documentation-writer
Generates structured software documentation following the Diátaxis framework for tutorials, guides, and references.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill documentation-writerStats
| Total installs | 11,665 |
| Weekly installs | 11.6K |
| GitHub stars | 27.4K |
| First seen | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Source | @github/awesome-copilot |
Summary
- Structures documentation into four distinct types: tutorials for learning, how-to guides for problem-solving, reference for technical specifications, and explanations for conceptual understanding
- Follows a three-step workflow: clarify document type and audience, propose a detailed outline for approval, then generate full markdown content
- Maintains consistency through guiding principles of clarity, accuracy, user-centricity, and uniform tone and terminology across all documents
- Integrates context from existing project documentation to match established style without duplicating content
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| Skill | Installs | vs documentation-writer |
|---|---|---|
| api-documentation | 11,663 | -2 |
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| data-analysis | 13,828 | +2,163 |
| memory-merger | 9,238 | -2,427 |
| prd | 12,219 | +554 |
FAQ
- How many installs does documentation-writer have?
- documentation-writer has 11,665 total installs and 11.6K installs this week.
- Where is documentation-writer hosted?
- documentation-writer is published by @github/awesome-copilot at https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot.
- How many GitHub stars does documentation-writer have?
- documentation-writer has 27.4K GitHub stars.
- When was documentation-writer first indexed?
- OrangeBot.AI first indexed documentation-writer on Feb 25, 2026.
- How do I install documentation-writer?
- Run: npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill documentation-writer