Technical Docs Writer
Software development skill, available on Zeplik
Technical Docs Writer is a ready-to-run software development skill on Zeplik. Use to write technical docs -- 'write docs for this API', READMEs, architecture docs, onboarding guides, reference documentation with the right structure per doc type. 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: Document artifact -- structured written deliverable with headed sections and a TL;DR (see artifact-templates/document.md).
The Technical Docs Writer skill loads automatically when your request matches it, or you can invoke it directly by typing /technical-documentation 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 Technical Docs Writer skill can do
- Structure READMEs with quick start and configuration sections
- Draft API reference docs with endpoints, auth, and error codes
- Produce architecture docs covering design, trade-offs, and data flow
- Build onboarding guides with environment setup and key contacts
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How the Technical Docs Writer skill works
Technical Documentation
Write clear, maintainable technical documentation for different audiences and purposes.
Document Types
README
- What this is and why it exists
- Quick start (< 5 minutes to first success)
- Configuration and usage
- Contributing guide
API Documentation
- Endpoint reference with request/response examples
- Authentication and error codes
- Rate limits and pagination
- SDK examples
Runbook
- When to use this runbook
- Prerequisites and access needed
- Step-by-step procedure
- Rollback steps
- Escalation path
Architecture Doc
- Context and goals
- High-level design with diagrams
- Key decisions and trade-offs
- Data flow and integration points
Onboarding Guide
- Environment setup
- Key systems and how they connect
- Common tasks with walkthroughs
- Who to ask for what
Principles
- Write for the reader — Who is reading this and what do they need?
- Start with the most useful information — Don't bury the lede
- Show, don't tell — Code examples, commands, screenshots
- Keep it current — Outdated docs are worse than no docs
- Link, don't duplicate — Reference other docs instead of copying
How to use the Technical Docs Writer skill
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Describe your software development task
Ask in plain language, or type /technical-documentation to invoke the skill directly. Zeplik recognizes the Technical Docs Writer skill and applies its method.
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
- Anthropic
- License
- Apache-2.0
Adapted from the open-source anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins project and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. View source on GitHub.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Technical Docs Writer skill?
- Technical Docs Writer is a ready-to-run software development skill on Zeplik. Use to write technical docs -- 'write docs for this API', READMEs, architecture docs, onboarding guides, reference documentation with the right structure per doc type. 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: Document artifact -- structured written deliverable with headed sections and a TL;DR (see artifact-templates/document.md).
- How do I use Technical Docs Writer on Zeplik?
- Sign in to Zeplik and ask in plain language, or type /technical-documentation 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 Technical Docs Writer skill use?
- Any model you choose. Zeplik works across every model in one chat, so the Technical Docs Writer skill runs on your preferred model for the task.
- Where does the Technical Docs Writer skill come from?
- The Technical Docs Writer skill is adapted from the open-source anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins project (Apache-2.0) and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. The original source is linked on this page.
- How much does the Technical Docs Writer 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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