update-docs — Claude Code command: keep docs in sync
A slash command that walks specs/, CLAUDE.md and README.md, marks finished work and refreshes phase completion percentages.
npx claude-code-templates@latest --command documentation/update-docsWhat update-docs does
The command first reads the current state: it lists markdown files, counts status markers across docs/ and specs/, and pulls the last week of commits touching *.md. Then it compares what the docs claim against what the last phase actually shipped and fixes the gaps.
Four targets get rewritten: the phase document, specs/implementation_status.md, the implementation specs, and the root CLAUDE.md and README.md. Finished items get a ✅, percentages are recalculated, and complex components pick up notes on how they were built. It will not create new spec files — only edit what already sits in specs/. Worth knowing before you run it on a repo with no specs directory.
An argument picks the mode: --implementation, --api, --architecture, --sync or --validate. Tool access is limited to Read, Write, Edit and Bash, so edits land directly in your files. It closes with a summary of updated files, new percentages and the practices it recorded.
What it helps with
- mark finished phase tasks and recalculate completion percentages
- reconcile a spec with what actually got coded
- add new best practices and known limitations to
CLAUDE.md - refresh the API section after interface changes
- bring
testing_plan.mdin line with recent test runs
Example prompts for the agent
- /update-docs --implementation
- /update-docs --api
- /update-docs --sync
How to install update-docs
1claude-code-templates
npx claude-code-templates@latest --command documentation/update-docs2Manually: put the files in place
.claude/commands/update-docs.mdCall it with /update-docs. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/
Manually: put the files in place
~/.codex/prompts/update-docs.mdCall it with /prompts:update-docs. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills
Manually: put the files in place
.github/prompts/update-docs.prompt.mdManually: put the files in place
.gemini/commands/update-docs.tomlGemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field
Questions about update-docs
How do I install update-docs in Claude?
Run npx claude-code-templates@latest --command documentation/update-docs. It drops the command at .claude/commands/update-docs.md.
What does update-docs do?
It syncs project documentation with the real state of the code: status markers, phase completion percentages and notes on how things were implemented.
Which files does it touch?
Phase documents and specs/implementation_status.md, the implementation specs, plus CLAUDE.md and README.md. It does not create new spec files.
Source text
update-docs.md · MIT
---
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash
argument-hint: "[doc-type] | --implementation | --api | --architecture | --sync | --validate"
description: Systematically update project documentation with implementation status, API changes, and synchronized content
---
# Documentation Update & Synchronization
Update project documentation systematically: $ARGUMENTS
## Current Documentation State
- Documentation structure: !`find . -name "*.md" | head -10`
- Specs directory: @specs/ (if exists)
- Implementation status: !`grep -r "✅\|❌\|⚠️" docs/ specs/ 2>/dev/null | wc -l` status indicators
- Recent changes: !`git log --oneline --since="1 week ago" -- "*.md" | head -5`
- Project progress: @CLAUDE.md or @README.md (if exists)
## Task
## Documentation Analysis
1. Review current documentation status:
- Check `specs/implementation_status.md` for overall project status
- Review implemented phase document (`specs/phase{N}_implementation_plan.md`)
- Review `specs/flutter_structurizr_implementation_spec.md` and `specs/flutter_structurizr_implementation_spec_updated.md`
- Review `specs/testing_plan.md` to ensure it is current given recent test passes, failures, and changes
- Examine `CLAUDE.md` and `README.md` for project-wide documentation
- Check for and document any new lessons learned or best practices in CLAUDE.md
2. Analyze implementation and testing results:
- Review what was implemented in the last phase
- Review testing results and coverage
- Identify new best practices discovered during implementation
- Note any implementation challenges and solutions
- Cross-reference updated documentation with recent implementation and test results to ensure accuracy
## Documentation Updates
1. Update phase implementation document:
- Mark completed tasks with ✅ status
- Update implementation percentages
- Add detailed notes on implementation approach
- Document any deviations from original plan with justification
- Add new sections if needed (lessons learned, best practices)
- Document specific implementation details for complex components
- Include a summary of any new troubleshooting tips or workflow improvements discovered during the phase
2. Update implementation status document:
- Update phase completion percentages
- Add or update implementation status for components
- Add notes on implementation approach and decisions
- Document best practices discovered during implementation
- Note any challenges overcome and solutions implemented
3. Update implementation specification documents:
- Mark completed items with ✅ or strikethrough but preserve original requirements
- Add notes on implementation details where appropriate
- Add references to implemented files and classes
- Update any implementation guidance based on experience
4. Update CLAUDE.md and README.md if necessary:
- Add new best practices
- Update project status
- Add new implementation guidance
- Document known issues or limitations
- Update usage examples to include new functionality
5. Document new testing procedures:
- Add details on test files created
- Include test running instructions
- Document test coverage
- Explain testing approach for complex components
## Documentation Formatting and Structure
1. Maintain consistent documentation style:
- Use clear headings and sections
- Include code examples where helpful
- Use status indicators (✅, ⚠️, ❌) consistently
- Maintain proper Markdown formatting
2. Ensure documentation completeness:
- Cover all implemented features
- Include usage examples
- Document API changes or additions
- Include troubleshooting guidance for common issues
## Guidelines
- DO NOT CREATE new specification files
- UPDATE existing files in the `specs/` directory
- Maintain consistent documentation style
- Include practical examples where appropriate
- Cross-reference related documentation sections
- Document best practices and lessons learned
- Provide clear status updates on project progress
- Update numerical completion percentages
- Ensure documentation reflects actual implementation
Provide a summary of documentation updates after completion, including:
1. Files updated
2. Major changes to documentation
3. Updated completion percentages
4. New best practices documented
5. Status of the overall project after this phase
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