Documentation Writer skill: what it does and how to install it
Creates software documentation using the Diátaxis framework across tutorials, how-to guides, reference pages and explanations.
Summary generated from the skill's documentation.
Install
$ npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill documentation-writerRun it in a terminal. If your agent is already running, start a new session so it picks the skill up.
About this skill
What it does. Helps plan and write Markdown documentation by first clarifying the document type, audience, goal and scope, then proposing an outline for approval before drafting. It applies Diátaxis principles for clarity, accuracy, user focus and consistent terminology across tutorials, how-to guides, reference and explanation pages.
When to use it. For creating or revising software documentation when the intended audience, outcome and scope need to be established first. It can use supplied Markdown files for project context, but does not consult external sources unless a link and instruction are provided.
History
Repo stars
40k+229 since 5 Oct 2026
Stars are counted for the whole repository, which holds 30 skills.
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| Date | Repo stars |
|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | 39,948 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 39,904 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | 39,881 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | 39,845 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | 39,804 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | 39,761 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | 39,731 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 39,719 |
Installs
27.3k
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Installs via skills.sh
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