
code-documentation
Writing effective code documentation - API docs, README files, inline comments, and technical guides. Use for documenting codebases, APIs, or writing developer guides.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/moizibnyousaf/ai-agent-skills --skill code-documentation- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads code-documentation automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Code Documentation
README Structure
Standard README Template
# Project Name
Brief description of what this project does.
## Quick Start
\`\`\`bash
npm install
npm run dev
\`\`\`
## Installation
Detailed installation instructions...
## Usage
\`\`\`typescript
import { something } from 'project';
// Example usage
const result = something.doThing();
\`\`\`
## API Reference
### `functionName(param: Type): ReturnType`
Description of what the function does.
**Parameters:**
- `param` - Description of parameter
**Returns:** Description of return value
**Example:**
\`\`\`typescript
const result = functionName('value');
\`\`\`
## Configuration
| Option | Type | Default | Description |
|--------|------|---------|-------------|
| `option1` | `string` | `'default'` | What it does |
## Contributing
How to contribute...
## License
MIT
API Documentation
JSDoc/TSDoc Style
/**
* Creates a new user account.
*
* @param userData - The user data for account creation
* @param options - Optional configuration
* @returns The created user object
* @throws {ValidationError} If email is invalid
* @example
* ```ts
* const user = await createUser({
* email: 'user@example.com',
* name: 'John'
* });
* ```
*/
async function createUser(
userData: UserInput,
options?: CreateOptions
): Promise<User> {
// Implementation
}
/**
* Configuration options for the API client.
*/
interface ClientConfig {
/** The API base URL */
baseUrl: string;
/** Request timeout in milliseconds @default 5000 */
timeout?: number;
/** Custom headers to include in requests */
headers?: Record<string, string>;
}
OpenAPI/Swagger
openapi: 3.0.0
info:
title: My API
version: 1.0.0
paths:
/users:
post:
summary: Create a user
description: Creates a new user account
requestBody:
required: true
content:
application/json:
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/UserInput'
responses:
'201':
description: User created successfully
content:
application/json:
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/User'
'400':
description: Invalid input
components:
schemas:
UserInput:
type: object
required:
- email
- name
properties:
email:
type: string
format: email
name:
type: string
User:
type: object
properties:
id:
type: string
email:
type: string
name:
type: string
createdAt:
type: string
format: date-time
Inline Comments
When to Comment
// GOOD: Explain WHY, not WHAT
// Use binary search because the list is always sorted and
// can contain millions of items - O(log n) vs O(n)
const index = binarySearch(items, target);
// GOOD: Explain complex business logic
// Users get 20% discount if they've been members for 2+ years
// AND have made 10+ purchases (per marketing team decision Q4 2024)
if (user.memberYears >= 2 && user.purchaseCount >= 10) {
applyDiscount(0.2);
}
// GOOD: Document workarounds
// HACK: Safari doesn't support this API, fallback to polling
// TODO: Remove when Safari adds support (tracking: webkit.org/b/12345)
if (!window.IntersectionObserver) {
startPolling();
}
When NOT to Comment
// BAD: Stating the obvious
// Increment counter by 1
counter++;
// BAD: Explaining clear code
// Check if user is admin
if (user.role === 'admin') { ... }
// BAD: Outdated comments (worse than no comment)
// Returns the user's full name <-- Actually returns email now!
function getUserIdentifier(user) {
return user.email;
}
Architecture Documentation
ADR (Architecture Decision Record)
# ADR-001: Use PostgreSQL for Primary Database
## Status
Accepted
## Context
We need a database for storing user data and transactions.
Options considered: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB.
## Decision
Use PostgreSQL with Supabase hosting.
## Rationale
- Strong ACID compliance needed for financial data
- Team has PostgreSQL experience
- Supabase provides auth and realtime features
- pgvector extension for future AI features
## Consequences
- Need to manage schema migrations
- May need read replicas for scale
- Team needs to learn Supabase-specific features
Component Documentation
## Authentication Module
### Overview
Handles user authentication using JWT tokens with refresh rotation.
### Flow
1. User submits credentials to `/auth/login`
2. Server validates and returns access + refresh tokens
3. Access token used for API requests (15min expiry)
4. Refresh token used to get new access token (7d expiry)
### Dependencies
- `jsonwebtoken` - Token generation/validation
- `bcrypt` - Password hashing
- `redis` - Refresh token storage
### Configuration
- `JWT_SECRET` - Secret for signing tokens
- `ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRY` - Access token lifetime
- `REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRY` - Refresh token lifetime
Documentation Principles
- Write for your audience - New devs vs API consumers
- Keep it close to code - Docs in same repo, near relevant code
- Update with code - Stale docs are worse than none
- Examples over explanations - Show, don't just tell
- Progressive disclosure - Quick start first, details later
FAQ
What does the code-documentation skill do?
Writing effective code documentation - API docs, README files, inline comments, and technical guides. Use for documenting codebases, APIs, or writing developer guides.
How do I install code-documentation?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/moizibnyousaf/ai-agent-skills --skill code-documentation in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/code-documentation/ (personal) or .claude/skills/code-documentation/ (project).
Which AI agents can use code-documentation?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is code-documentation safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains code-documentation?
It is published by moizibnyousaf in moizibnyousaf/ai-agent-skills. It has 563 recorded installs.
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