doc-coauthoring

Guides collaborative document creation through context gathering, iterative drafting, and reader testing.

1|Updated Jul 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mccleod1290/bb-agentic-setupv2 --skill doc-coauthoring-mccleod1290
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: doc-coauthoring
Source: https://github.com/mccleod1290/bb-agentic-setupv2/tree/main/documenting-skills/doc-coauthoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mccleod1290/bb-agentic-setupv2 --skill doc-coauthoring-mccleod1290

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Writing documentation, proposals, and specs alone often produces documents full of blind spots, missing context, and unclear sections that confuse readers. This Skill structures the co-authoring process so the final document actually works for its intended audience. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Context Gathering: Collects background, audience, constraints, and organizational context through structured questions and info dumps before drafting begins. - Section-by-Section Refinement: Brainstorms 5-20 options per section, curates with the user, drafts, and iterates via surgical edits until each section is complete. - Reader Testing: Validates the finished document with a fresh, context-free reviewer (sub-agent or manual test) to catch ambiguity, false assumptions, and contradictions. - Use Case: A product manager drafting a decision doc uses the workflow to dump context, build each section iteratively, then verify a fresh reader can answer realistic questions about the proposal before sharing it with stakeholders. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to guide you through co-authoring a decision doc or technical spec using the structured three-stage workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about doc-coauthoring

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a decision doc with AI assistance?▼

Use a structured co-authoring workflow: first dump all project context and answer clarifying questions, then build the doc section by section through brainstorming and curation, and finally test it with a fresh reader to catch blind spots before sharing.

How to structure a technical spec or proposal collaboratively?▼

Start with the section containing the most unknowns, usually the core proposal or technical approach. For each section, brainstorm 5-20 candidate points, curate them with the user, draft, and refine through targeted edits rather than rewriting the whole document.

Can this workflow test whether my document is clear to readers?▼

Yes. The Reader Testing stage predicts 5-10 questions real readers would ask, then runs them against a fresh reviewer with no prior context. Incorrect answers or flagged ambiguities are looped back into refinement until the document passes.

Does the doc co-authoring workflow work without sub-agents or artifacts?▼

Yes. Without sub-agents, the user manually tests the document in a fresh conversation. Without artifacts, sections are drafted into a markdown file in the working directory using placeholder replacement and incremental edits.

When should I skip the structured workflow and write freeform?▼

Freeform writing suits short or low-stakes documents where reader blind spots carry little risk. The structured workflow is better for substantial docs like RFCs, PRDs, and decision docs where unclear sections affect many readers.