design-docs-style

Enforce architectural documentation standards for Markdown files in .claude/design/.

Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/spencerbeggs/design-docs-plugin --skill design-docs-style
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Skill: design-docs-style
Source: https://github.com/spencerbeggs/design-docs-plugin/tree/main/plugin/skills/design-docs-style
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/spencerbeggs/design-docs-plugin --skill design-docs-style

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill prevents design documentation from becoming stale or overly verbose by enforcing a focus on architectural intent and system topology rather than redundant code descriptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Style Enforcement: Automatically applies guidelines for documentation structure, prose mechanics, and line-wrapping policies.
  • Contextual Guidance: Encourages linking to source files rather than transcribing code, ensuring design docs remain a single source of truth.
  • Use Case: When updating architectural decisions in .claude/design/, this skill ensures your documentation remains concise, readable, and aligned with the project's established design philosophy.

Quick Start

Apply the design-docs-style rules to the current design documentation directory to validate and format your architectural notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-docs-style

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce architectural clarity in design documentation?▼

You enforce architectural clarity by applying style guidelines to Markdown files in the .claude/design/ directory, ensuring documentation focuses on system topology and architectural intent rather than redundant code descriptions.

What is the best way to keep design docs from becoming stale or overly verbose?▼

To keep design docs from becoming stale or overly verbose, enforce a style guide that links to source files instead of transcribing code, maintaining documentation as a reliable single source of truth.

How do I structure architectural decisions in a .claude/design/ directory?▼

You structure architectural decisions in a .claude/design/ directory by creating focused, boundary-level Markdown design docs that adhere to specific prose mechanics, structural guidelines, and line-wrapping policies.

Can I validate documentation consistency for architectural intent automatically?▼

Yes, you can validate documentation consistency by applying design-docs-style rules to your architectural notes directory, which checks for adherence to established prose mechanics and cross-referencing standards.

Why does my design documentation include redundant code descriptions instead of architectural intent?▼

Design documentation includes redundant code descriptions when it lacks style enforcement, which is why applying boundary-level design doc guidelines ensures focus remains on system topology and architectural intent.

Does design-docs-style work with standard Markdown files?▼

Yes, design-docs-style works with standard Markdown files specifically located within the .claude/design/ directory, applying automated style enforcement to validate and format your architectural notes.