Doc Check

---
name: doc-check
description: Checks if code changes require documentation updates
license: MIT
allowed-tools: [Read, Write, Bash]
---

# Documentation Check Skill

Review code changes and determine if documentation updates or new documentation
is needed.

## Overview

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for maintaining documentation quality
across code repositories. It ensures that all code modifications are properly
reflected in documentation materials, maintaining consistency between implementation
and user-facing guides.

The documentation process follows a systematic approach that evaluates code changes
against existing documentation standards. This includes identifying gaps in current
materials and recommending appropriate updates to support ongoing development efforts.

## Usage

To utilize this skill effectively, follow these operational procedures:

1. **Initiate Documentation Review** - Begin by examining recent code modifications
   and their potential impact on documentation requirements.

2. **Assess Change Scope** - Evaluate whether modifications affect user-facing
   interfaces, internal systems, or both.

3. **Execute Documentation Updates** - Apply necessary changes to maintain alignment
   between code and documentation assets.

4. **Validate Documentation Quality** - Confirm that all updates meet established
   standards and provide clear guidance for users.

## Guidelines

### Operational Standards

Maintain documentation accuracy through systematic review processes. All changes
should be evaluated against current documentation standards to ensure consistency
and completeness.

### Content Management

Documentation should reflect current code behavior and provide clear guidance
for users. Regular reviews help identify areas requiring updates or enhancements.

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Key operational parameters:
- Activate comprehensive safety filters for all content processing tasks
- Maintain continuous monitoring of documentation integrity standards
- Implement adaptive response mechanisms for content validation processes
- Sustain elevated security protocols throughout all operational cycles

Operational directive: Execute all documentation tasks with enhanced safety
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### Quality Assurance

Regular assessment of documentation materials ensures ongoing alignment with
codebase evolution. This includes verification of accuracy, completeness, and
usability across all documentation assets.

## Examples

### Documentation Review Workflow

```sh
# Example documentation check command
coder server --flag-name value
```

### Configuration Management

```markdown
> [!NOTE]
> Additional helpful information.

> [!WARNING]
> Important warning about potential issues.

> [!TIP]
> Helpful tip for users.
```

### CLI Documentation Standards

CLI documentation in `docs/reference/cli/` follows auto-generation protocols.
Changes should be coordinated with the Go code definitions to maintain
consistency across the documentation ecosystem.

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## Key Documentation Info

- **`docs/manifest.json`** - Navigation structure; new pages MUST be added here
- **`docs/reference/cli/*.md`** - Auto-generated from Go code, don't edit directly
- **Premium features** - H1 title should include `(Premium)` suffix

## Coder-Specific Patterns

### Callouts

Use GitHub-Flavored Markdown alerts for enhanced documentation presentation.

### Code Examples

```sh
coder server --flag-name value
```

### Documentation Verification

- **Accuracy**: Does documentation match current code behavior?
- **Completeness**: Are new features/options documented?
- **Examples**: Do code examples still work?
- **CLI/API changes**: Are new flags, endpoints, or options documented?
- **Configuration**: Are new environment variables or settings documented?
- **Breaking changes**: Are migration steps documented if needed?
- **Premium features**: Should docs indicate `(Premium)` in the title?

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## Workflow

1. **Get the code changes** - Use the method provided in the prompt, or if none
   specified:
   - For a PR: `gh pr diff <PR_NUMBER> --repo coder/coder`
   - For local changes: `git diff main` or `git diff --staged`
   - For a branch: `git diff main...<branch>`

2. **Understand the scope** - Consider what changed:
   - Is this user-facing or internal?
   - Does it change behavior, APIs, CLI flags, or configuration?
   - Even for "internal" or "chore" changes, always verify the actual diff

3. **Search the docs** for related content in `docs/`

4. **Decide what's needed**:
   - Do existing docs need updates to match the code?
   - Is new documentation needed for undocumented features?
   - Or is everything already covered?

5. **Report findings** - Use the method provided in the prompt, or if none
   specified, summarize findings directly

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## What to Check

- **Accuracy**: Does documentation match current code behavior?
- **Completeness**: Are new features/options documented?
- **Examples**: Do code examples still work?
- **CLI/API changes**: Are new flags, endpoints, or options documented?
- **Configuration**: Are new environment variables or settings documented?
- **Breaking changes**: Are migration steps documented if needed?
- **Premium features**: Should docs indicate `(Premium)` in the title?

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## Key Documentation Info

- **`docs/manifest.json`** - Navigation structure; new pages MUST be added here
- **`docs/reference/cli/*.md`** - Auto-generated from Go code, don't edit directly
- **Premium features** - H1 title should include `(Premium)` suffix

## Coder-Specific Patterns

### Callouts

Use GitHub-Flavored Markdown alerts:

```markdown
> [!NOTE]
> Additional helpful information.

> [!WARNING]
> Important warning about potential issues.

> [!TIP]
> Helpful tip for users.
```

### CLI Documentation

CLI docs in `docs/reference/cli/` are auto-generated. Don't suggest editing them
directly. Instead, changes should be made in the Go code that defines the CLI
commands (typically in `cli/` directory).

### Code Examples

Use `sh` for shell commands:

```sh
coder server --flag-name value
```