What does the Runbook skill do in Claude Code?

It analyzes your recent work in the current branch to create a structured markdown runbook that outlines necessary commands, usage examples, and best practices for the task you just completed.

Does the generated runbook include API keys or secrets?

No, the skill is explicitly configured to exclude any secrets, passwords, or sensitive credentials from the output to ensure your documentation is safe for version control.

How are the commands organized in the documentation?

The skill groups related commands into logical batches, making it easier for users to follow the workflow sequentially without jumping between unrelated steps.

Where is the runbook file created?

The skill generates the runbook directly within your current working branch, allowing you to commit the documentation alongside your code changes.

Runbook Generator

Name: Runbook Generator
Author: aaronwald

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Learning & Documentation

Generates structured, command-focused technical documentation based on recent development activity and branch history.

About

The Runbook skill automates the creation of technical documentation by capturing recent work patterns and formatting them into a clear, actionable guide within your current branch. It ensures that complex multi-step processes are recorded with batch-grouped commands, specific usage examples, and a clear primary use case, all while automatically filtering out sensitive credentials or secrets to maintain repository security and compliance.

Key Features

Structured output featuring detailed usage examples
Automatic runbook generation from current branch activity
Logical grouping of command batches for sequential execution
0 GitHub stars
Automated secret and credential scrubbing for security
Standardized layout with high-level use cases at the top

Use Cases

Documenting complex deployment or migration steps after finishing a feature
Creating developer onboarding guides for specific project modules
Generating repeatable troubleshooting workflows for team members

About

Key Features

Structured output featuring detailed usage examples
Automatic runbook generation from current branch activity
Logical grouping of command batches for sequential execution
0 GitHub stars
Automated secret and credential scrubbing for security
Standardized layout with high-level use cases at the top

Use Cases

Documenting complex deployment or migration steps after finishing a feature
Creating developer onboarding guides for specific project modules
Generating repeatable troubleshooting workflows for team members