What does the init-repo skill actually do?

It automates the setup of a GoodDocs fork by creating configuration files, updating schemas, and organizing your documentation folder structure based on your specific requirements.

How do I know if the initialization was successful?

The skill runs a Python-based validation script (scripts/validate_docs.py) as its final step to identify and help you fix any remaining configuration issues.

Can I define my own documentation categories?

Yes, the skill prompts you for custom display names and keys (like 'Design Docs' or 'API Specs') and updates the underlying schema to support them.

Does it handle broken links during setup?

Yes, if the skill renames the doc root folder, it automatically scans and updates links within docs/README.md to ensure continuity.

GoodDocs Repository Initializer

Name: GoodDocs Repository Initializer
Author: SidU

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Learning & Documentation

Initializes and configures GoodDocs repository forks with custom schemas, directory structures, and automated validation rules.

About

The GoodDocs Repository Initializer skill streamlines the setup process for teams adopting the GoodDocs documentation framework. It automates the tedious aspects of forking a documentation repo by prompting for metadata, generating configuration files, and updating JSON schemas to match your specific needs. Beyond basic setup, the skill handles directory renaming and link updates to ensure project integrity, concluding with a validation check to guarantee that your new documentation environment is production-ready from the moment it is initialized.

Key Features

Automated repo.config.json generation with custom metadata
Dynamic schema updates for doc_rules.json based on user input
Intelligent directory restructuring and link migration
Customizable documentation types, keys, and owner assignments
2 GitHub stars
Pre-integrated documentation validation script execution

Use Cases

Rapidly onboarding new teams to a structured technical writing framework
Customizing default documentation types for specific product design or API needs
Standardizing documentation structure across multiple forked repositories

About

Key Features

Automated repo.config.json generation with custom metadata
Dynamic schema updates for doc_rules.json based on user input
Intelligent directory restructuring and link migration
Customizable documentation types, keys, and owner assignments
2 GitHub stars
Pre-integrated documentation validation script execution

Use Cases

Rapidly onboarding new teams to a structured technical writing framework
Customizing default documentation types for specific product design or API needs
Standardizing documentation structure across multiple forked repositories