Doc Coauthoring
Guide users through a structured workflow for co-authoring documentation. Use when user wants to write documentation, proposals, technical specs, decision docs, or similar structured content. This workflow helps users efficiently transfer context, refine content through iteration, and verify the doc works for reader...
Overview
The Doc Co-Authoring Workflow is a specialized skill for AI agents, part of the anthropics/skills repository on GitHub. This tool facilitates a structured approach to creating complex documents, such as technical specifications, proposals, and decision records. It guides users through an iterative process designed to transfer context effectively, refine content through collaborative drafting, and verify that the final output meets the needs of the intended audience. By following this systematic workflow, users can ensure their documentation is both comprehensive and clear. The skill is compatible with agents like Claude and Claude Code, leveraging the popularity of a repository with over 150,000 stars to provide a reliable framework for collaborative document engineering and review.
Use Cases
Install Notes
# Review source first
open https://github.com/anthropics/skills/blob/main/skills/doc-coauthoring/SKILL.mdCopy or clone the skill folder into your agent skills directory after reviewing its instructions and scripts.
Security Notes
Users should ensure that any sensitive or proprietary context shared during the co-authoring process complies with their organization's data handling policies. As part of the anthropics/skills repository, the workflow operates within the standard permissions and privacy boundaries granted to the host AI agent.
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