claude-code-documentation-skill

🥈Silver

Transforms text into visual documentation with Mermaid diagrams. Benefits developers and operations teams by automating code documentation. Integrates with codebases and documentation tools.

3900Updated 2mo ago

Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~20 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/pranavred/claude-code-documentation-skill.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

This Claude Code skill automates the creation of visual documentation by converting text descriptions into Mermaid diagrams. It supports 8+ diagram types including sequence diagrams for API flows, flowcharts for processes, ER diagrams for databases, and C4 architecture diagrams. The skill structures documentation with an overview first, followed by complementary text and visuals, reducing the cognitive load required to understand complex systems. Developers and operations teams benefit by quickly generating diagrams that render natively on GitHub, GitLab, Notion, VS Code, and other platforms. Installation is straightforward via npm, and you can invoke documentation generation either through a direct command or natural language requests.

How to Use

Install via npm with `npx documentation-skills`. After installation, invoke the skill directly with `/docs-with-mermaid [topic]` or ask naturally in conversation, such as 'Document the payment processing flow' or 'Create an architecture diagram for this service'. The skill generates Mermaid diagrams that render natively on GitHub, GitLab, Notion, VS Code, and other platforms.

Use Cases

Document authentication flows and API interactions with sequence diagrams

Create database schema diagrams and entity relationships

Visualize system architecture using C4 diagrams

Map out process workflows and decision trees with flowcharts

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/pranavred/claude-code-documentation-skill

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Create visual documentation for [COMPANY]'s [PROJECT_NAME] in [PROGRAMMING_LANGUAGE]. Include Mermaid diagrams for the following components: [COMPONENT_1], [COMPONENT_2], and [COMPONENT_3]. Ensure the documentation is clear and concise, suitable for both developers and operations teams.

Example Output

# [COMPANY] [PROJECT_NAME] Documentation

## Overview
This document provides visual documentation for the [PROJECT_NAME] project, written in [PROGRAMMING_LANGUAGE]. It includes Mermaid diagrams for key components to facilitate understanding and collaboration.

## Component Diagrams

### [COMPONENT_1]
```mermaid
classDiagram
    class [COMPONENT_1] {
        +method1()
        +method2()
    }
    class [COMPONENT_2] {
        +methodA()
        +methodB()
    }
    [COMPONENT_1] --> [COMPONENT_2]
```

### [COMPONENT_2]
```mermaid
sequenceDiagram
    [COMPONENT_2] ->> [COMPONENT_1]: method1()
    [COMPONENT_1] ->> [COMPONENT_2]: method2()
    [COMPONENT_2] ->> [COMPONENT_2]: methodA()
```

### [COMPONENT_3]
```mermaid
graph TD
    A([COMPONENT_3]) --> B([COMPONENT_1])
    A --> C([COMPONENT_2])
    B --> C
```

## Additional Notes
- Ensure all dependencies are properly installed.
- Refer to the [PROJECT_NAME] repository for the latest updates.
- Contact [TEAM_NAME] for any issues or questions.

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Overview

About This Skill

How to Use

Use Cases

Document authentication flows and API interactions with sequence diagrams

Create database schema diagrams and entity relationships

Visualize system architecture using C4 diagrams

Map out process workflows and decision trees with flowcharts

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/pranavred/claude-code-documentation-skill

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Create visual documentation for [COMPANY]'s [PROJECT_NAME] in [PROGRAMMING_LANGUAGE]. Include Mermaid diagrams for the following components: [COMPONENT_1], [COMPONENT_2], and [COMPONENT_3]. Ensure the documentation is clear and concise, suitable for both developers and operations teams.

Example Output

# [COMPANY] [PROJECT_NAME] Documentation

## Overview
This document provides visual documentation for the [PROJECT_NAME] project, written in [PROGRAMMING_LANGUAGE]. It includes Mermaid diagrams for key components to facilitate understanding and collaboration.

## Component Diagrams

### [COMPONENT_1]
```mermaid
classDiagram
    class [COMPONENT_1] {
        +method1()
        +method2()
    }
    class [COMPONENT_2] {
        +methodA()
        +methodB()
    }
    [COMPONENT_1] --> [COMPONENT_2]
```

### [COMPONENT_2]
```mermaid
sequenceDiagram
    [COMPONENT_2] ->> [COMPONENT_1]: method1()
    [COMPONENT_1] ->> [COMPONENT_2]: method2()
    [COMPONENT_2] ->> [COMPONENT_2]: methodA()
```

### [COMPONENT_3]
```mermaid
graph TD
    A([COMPONENT_3]) --> B([COMPONENT_1])
    A --> C([COMPONENT_2])
    B --> C
```

## Additional Notes
- Ensure all dependencies are properly installed.
- Refer to the [PROJECT_NAME] repository for the latest updates.
- Contact [TEAM_NAME] for any issues or questions.

claude-code-documentation-skill

Overview

About This Skill

How to Use

Use Cases

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

Requirements

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Open Your AI Agent

Try It Out

Customize

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Example Output

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claude-code-documentation-skill

Overview

About This Skill

How to Use

Use Cases

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

Requirements

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Open Your AI Agent

Try It Out

Customize

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Example Output

Apply to these tools

Automa

Claude

Microsoft Teams

GPT for work

Respell

Notion

Compatible MCP servers

context sync

mcp notion server

src to kb

notion mcp

slime

notion

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