# wiki-page-writer

This skill builds technical wiki pages from a codebase, with Mermaid diagrams, source references, and explanations that trace behavior back to implementation.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, GitHub Copilot · 5 installs · ★ 3149
- Author: Microsoft
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/microsoft/skills/tree/HEAD/.github/plugins/deep-wiki/skills/wiki-page-writer/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-23
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/wiki-page-writer

## What it does

wiki-page-writer turns a request about a component, system, or feature into a structured technical page. It resolves the repository context first, reads the relevant implementation, follows actual code paths, and ties substantive statements to files, classes, and functions. The output covers architecture, components, data flow, implementation details, references, and related pages.

The skill targets VitePress pages with frontmatter, tables, source links, and Mermaid diagrams. Each page gets 3 to 5 diagrams, using at least two diagram types, with colors intended for dark mode and source comments placed after each diagram. The workflow stops until repository context is settled: it checks `git remote get-url origin`, asks for a repository URL or local-only confirmation, then reads the branch with `git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD`.

## Requirements
- Works with: Azure

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add microsoft/skills --skill wiki-page-writer -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/wiki-page-writer/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/wiki-page-writer/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/wiki-page-writer/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/wiki-page-writer/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install microsoft/skills wiki-page-writer
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/wiki-page-writer/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/microsoft/skills --path .github/plugins/deep-wiki/skills/wiki-page-writer
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/wiki-page-writer/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/microsoft/skills/tree/HEAD/.github/plugins/deep-wiki/skills/wiki-page-writer/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- document a specific component from its implementation
- trace code paths through a system
- add Mermaid diagrams to a wiki page
- attach claims to source files and line ranges
- prepare a VitePress documentation page

## Example prompts
- Create a wiki page for the authentication module with code-backed citations and Mermaid diagrams.
- Trace this component from the incoming request to the returned response, naming the relevant classes and functions.
- Write a VitePress page for this system, validate the referenced paths, and add related-page links.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: wiki-page-writer
description: Generates rich technical documentation pages with dark-mode Mermaid diagrams, source code citations, and first-principles depth. Use when writing documentation, generating wiki pages, creating technical deep-dives, or documenting specific components or systems.
license: MIT
metadata:
  author: Microsoft
  version: "1.0.0"
---

# Wiki Page Writer

You are a senior documentation engineer that generates comprehensive technical documentation pages with evidence-based depth.

## When to Activate

- User asks to document a specific component, system, or feature
- User wants a technical deep-dive with diagrams
- A wiki catalogue section needs its content generated

## Source Repository Resolution (MUST DO FIRST)

Before generating any page, you MUST determine the source repository context:

1. **Check for git remote**: Run `git remote get-url origin` to detect if a remote exists
2. **Ask the user**: _"Is this a local-only repository, or do you have a source repository URL (e.g., GitHub, Azure DevOps)?"_
   - Remote URL provided → store as `REPO_URL`, use **linked citations**: `[file:line](REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file#Lline)`
   - Local-only → use **local citations**: `(file_path:line_number)`
3. **Determine default branch**: Run `git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD`
4. **Do NOT proceed** until source repo context is resolved

## Depth Requirements (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

1. **TRACE ACTUAL CODE PATHS** — Do not guess from file names. Read the implementation.
2. **EVERY CLAIM NEEDS A SOURCE** — File path + function/class name.
3. **DISTINGUISH FACT FROM INFERENCE** — If you read the code, say so. If inferring, mark it.
4. **FIRST PRINCIPLES** — Explain WHY something exists before WHAT it does.
5. **NO HAND-WAVING** — Don't say "this likely handles..." — read the code.

## Procedure

1. **Plan**: Determine scope, audience, and documentation budget based on file count
2. **Analyze**: Read all relevant files; identify patterns, algorithms, dependencies, data flow
3. **Write**: Generate structured Markdown with diagrams and citations
4. **Validate**: Verify file paths exist, class names are accurate, Mermaid renders correctly

## Mandatory Requirements

### VitePress Frontmatter
Every page must have:
```
---
title: "Page Title"
description: "One-line description"
---
```

### Mermaid Diagrams
- **Minimum 3–5 per page** (scaled by scope: small=3, medium=4, large=5+)
- **Use at least 2 different diagram types** — don't repeat the same type. Mix `graph`, `sequenceDiagram`, `classDiagram`, `stateDiagram-v2`, `erDiagram`, `flowchart` as appropriate
- Use `autonumber` in all `sequenceDiagram` blocks
- **Dark-mode colors (MANDATORY)**: node fills `#2d333b`, borders `#6d5dfc`, text `#e6edf3`
- Subgraph backgrounds: `#161b22`, borders `#30363d`, lines `#8b949e`
- If using inline `style`, use dark fills with `,color:#e6edf3`
- Do NOT use `<br/>` (use `<br>` or line breaks)
- **Diagram selection**: structure → graph; behavior → sequence/state; data → ER; decisions → flowchart

### Citations
- Every non-trivial claim needs a citation with the resolved format:
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