Can I use this skill in a Google Colab environment?

Yes, it is optimized for Colab environments, typically caching documentation in the {workspace}/cached_docs/ directory for easy access.

How does the Docs Updater know which files to download?

The skill references a docs_manifest.json file which contains the base URL, sitemap URL, and an array of specific documentation entries including filenames and titles.

Does it support local-only documentation?

Yes, you can add entries to the manifest with the URL set to 'local', allowing the skill to manage existing local files without attempting to download updates.

How do I ensure I have the most recent documentation versions?

You can run the update_docs.py script with the --force flag to trigger a complete re-download of all documentation listed in the manifest.

Documentation Updater

Name: Documentation Updater
Author: ali

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Content Management

Synchronizes and maintains local caches of official Claude Code documentation to ensure your AI assistant has access to the latest technical references.

The Documentation Updater skill automates the process of fetching, updating, and managing local copies of official Claude Code documentation. By utilizing a central JSON manifest and official sitemaps, it ensures that your environment—particularly specialized setups like Google Colab—stays synchronized with the latest CLI references, plugin guides, and configuration settings. It simplifies the workflow for adding new documentation sources and provides metadata tracking to verify the freshness of cached content, making it an essential utility for developers who need reliable, up-to-date AI guidance.

Key Features

01Manifest-driven management using docs_manifest.json for version control

02Force-update capabilities to resolve stale or corrupted documentation caches

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04Automated documentation synchronization from official Claude Code sources

05Sitemap integration to discover and add new documentation entries dynamically

06Metadata header injection for tracking download dates and source URLs

Use Cases

01Updating local doc caches to reflect the latest Claude Code CLI and plugin changes

02Setting up and populating documentation in a fresh Google Colab environment

03Debugging technical issues by ensuring the AI is referencing current official guides

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ali/claude-colab docs-updater

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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