>-<slug>.md	No

Public Command Documentation

Place in docs/sboms/ and add a nav entry to mkdocs.yml.

Example: adding generate pko-package:

1. Create docs/sboms/pko_package.md
2. Add to mkdocs.yml under the relevant section:

nav:
  - "SBOM content types":
      - "PKO Package": "sboms/pko_package.md"   # ← add here

Follow the structure of an existing command doc (e.g., docs/sboms/oci_image.md):

• One-line description of what the command does
• Architecture / how it works (if non-obvious)
• Usage example (full CLI invocation)
• List of arguments with short descriptions

Developer Documentation

Place anywhere in docs/ that makes sense. Do not add to mkdocs.yml.

Typical locations:

• docs/adr/ — Architecture Decision Records (numbered NNNN-slug.md)
• docs/development-environment.md, docs/integration-testing.md, docs/release.md — already exist; extend them rather than creating new top-level files when possible

mkdocs.yml Nav Structure

Current top-level sections:

Overview
SBOM lifecycle       ← lifecycle, augmentation, upload, download, delete
SBOM content types   ← one page per generate subcommand
SBOM formats
Admin & developer guides

New public command pages go under "SBOM content types". New public non-command pages (e.g., a new lifecycle concept) go under "SBOM lifecycle" or a new section if genuinely distinct.

Common Mistakes

• Adding developer docs (ADRs, internal design notes) to mkdocs.yml — they should remain discoverable only by reading the repo.
• Creating a new top-level nav section for a single page — nest under an existing section first.
• Skipping the arguments table in command docs — all CLI flags should be listed with a short description.