What is the Document Co-Authoring skill?

It is a specialized workflow for Claude Code that guides users through a collaborative process to write, refine, and test structured documents like technical specs and proposals.

Does this skill edit my files directly?

The skill can create and update markdown files in your local directory or use Claude artifacts to provide a live-updating preview of your document as it's built.

What document types is this skill best for?

It is ideal for high-stakes structured content including Technical Specs, RFCs (Request for Comments), PRDs, Decision Docs, and Architecture Proposals.

How does the Reader Testing stage work?

It uses a fresh Claude instance without your project context to read the draft and identify areas that might be confusing or lack sufficient detail for a new reader.

Can I use my own document templates?

Yes, the skill can ingest existing templates, follow specific formats you provide, or suggest standard industry structures for various document types.

Document Co-Authoring Workflow

Name: Document Co-Authoring Workflow
Author: XD3an

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Content Management

Guides users through a structured, three-stage workflow to collaboratively draft high-quality technical documentation, proposals, and specifications.

About

The Document Co-Authoring skill transforms Claude into an active editorial partner for complex writing tasks. By following a rigorous methodology of Context Gathering, Refinement & Structure, and Reader Testing, it ensures that technical docs like RFCs, PRDs, and design specs are not only comprehensive but also clear to external readers. The skill helps bridge the gap between internal knowledge and public documentation by simulating fresh-reader perspectives and iteratively building content section-by-section to maintain high quality and consistency.

Key Features

Structured three-stage workflow: Context Gathering, Refinement, and Reader Testing
Interactive brainstorming and curation for individual document sections
Automated identification of documentation blind spots and missing context
Seamless integration with local markdown files and Claude artifacts
Reader simulation to verify document clarity for uninitiated audiences
6 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Drafting detailed technical design documents and RFCs from scratch
Transforming fragmented meeting notes and ideas into structured project proposals
Refining and quality-checking existing documentation for consistency and flow

About

Key Features

Structured three-stage workflow: Context Gathering, Refinement, and Reader Testing
Interactive brainstorming and curation for individual document sections
Automated identification of documentation blind spots and missing context
Seamless integration with local markdown files and Claude artifacts
Reader simulation to verify document clarity for uninitiated audiences
6 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Drafting detailed technical design documents and RFCs from scratch
Transforming fragmented meeting notes and ideas into structured project proposals
Refining and quality-checking existing documentation for consistency and flow