Documentation Writer
Documentation Writer is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from iflytek/skillhub. Create or revise software documentation using the Diátaxis distinction between tutorials, how-to guides, reference, and explanation. It works with Claude Code and Codex and has 5,154 GitHub stars across a repository of 4 listed skills.
github.com/iflytek/skillhub/builtin-skills/skills/documentation-writer (opens in a new tab)
- Multi-skill repo
- Docs & writing
- Actively maintained
Add this skill
Claude
Claude Code loads skills from ~/.claude/skills/ (all projects) or .claude/skills/ (one project):
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/iflytek/skillhub.git
cp -r skillhub/builtin-skills/skills/documentation-writer ~/.claude/skills/documentation-writer # personal, or .claude/skills in a projectIn the Claude apps, zip the documentation-writer folder and upload it under Customize > Skills > + > Upload a skill (code execution must be on).
ChatGPT / Codex
Codex reads skills from .agents/skills/ in a repo or ~/.agents/skills/ for every project:
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/iflytek/skillhub.git
cp -r skillhub/builtin-skills/skills/documentation-writer .agents/skills/documentation-writer # repo; ~/.agents/skills for all projectsStandalone skills also load in the ChatGPT desktop app.
Cursor
Cursor loads skills from .cursor/skills/ (or ~/.cursor/skills/) and also reads .claude/skills/:
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/iflytek/skillhub.git
cp -r skillhub/builtin-skills/skills/documentation-writer .cursor/skills/documentation-writer # project; ~/.cursor/skills for all projectsSource (checked Oct 7, 2026): code.claude.com/docs/en/skills (opens in a new tab), support.claude.com/en/articles/12512180-using-skills-in-claude (opens in a new tab), learn.chatgpt.com/docs/build-skills (opens in a new tab), cursor.com/docs/context/skills (opens in a new tab)
What this skill does
Create or revise software documentation using the Diátaxis distinction between tutorials, how-to guides, reference, and explanation. Use for README sections, product and API documentation, operational guides, onboarding material, or restructuring an existing documentation set. Produce accurate, task-focused documentation from the project context and facts the user has authorized you to inspect.
When it triggers
- Use for README sections, product and API documentation, operational guides, onboarding material, or restructuring an existing documentation set.
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What is the Documentation Writer skill?
Documentation Writer is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from iflytek/skillhub. Create or revise software documentation using the Diátaxis distinction between tutorials, how-to guides, reference, and explanation. It works with Claude Code and Codex and has 5,154 GitHub stars across a repository of 4 listed skills. Its SKILL.md lives at github.com/iflytek/skillhub/builtin-skills/skills/documentation-writer.
How do I install the Documentation Writer skill?
Copy the documentation-writer folder (the one containing SKILL.md) into ~/.claude/skills/ for Claude Code, .agents/skills/ for Codex or .cursor/skills/ for Cursor. The agent picks it up automatically when a task matches its description.
Is the Documentation Writer skill free?
Yes. The repository is open source under the Apache-2.0 license.
Is Documentation Writer maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Sep 24, 2026. Its latest release is v0.2.21. appsgit only lists skills from repositories with a commit in the last six months.