Does this skill merge changes automatically?

No, Doc Author is designed to open pull requests for human review and never commits directly to the main branch.

Can it work with non-Mintlify sites?

Yes, while optimized for Mintlify-powered sites, it is compatible with any markdown or MDX documentation system that uses git.

How does it handle information it can't verify?

If information cannot be verified in the codebase or via user input, the skill inserts a clear TODO comment and flags the uncertainty in the PR description.

What file formats does it support?

It is primarily designed for Markdown (.md) and MDX (.mdx) files, with specific support for YAML frontmatter and custom components.

Does it support marketing or promotional copy?

No, the skill's core principles strictly prohibit marketing language, fluff, and emojis to maintain professional, technical clarity.

Doc Author by Mintlify

Name: Doc Author by Mintlify
Author: mintlify

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Learning & Documentation

Writes and maintains technical documentation autonomously while adhering to strict style guides and verification guardrails.

About

Doc Author is a specialized skill designed to manage documentation workflows autonomously within your codebase. Built by Mintlify, it enables Claude to draft new pages, update existing content, and ensure consistency across your documentation site by reading surrounding context and adhering to specific voice and tone standards. It follows a safety-first approach by flagging uncertainties with TODOs and always opening pull requests for human review, making it an ideal companion for maintaining high-quality developer docs without manual oversight.

Key Features

Built-in verification guardrails and uncertainty flagging via TODOs
Seamless integration with Mintlify MDX components and frontmatter
333 GitHub stars
Strict adherence to technical writing style guides and voice patterns
Autonomous documentation creation and maintenance
Automated pull request creation for human-in-the-loop review

Use Cases

Documenting new features by analyzing the underlying codebase
Keeping existing API documentation in sync with recent code changes
Refactoring and standardizing documentation tone and structure across a project

About

Key Features

Built-in verification guardrails and uncertainty flagging via TODOs
Seamless integration with Mintlify MDX components and frontmatter
333 GitHub stars
Strict adherence to technical writing style guides and voice patterns
Autonomous documentation creation and maintenance
Automated pull request creation for human-in-the-loop review

Use Cases

Documenting new features by analyzing the underlying codebase
Keeping existing API documentation in sync with recent code changes
Refactoring and standardizing documentation tone and structure across a project