cognitive-doc-design

When to Use

Load this skill when creating or editing documentation that people need to understand quickly, retain, or use during review.

Use it especially for:

Critical Patterns

Pattern	Rule
Lead with the answer	Put the decision, action, or outcome first. Context comes after.
Progressive disclosure	Start with the happy path, then add details, edge cases, and references.
Chunking	Group related information into small sections. Keep flat lists short.
Signposting	Use headings, labels, callouts, and summaries so readers know where they are.