doc-author — doc-author install doc-author, GoodDocs, community, doc-author install, ide skills, automated document creation, GoodDocs template, document validation rules, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf

Name: doc-author
Availability: InStock
Author: SidU

v1.0.0

Perfect for Documentation Agents needing automated document generation with GoodDocs template validation doc-author is an AI agent skill that automates the process of authoring new documents using predefined templates and validation rules.

Automatically uses defaultDocTypeKey and defaultOwners from repo.config.json

Asks users for title, motivation, proposed solution, and alternatives/open questions

Determines the next numeric ID by scanning docs/<docRoot> for ####-*.md files

Sets frontmatter id to DOC-#### and generates markdown files

Validates user input using GoodDocs validation rules

Supports GoodDocs template for document creation

# Core Topics

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Updated: 3/8/2026

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Agent Capability Analysis

The doc-author skill by SidU is an open-source community AI agent skill for Claude Code and other IDE workflows, helping agents execute tasks with better context, repeatability, and domain-specific guidance. Optimized for doc-author install, automated document creation, GoodDocs template.

Ideal Agent Persona

Perfect for Documentation Agents needing automated document generation with GoodDocs template validation

Core Value

Empowers agents to create new documents with automated frontmatter setup, including numeric ID determination and validation against repo.config.json, leveraging GoodDocs templates and Markdown file formats

↓ Capabilities Granted for doc-author

Automating document creation with standardized frontmatter

Generating new documents with incremental numeric IDs

Validating document structure against GoodDocs templates

! Prerequisites & Limits

Requires repo.config.json for automated default settings
Limited to Markdown file format (.md)
Dependent on GoodDocs template structure

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Skill: doc-author

Purpose

Guide a user through authoring a new document using the GoodDocs template and validation rules.

Behavior

If repo.config.json exists, use defaultDocTypeKey and defaultOwners automatically.
Ask the user for:
- Title
- Motivation
- Proposed solution
- Alternatives/open questions
Determine the next numeric ID by scanning docs/<docRoot> for ####-*.md and incrementing the max value.
Set frontmatter id to DOC-#### and generate ####-<kebab-title>.md using templates/doc-template.md.
Update docs/README.md to include a link to the new document.
Run python3 scripts/validate_docs.py and fix issues before finishing.

FAQ & Installation Steps

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? Frequently Asked Questions

What is doc-author?

How do I install doc-author?

Run the command: npx killer-skills add SidU/GoodDocs. It works with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude Code, and 19+ other IDEs.

What are the use cases for doc-author?

Key use cases include: Automating document creation with standardized frontmatter, Generating new documents with incremental numeric IDs, Validating document structure against GoodDocs templates.

Which IDEs are compatible with doc-author?

This skill is compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Trae, Claude Code, OpenClaw, Aider, Codex, OpenCode, Goose, Cline, Roo Code, Kiro, Augment Code, Continue, GitHub Copilot, Sourcegraph Cody, and Amazon Q Developer. Use the Killer-Skills CLI for universal one-command installation.

Are there any limitations for doc-author?

Requires repo.config.json for automated default settings. Limited to Markdown file format (.md). Dependent on GoodDocs template structure.

↓ How To Install

1. Open your terminal

Open the terminal or command line in your project directory.
2. Run the install command

Run: npx killer-skills add SidU/GoodDocs. The CLI will automatically detect your IDE or AI agent and configure the skill.
3. Start using the skill

The skill is now active. Your AI agent can use doc-author immediately in the current project.

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