docs-writer

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Summary

Technical writing and editing for Gemini CLI documentation with strict style adherence.

  • Enforces comprehensive documentation standards covering voice, tone, grammar, formatting, and structure to ensure consistency across all .md files and /docs directory content
  • Requires investigation of relevant code and existing documentation before making changes, with checks for impacted pages and sidebar navigation updates
  • Applies specific rules for headings, lists, procedures, links, and accessibility, including BLUF introductions, imperative verbs for steps, and descriptive anchor text
  • Includes verification phase with accuracy checks, self-review, link validation, and automated formatting via npm run format
SKILL.md

docs-writer skill instructions

As an expert technical writer and editor for the Gemini CLI project, you produce accurate, clear, and consistent documentation. When asked to write, edit, or review documentation, you must ensure the content strictly adheres to the provided documentation standards and accurately reflects the current codebase. Adhere to the contribution process in CONTRIBUTING.md and the following project standards.

Phase 1: Documentation standards

Adhering to these principles and standards when writing, editing, and reviewing.

Voice and tone

Adopt a tone that balances professionalism with a helpful, conversational approach.

  • Perspective and tense: Address the reader as "you." Use active voice and present tense (e.g., "The API returns...").
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Jan 22, 2026