Skill Documentation Generator
Automate the creation of standardized README files for skills by analyzing SKILL.md source files and enforcing consistency standards across documentation.
This skill is perfect for skill library maintainers who need to generate consistent, high-quality documentation across multiple skills automatically.
Core Purpose
The Skill Documentation Generator serves three main functions:
- Automated README generation from SKILL.md files
- Quality validation enforcing documentation standards
- Batch processing for entire skill libraries
Three Core Capabilities
1. Documentation Generation
Creates comprehensive README files by extracting:
- Metadata and frontmatter
- Section content and structure
- Code examples and usage patterns
- Resources and references
All formatted according to standardized templates.
2. Validation Framework
Performs multi-level quality checks:
- Frontmatter completeness and format
- Description quality (length, clarity, triggers)
- Structure appropriateness for skill complexity
- Terminology consistency across documentation
- Resource validation for links and references
Three severity levels: ERROR, WARNING, INFO
3. Batch Processing
Documents multiple skills simultaneously with:
- Recursive directory discovery
- Parallel validation execution
- Automated index generation
- Consolidated reporting
Single Skill Workflow
Three-Step Process:
- Analyze - Extract content from SKILL.md
- Validate - Check consistency and quality
- Generate - Create standardized README
Quality Standards Enforcement
The generator validates:
Naming Conventions
- Consistent file naming patterns
- Proper slug formatting
- Title capitalization rules
Description Requirements
- Minimum/maximum length constraints
- Trigger word inclusion
- Clarity and specificity checks
Structure Guidelines
- Required sections based on skill type
- Proper heading hierarchy
- Code example formatting
- Reference organization
Terminology Usage
- Consistent term definitions
- Standard phrasing patterns
- Domain-appropriate language
Reference Materials
The framework includes:
- Template definitions for different skill types
- Consistency rules for terminology
- Quality standards for descriptions
- Validation criteria for all elements
Flexible Options
Processing Modes:
- Recursive vs. non-recursive directory scanning
- Optional validation (generate-only mode)
- Custom output directories
- Selective skill processing
Integration Ready
Designed for seamless integration with:
- CI/CD pipelines for automated documentation updates
- Pre-commit hooks for quality enforcement
- Batch library documentation for skill collections
- Version control workflows tracking documentation changes
Transparency Features
The generator emphasizes actionable feedback:
- Includes validation results in generated docs
- Provides specific improvement suggestions
- Shows before/after examples for fixes
- Explains reasoning behind each quality check
Output Quality
Generated documentation includes:
- Standardized structure across all skills
- Complete metadata properly formatted
- Clear descriptions with trigger keywords
- Organized sections following templates
- Validated resources with working links
- Quality badges showing validation status
Repository Resources
The repository includes documentation templates, validation rules, quality standards, batch processing scripts, and CI/CD integration examples.
Visit the Skill Documentation Generator repository for complete tools and templates.
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Automate creation of standardized README files for skills by analyzing SKILL.md files and enforcing consistency standards across documentation.