are-update

Automate incremental documentation updates for changed files using ARE.

19|4|Updated Jan 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GeoloeG-IsT/agents-reverse-engineer --skill are-update
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Skill: are-update
Source: https://github.com/GeoloeG-IsT/agents-reverse-engineer/tree/main/.claude/skills/are-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GeoloeG-IsT/agents-reverse-engineer --skill are-update

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Keeps codebase documentation in sync with changes by incrementally updating generated docs, avoiding full rebuilds and manual rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Background updates: run documentation updates without blocking active development.
  • Progress monitoring: poll logs to show real-time status and ETA estimates.
  • Comprehensive summaries: report updated files, unchanged files, and any cleanup performed after completion.
  • Configurable options: supports uncommitted changes, dry-run, and tracing outputs for diagnostics.

Quick Start

Use ARE to refresh documentation for changed files with a single command.

Frequently Asked Questions about are-update

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I incrementally update documentation for changed codebase files?▼

Incremental documentation updates target only changed files by reading a version file and executing background updates, avoiding full rebuilds and manual rework for changed codebase files.

How does background documentation updating work during active development?▼

Background documentation updating runs without blocking active development by executing updates in the background, polling progress logs for real-time status, and summarizing results after completion.

Can I run a documentation update without committing changes first?▼

Yes, you can run a documentation update without committing changes first by using the --uncommitted flag to process uncommitted changes in your codebase.

How do I preview documentation changes before applying updates?▼

You can preview documentation changes before applying updates by using the --dry-run flag to simulate the incremental update process and review expected results without modifying files.

What is the best way to monitor progress for background codebase documentation updates?▼

Monitoring progress for background codebase documentation updates is handled by polling progress logs, which show real-time status and ETA estimates while the background execution runs.

How do I trace and diagnose issues during incremental documentation updates?▼

You can trace and diagnose issues during incremental documentation updates by using the --trace flag to output detailed diagnostic information during the background execution process.