Technical Writing
Generates clear, concise technical documentation like user manuals, API references, and troubleshooting guides from provided data.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add technical-writing npx -- -y @trustedskills/technical-writing
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"technical-writing": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/technical-writing"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The technical-writing skill enables AI agents to produce clear, concise, and well-structured documentation such as user manuals, API guides, and technical reports. It supports formatting in multiple styles including Markdown, plain text, and structured formats like JSON or XML.
When to use it
- Writing documentation for software APIs or development tools
- Creating user guides or tutorials for complex systems
- Generating technical reports or whitepapers based on raw data
Key capabilities
- Produces well-structured technical documents
- Supports multiple output formats (Markdown, plain text, JSON/XML)
- Maintains clarity and precision in language
Example prompts
- "Write a user manual for this software tool."
- "Generate an API reference guide in Markdown format."
- "Create a technical report summarizing the results of this experiment."
Tips & gotchas
- Provide clear instructions on the desired format and audience to ensure accuracy.
- For complex documentation, break tasks into smaller prompts to maintain detail and coherence.
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