Where does the skill store documentation files?

Documentation is stored hierarchically: system-level docs in the repo root, package-level docs within specific modules, and test-level docs near test suites.

What is the difference between Mermaid and ASCII diagrams in this skill?

Formal structures like class diagrams and ERDs use Mermaid for precision and rendering, while loose conceptual flows and system boundaries use ASCII for speed and flexibility.

How does it handle changes to the original development plan?

It records divergences in a dedicated decisions log and updates the living docs to represent the current 'truth' of the system rather than the outdated initial plan.

When does this skill update documentation?

The skill is designed to be used after every implementation pass to ensure that changes in code are immediately reflected in the system's documentation and diagrams.

Living Documentation Manager

Name: Living Documentation Manager
Author: JSai23

byJSai23

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Aprendizaje y Documentación

Maintains real-time, accurate system documentation and architectural diagrams throughout the software development lifecycle.

The Living Documentation Manager skill transforms documentation from a secondary task into a core development output. It ensures that system architecture, data flows, and API contracts remain perfectly synchronized with implementation reality by enforcing updates after every coding pass. By leveraging Mermaid for formal schemas and ASCII for conceptual overviews, it creates a self-healing knowledge base that prevents documentation rot and ensures that both human developers and future AI agents inherit a clear, accurate understanding of the codebase.

Características Principales

01Continuous reconciliation between development plans and implementation reality

021 GitHub stars

03Decentralized documentation management with package-level design docs

04Dynamic updates to ARCHITECTURE.md and decision logs to track system evolution

05ASCII-based flow mapping for high-level system and dependency overviews

06Automated Mermaid diagram generation for formal class structures and ERDs

Casos de Uso

01Documenting architectural shifts and technical decisions for future handoffs

02Standardizing documentation placement and structure across large monorepos

03Maintaining up-to-date architectural diagrams during rapid feature iterations

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jsai23/claude-tooling builder-living-docs-k

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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