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name: documentation
description: Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation using project-agnostic documentation principles.
metadata:
internal: true
---
# documentation
Use this skill for README files, setup guides, runbooks, architecture notes, migration guides, and developer documentation.
## Principles
Document actual behavior, not assumed behavior.
Prefer concise and actionable instructions.
Include prerequisites when needed.
Commands and examples should match the current project.
Separate:
- installation
- configuration
- operation
- troubleshooting
Avoid duplicating information already maintained authoritatively elsewhere unless necessary.
When code changes invalidate documentation, update both together.
Do not document nonexistent APIs or configuration.
## Adaptation
Use project evidence to determine the actual language, framework, runtime, and existing conventions.
When stack-specific implementation guidance is needed, prefer project evidence, native framework or language mechanisms, and relevant user-installed specialist skills. Technology-specific guidance must not redefine or weaken the core engineering requirement.
