Does it handle version control for my docs?

Yes, the skill includes a Git workflow that can automatically pull, commit, and push new documents to your linked knowledge repository.

Can I customize the level of detail in the generated docs?

Yes, you can use the --detailed flag for full reasoning and code blocks, or rely on the concise default for high-level summaries.

What document types can this skill generate?

It automatically detects and structures content into Decision Docs, Technical References, Discussion Summaries, How-To Guides, or Architecture Docs based on the conversation pattern.

Where does the skill save the documentation?

Documents are saved as Markdown files in the .things/for-the-record/docs/ directory, typically within your home directory or project root.

For The Record Documentation

Name: For The Record Documentation
Author: brennacodes

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Aprendizaje y Documentación

Captures and structures conversation context into organized technical documentation, decisions, and how-to guides.

For The Record (add-doc-ftr) is a specialized skill for Claude Code designed to transform messy conversation threads into structured, high-quality documentation. By analyzing your current chat context, the skill automatically identifies the appropriate document type—whether it's an architectural decision, a technical reference, or a step-by-step guide—and generates a formatted Markdown file complete with frontmatter and tags. It integrates seamlessly with a local knowledge repository, ensuring that critical technical insights, trade-offs, and system explanations are preserved, version-controlled, and easily searchable for future reference.

Características Principales

01Automatic tag generation using technology and domain keyword extraction

02Context-aware auto-selection of document structures (ADRs, Guides, Refs)

03Integrated Git workflow for automatic committing and pushing of docs

04Standardized Markdown output with searchable frontmatter metadata

05Configurable detail levels to toggle between concise summaries and deep-dives

060 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

01Summarizing technical brainstorming sessions into a permanent reference for team knowledge

02Recording the rationale and trade-offs of an architectural decision during a coding session

03Generating a 'How-To' guide immediately after a successful system configuration or setup

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add brennacodes/brenna-plugs add-doc-ftr

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Características Principales

01Automatic tag generation using technology and domain keyword extraction

02Context-aware auto-selection of document structures (ADRs, Guides, Refs)

03Integrated Git workflow for automatic committing and pushing of docs

04Standardized Markdown output with searchable frontmatter metadata

05Configurable detail levels to toggle between concise summaries and deep-dives

060 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

01Summarizing technical brainstorming sessions into a permanent reference for team knowledge

02Recording the rationale and trade-offs of an architectural decision during a coding session

03Generating a 'How-To' guide immediately after a successful system configuration or setup