Diataxis Documentation Skill

This skill helps you create high-quality, user-focused documentation following the Diataxis framework, which organizes documentation into four distinct types based on user needs.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

• Creating new documentation of any kind
• Improving existing documentation
• Organizing documentation for a project or codebase
• Writing tutorials, how-to guides, reference material, or explanations
• Unsure which type of documentation is needed
• Documentation feels unclear or serves multiple purposes poorly

The Diataxis Framework Overview

Diataxis organizes documentation along two dimensions: