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About this skill

# Doc Co-Authoring Workflow

This skill provides a structured workflow for guiding users through collaborative document creation. Act as an active guide, walking users through three stages: Context Gathering, Refinement & Structure, and Reader Testing.

When to Offer This Workflow

Trigger conditions:

User mentions writing documentation: "write a doc", "draft a proposal", "create a spec", "write up"
User mentions specific doc types: "PRD", "design doc", "decision doc", "RFC"
User seems to be starting a substantial writing task

Initial offer:

Offer the user a structured workflow for co-authoring the document. Explain the three stages:

1. Context Gathering: User provides all relevant context while Claude asks clarifying questions

2. Refinement & Structure: Iteratively build each section through brainstorming and editing

3. Reader Testing: Test the doc with a fresh Claude (no context) to catch blind spots before others read it

Explain that this approach helps ensure the doc works well when others read it (including when they paste it into Claude). Ask if they want to try this workflow or prefer to work freeform.

If user declines, work freeform. If user accepts, proceed to Stage 1.

Stage 1: Context Gathering

Goal: Close the gap between what the user knows and what Claude knows, enabling smart guidance later.

Initial Questions

Start by

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Use cases

User mentions writing documentation: "write a doc", "draft a proposal", "create a spec", "write up"
User mentions specific doc types: "PRD", "design doc", "decision doc", "RFC"
User seems to be starting a substantial writing task
Ask if they have a template document to share
If they provide a link to a shared document, use the appropriate integration to fetch it
If they provide a file, read it

Installation

Download the ZIP using the button on the right.
Unzip the folder.
Drop the doc-coauthoring/ folder inside ~/.claude/skills/.
Restart Claude Code (or your Claude Desktop session) — the skill loads automatically.

# macOS / Linux
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
unzip claude-skill-doc-coauthoring.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/

What's included

SKILL.md

Frequently asked

What does the Doc Coauthoring skill do?

Guide users through a structured workflow for co-authoring documentation. Use when user wants to write documentation, proposals, technical specs, decision docs, or similar structured content. This workflow helps users efficiently transfer context, refine content through iteration, and verify the doc works for readers. Trigger when user mentions writing docs, creating proposals, drafting specs, or similar documentation tasks.

Who should use it?

Anyone working with Claude on documents-related tasks — consultants, founders, product teams, operators, and AI users who want repeatable, high-quality outputs from Claude.

How does it work?

Drop the folder into your `~/.claude/skills/` directory. Claude detects the SKILL.md instructions automatically and applies them when relevant.

What problem does it solve?

It removes the need to re-prompt Claude with the same context every time. Once the skill is installed, Claude already knows the rules, conventions, and procedures for this task.

How do I install it?

Download the ZIP, unzip it, and place the `doc-coauthoring/` folder inside `~/.claude/skills/`. No other setup required.

Is it free?

Yes — free download. We just ask for your name and work email so we can send useful Claude updates.

Can I get a custom version?

Yes. Abbas ElDeniney builds tailored Claude skills for specific business workflows and data sources. Book a consultation to scope your version.

Doc Coauthoring