Documentation Templates

Software development skill, available on Zeplik

Documentation Templates is a ready-to-run software development skill on Zeplik. Ready-to-fill templates for READMEs, API docs, code comments, changelogs, ADRs, and llms.txt. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer. It returns a structured document you can keep and reuse: Filled documentation artifact -- README / API doc / changelog / ADR / llms.txt following the matching template.

The Documentation Templates skill loads automatically when your request matches it, or you can invoke it directly by typing /documentation-templates in any chat. It works with attachments, connectors, and any model that supports the task, so you get the same expert method every time without setting anything up.

What the Documentation Templates skill can do

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How the Documentation Templates skill works

Documentation Templates

Templates and structure guidelines for common documentation types.

1. README Structure

Essential sections in priority order:

SectionPurpose
Title + one-linerWhat is this?
Quick StartRunning in <5 min
FeaturesWhat can I do?
ConfigurationHow to customize
API ReferenceLink to detailed docs
ContributingHow to help
LicenseLegal
# Project Name

Brief one-line description.

## Quick Start
[Minimum steps to run]

## Features
- Feature 1
- Feature 2

## Configuration
| Variable | Description | Default |
|----------|-------------|---------|
| PORT | Server port | 3000 |

## Documentation
- [API Reference](./docs/api.md)

## License
MIT

2. API Documentation (Per-Endpoint)

## GET /users/:id
Get a user by ID.

**Parameters:**
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| id | string | Yes | User ID |

**Response:**
- 200: User object
- 404: User not found

**Example:** [Request and response example]

3. Code Comments (JSDoc/TSDoc)

/**
 * Brief description of what the function does.
 * @param paramName - Description of parameter
 * @returns Description of return value
 * @throws ErrorType - When this error occurs
 * @example
 * const result = functionName(input);
 */

Comment the why, not the what: comment business logic, complex algorithms, non-obvious behavior, and API contracts. Skip obvious, self-explanatory, per-line, or implementation-detail comments.

4. Changelog (Keep a Changelog)

# Changelog

## [Unreleased]
### Added
- New feature

## [1.0.0] - 2025-01-01
### Added
- Initial release
### Changed
- Updated dependency
### Fixed
- Bug fix

5. Architecture Decision Record (ADR)

# ADR-001: [Title]

## Status
Accepted / Deprecated / Superseded

## Context
Why are we making this decision?

## Decision
What did we decide?

## Consequences
What are the trade-offs?

6. AI-Friendly Documentation

llms.txt for AI crawlers and agents:

# Project Name
> One-line objective.

## Core Files
- [src/index.ts]: Main entry
- [src/api/]: API routes

## Key Concepts
- Concept 1: Brief explanation

For RAG indexing: clear H1-H3 hierarchy, JSON/YAML examples for data structures, Mermaid diagrams for flows, self-contained sections.

Structure Principles

Keep docs scannable (headers, lists, tables), examples-first (show, don't just tell), progressively detailed (simple to complex), and up to date (outdated = misleading).

Output

Produce the filled template for the requested doc type, adapted to the project's actual structure and needs. Templates are starting points, not fixed forms.

How to use the Documentation Templates skill

  1. Sign in to Zeplik

    Create a free Zeplik account or sign in. New accounts start with free credits, so you can try the Documentation Templates skill right away.

  2. Describe your software development task

    Ask in plain language, or type /documentation-templates to invoke the skill directly. Zeplik recognizes the Documentation Templates skill and applies its method.

  3. Review and refine the result

    Zeplik returns a structured document you can edit, download, and reuse. Ask follow-ups to refine it.

Source and credit

Author
davila7 community
License
MIT

Adapted from the open-source davila7/claude-code-templates project and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. View source on GitHub.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Documentation Templates skill?
Documentation Templates is a ready-to-run software development skill on Zeplik. Ready-to-fill templates for READMEs, API docs, code comments, changelogs, ADRs, and llms.txt. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer. It returns a structured document you can keep and reuse: Filled documentation artifact -- README / API doc / changelog / ADR / llms.txt following the matching template.
How do I use Documentation Templates on Zeplik?
Sign in to Zeplik and ask in plain language, or type /documentation-templates in any chat to invoke it directly. The skill applies its method and returns a result you can refine in the same conversation.
Which AI model does the Documentation Templates skill use?
Any model you choose. Zeplik works across every model in one chat, so the Documentation Templates skill runs on your preferred model for the task.
Where does the Documentation Templates skill come from?
The Documentation Templates skill is adapted from the open-source davila7/claude-code-templates project (MIT) and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. The original source is linked on this page.
How much does the Documentation Templates skill cost?
Using the skill is free to start. You only spend Zeplik credits when the assistant runs, and new accounts begin with free credits.

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