| name | docs-sync |
| description | Analyze master branch implementation and configuration to find missing, incorrect, or outdated documentation in docs/, README.md, and per-package READMEs. Use when asked to audit doc coverage, sync docs with code, or propose doc updates/structure changes. Provide a report and ask for approval before editing docs. |
Docs Sync
Overview
Identify doc coverage gaps and inaccuracies by comparing master branch features and configuration options against the current docs, then propose targeted improvements.
Workflow
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Confirm scope and base branch
- Identify the current branch and default branch (
master).
- Prefer analyzing the current branch to keep work aligned with in-flight changes.
- If the current branch is not
master, analyze only the diff vs master to scope doc updates.
- Avoid switching branches if it would disrupt local changes; use
git show master:<path> or git worktree add when needed.
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Build a feature inventory from the selected scope
- If on
master: inventory the full surface area and review docs comprehensively.
- If not on
master: inventory only changes vs master (feature additions/changes/removals).
- Focus on user-facing behavior: public exports, client/cluster/sentinel/pool config options, new or changed commands, connection-string options, default values, and documented runtime behaviors.
- Capture evidence for each item (file path + symbol/setting).
- Use targeted search to find option types and feature flags (for example:
rg "Options", rg "interface .*Options", rg "export" under packages/*/lib).
- For Redis command behavior or server-side semantics, treat the source code (
parseCommand/transformReply in packages/*/lib/commands) as the source of truth; consult redis.io/commands only to confirm server semantics when discrepancies appear.
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Doc-first pass: review existing pages
- Walk each relevant page under
docs/, the top-level README.md, and each packages/*/README.md.
- Identify missing mentions of important, supported options (opt-in flags, config), customization points, or new features from
packages/.
- Propose additions where users would reasonably expect to find them on that page.
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Code-first pass: map features to docs
- Review the current docs layout under
docs/ (e.g. client-configuration.md, clustering.md, sentinel.md, pool.md, RESP.md, transactions.md, programmability.md, pub-sub.md, scan-iterators.md, command-options.md).
- Determine the best page/section for each feature based on existing patterns and package boundaries.
- Identify features that lack any doc page or have a page but no corresponding content.
- Note when a structural adjustment would improve discoverability.
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Detect gaps and inaccuracies
- Missing: features/configs present in master but absent in docs.
- Incorrect/outdated: names, defaults, or behaviors that diverge from master.
- Structural issues (optional): pages overloaded, missing overviews, or mis-grouped topics.
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Produce a Docs Sync Report and ask for approval
- Provide a clear report with evidence, suggested doc locations, and proposed edits.
- Ask the user whether to proceed with doc updates.
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If approved, apply changes
- Edit docs under
docs/, README.md, and the relevant packages/*/README.md.
- Keep changes aligned with the existing docs style and navigation.
- Place any runnable code snippets under
examples/ or doctests/, mirroring existing patterns.
- Verify any snippet you add still compiles with
npm run build and fix issues before handoff.
Output format
Use this template when reporting findings:
Docs Sync Report
- Doc-first findings
- Page + missing content → evidence + suggested insertion point
- Code-first gaps
- Feature + evidence → suggested doc page/section (or missing page)
- Incorrect or outdated docs
- Doc file + issue + correct info + evidence
- Structural suggestions (optional)
- Proposed change + rationale
- Proposed edits
- Doc file → concise change summary
- Questions for the user
References
references/doc-coverage-checklist.md