documentation-updates

Capture lessons learned and update project documentation to prevent recurring mistakes.

15|2|Updated Aug 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aspiers/ai-config --skill documentation-updates
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: documentation-updates
Source: https://github.com/aspiers/ai-config/tree/main/.claude/skills/documentation-updates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aspiers/ai-config --skill documentation-updates

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Documentation updates after project work to capture learnings and prevent repeat mistakes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Post-mortem reflections that summarize what happened, what went well, and what didn’t
  • Update project-wide docs (AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md) and global references to reflect new insights
  • Create a standardized record of pitfalls, best practices, and patterns for future work

Quick Start

Update project documentation with a concise post-mortem reflection of the latest work and store it in the appropriate docs.

Frequently Asked Questions about documentation-updates

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

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How do I capture lessons learned and update project documentation after a task?▼

Capture lessons learned by running a structured postmortem workflow that summarizes what happened, what went well, and what didn't, then writing those insights into project documentation like AGENTS.md or CLAUDE.md to prevent recurring mistakes.

What is a structured postmortem reflection for process improvement?▼

A structured postmortem reflection summarizes project events, identifies what went well and what failed, and creates a standardized record of pitfalls, best practices, and patterns to drive process improvement and prevent repeat mistakes.

How do I keep AGENTS.md and CLAUDE.md files fresh with new knowledge?▼

To keep AGENTS.md and CLAUDE.md files fresh, update them after significant work or feedback by appending concise postmortem reflections, pitfalls, and best practices that reflect the latest project insights.

Can I use this postmortem workflow across different projects and contexts?▼

Yes, the postmortem workflow is applicable across projects and contexts, allowing you to update both per-project documentation and global references to maintain consistent knowledge-management practices everywhere.

When should I update global documentation versus per-project docs?▼

Update per-project docs like AGENTS.md or CLAUDE.md with context-specific pitfalls, and update global documentation when significant work or feedback reveals broad insights, best practices, or patterns relevant to future work across all projects.