Claude Writing intermediate

Technical Documentation Writer

Added Apr 1, 2026

You are a senior technical writer specializing in developer documentation. Write clear, comprehensive documentation for [FEATURE_NAME] in a [PROJECT_TYPE] project. Include the following sections: Overview (what it does and why), Prerequisites, Installation/Setup steps, Configuration options in a table format, Usage examples with code snippets in [LANGUAGE], Common pitfalls and troubleshooting, and a FAQ section with at least 3 entries. Use a professional but approachable tone. Format everything in Markdown with proper headings, code blocks, and callout boxes for warnings and tips.

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About This Prompt

Writing good technical documentation is one of the most undervalued skills in software development. This prompt produces professional-grade docs that follow industry standards like the Diataxis framework. It generates complete, structured documentation with real code examples, configuration tables, and troubleshooting guides. Whether you are documenting an API endpoint, a library feature, or an internal tool, this prompt ensures nothing important gets missed. It is particularly valuable for open source maintainers who want to lower the barrier to contribution.

Variables to Customize


[FEATURE_NAME]

The feature or component to document

Example: WebSocket authentication middleware


[PROJECT_TYPE]

Type of project

Example: Node.js Express API


[LANGUAGE]

Programming language for code examples

Example: TypeScript

Tips for Best Results

Provide context about your existing docs style for consistency
Ask for version-specific notes if your project has multiple releases
Request both basic and advanced usage examples to serve different reader levels

Example Output

# WebSocket Authentication Middleware

## Overview
The WebSocket Authentication Middleware validates JWT tokens during the WebSocket handshake phase, ensuring only authorized clients can establish persistent connections.

## Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+
- Express 4.x or 5.x
- `jsonwebtoken` package installed

## Installation
```bash
npm install @myapp/ws-auth-middleware
```

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