What documentation files are generated by default?

It typically generates architecture.md, onboarding.md, and an initial Architecture Decision Record (ADR), plus technology-specific files like data-model.md or deployment.md if relevant files are detected.

How does it ensure the documentation is accurate?

The skill follows strict anti-hallucination guidelines, using codebase exploration agents to verify the existence of files, count components accurately, and quote real code before writing any documentation.

Does it support custom templates?

The skill utilizes templates located in assets/templates/ which can be customized to match your organization's specific documentation standards.

Does it overwrite my existing documentation?

No, the skill specifically scans for existing files in the docs directory and will always ask for user permission before overwriting any content.

Project Docs Initializer

Name: Project Docs Initializer
Author: mgiovani

bymgiovani

•

Learning & Documentation

Automates the creation of comprehensive, technology-aware project documentation structures using deep codebase exploration.

Project Docs Initializer is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to bootstrap professional documentation for any codebase. It intelligently analyzes your repository—detecting programming languages, frameworks, databases, and infrastructure—to generate a tailored documentation suite including architecture overviews, developer onboarding guides, and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs). By employing a rigorous verification phase and anti-hallucination guidelines, it ensures that every claim made in the generated docs is backed by actual code, providing a reliable foundation for team collaboration and project maintenance.

Key Features

01Standardized templates for Architecture, Onboarding, and ADRs

022 GitHub stars

03Deep codebase exploration using AI sub-agents

04Anti-hallucination verification of code components

05Smart conflict resolution with existing documentation

06Automated tech-stack and infrastructure detection

Use Cases

01Standardizing documentation across legacy repositories

02Bootstrapping documentation for a new greenfield project

03Creating onboarding guides for new team members

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mgiovani/cc-arsenal docs-init

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill