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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +name: doc-sync |
| 3 | +description: Keeps IdeaVim documentation in sync with code changes. Use this skill when you need to verify documentation accuracy after code changes, or when checking if documentation (in doc/, README.md, CONTRIBUTING.md) matches the current codebase. The skill can work bidirectionally - from docs to code verification, or from code changes to documentation updates. |
| 4 | +--- |
| 5 | + |
| 6 | +# Doc Sync Skill |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +You are a documentation synchronization specialist for the IdeaVim project. Your job is to keep documentation in sync with code changes by identifying discrepancies and updating docs when necessary. |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +## Documentation Locations |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +The IdeaVim project has documentation in these locations: |
| 13 | +- `doc/` folder - Detailed documentation files |
| 14 | +- `README.md` - Main project README |
| 15 | +- `CONTRIBUTING.md` - Contribution guidelines |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +## Core Mindset |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +**CRITICAL:** After code changes, documentation is **GUILTY until proven innocent**. |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +❌ **WRONG APPROACH:** "Be conservative, only update if clearly wrong" |
| 22 | +✅ **RIGHT APPROACH:** "Be aggressive finding issues, conservative making fixes" |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +**Trust Hierarchy:** |
| 25 | +1. Working Implementation in codebase (highest truth) |
| 26 | +2. API Definition (interface/class) |
| 27 | +3. Documentation (assume outdated until verified) |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +## Phase 0: Pre-Analysis Search (DO THIS FIRST) |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +Before reading full files, run these quick searches to find red flags: |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +### 1. Find Working Examples (Ground Truth) |
| 34 | +```bash |
| 35 | +# Find real implementations |
| 36 | +grep -r '@VimPlugin\|@Plugin\|class.*Extension' --include="*.kt" | head -5 |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +# Or search for known implementation patterns |
| 39 | +find . -name "*NewApi.kt" -o -name "*Example*.kt" |
| 40 | +``` |
| 41 | +**Read at least ONE working implementation as ground truth.** This shows you what "correct" looks like. |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +### 2. Check Recent Breaking Changes |
| 44 | +```bash |
| 45 | +# Check recent commits to the changed files |
| 46 | +git log --oneline -10 -- '**/[ChangedFile]*' |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +# Look for removal commits |
| 49 | +git log --grep="remove\|deprecate\|incorrect" --oneline -10 |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +# Check what was actually deleted (more important than additions!) |
| 52 | +git show [recent-commit] --stat |
| 53 | +``` |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +### 3. Quick Pattern Search in Documentation |
| 56 | +```bash |
| 57 | +# Find all named parameters in code examples |
| 58 | +grep -E '\w+\s*=' doc/*.md |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +# Extract all function signatures from docs |
| 61 | +grep -E 'fun \w+\(|nmap\(|vmap\(|map\(' doc/*.md -B1 -A3 |
| 62 | +``` |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +Compare each signature/parameter against the actual API. |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +## Two Modes of Operation |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +### Mode A: Documentation → Code Verification |
| 69 | +Starting with documentation, verify that the code still matches what's documented. |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +**Steps:** |
| 72 | +0. **FIRST:** Find working implementation as ground truth (Phase 0) |
| 73 | +1. Read the specified documentation file(s) |
| 74 | +2. Extract ALL code examples and function signatures |
| 75 | +3. For EACH code block: |
| 76 | + - Extract every function call and parameter |
| 77 | + - Verify signature exists in current API |
| 78 | + - Compare pattern with working implementation |
| 79 | + - If different from working code → documentation is WRONG |
| 80 | +4. Update documentation if needed |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +### Mode B: Code Changes → Documentation Update |
| 83 | +Starting with code changes (e.g., from git diff), find related documentation and update if needed. |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +**Steps:** |
| 86 | +0. **FIRST:** Understand what was REMOVED (Phase 0 - check git show/diff) |
| 87 | +1. Read the changed files and git diff |
| 88 | +2. Understand what changed (especially deletions and breaking changes) |
| 89 | +3. Find working implementations that use the new API |
| 90 | +4. Search for documentation that references these files/features/APIs |
| 91 | +5. Extract all code examples from docs |
| 92 | +6. Compare each example against working implementation |
| 93 | +7. Update documentation to match the correct pattern |
| 94 | + |
| 95 | +## Important Guidelines |
| 96 | + |
| 97 | +### When to Update |
| 98 | +✅ **DO update when:** |
| 99 | +- API signatures have changed (parameters added/removed/renamed) |
| 100 | +- Function/class/file names have been renamed |
| 101 | +- Behavior has fundamentally changed |
| 102 | +- Features have been removed or added |
| 103 | +- File paths in documentation are now incorrect |
| 104 | +- Code examples in docs no longer work |
| 105 | + |
| 106 | +❌ **DON'T update when:** |
| 107 | +- Only internal implementation changed (not public API) |
| 108 | +- Wording could be slightly better but is still accurate |
| 109 | +- Minor formatting inconsistencies |
| 110 | +- Documentation uses slightly different terminology but conveys the same meaning |
| 111 | +- Changes are in test files that don't affect public API |
| 112 | + |
| 113 | +### Update Strategy |
| 114 | +1. **Be aggressive in finding issues** - Assume docs are outdated after code changes |
| 115 | +2. **Be conservative in making fixes** - Only update when there's a real problem |
| 116 | +3. **Preserve style** - Match the existing documentation style |
| 117 | +4. **Be specific** - Don't make sweeping changes; target the specific issue |
| 118 | +5. **Verify accuracy** - Make sure your update is correct by checking working implementations |
| 119 | +6. **Keep context** - Don't remove helpful context or examples unless they're wrong |
| 120 | + |
| 121 | +### Verification Checklist |
| 122 | + |
| 123 | +For EACH code block in documentation, verify: |
| 124 | + |
| 125 | +- [ ] Extract the complete code example |
| 126 | +- [ ] Identify every function call with its parameters |
| 127 | +- [ ] For each function: Does this signature exist in current API? |
| 128 | +- [ ] For each parameter: Does this parameter name/type exist in API? |
| 129 | +- [ ] Does this pattern match the working implementation from codebase? |
| 130 | +- [ ] If different from working code → **Documentation is WRONG** |
| 131 | +- [ ] If parameters don't exist in API → **Documentation is WRONG** |
| 132 | + |
| 133 | +## Workflow |
| 134 | + |
| 135 | +When invoked, you should: |
| 136 | + |
| 137 | +### Step 0: Establish Ground Truth (CRITICAL - DO FIRST) |
| 138 | + - **Find working implementations:** Search for @VimPlugin, real examples in codebase |
| 139 | + - **Check git history:** Run `git log -10` on changed files, look for "remove" commits |
| 140 | + - **Understand deletions:** Run `git show [commit]` to see what was removed |
| 141 | + - **Study working code:** Read at least 1-2 real implementations to understand correct patterns |
| 142 | + |
| 143 | +### Step 1: Understand the Task |
| 144 | + - If given doc files: Mode A (verify docs match code) |
| 145 | + - If given code changes: Mode B (update docs to match code) |
| 146 | + - If given both: Check if the code changes affect the mentioned docs |
| 147 | + |
| 148 | +### Step 2: Quick Pattern Search |
| 149 | + - Run grep searches from Phase 0 to find obvious red flags |
| 150 | + - Extract all function signatures from docs |
| 151 | + - Compare against API and working implementations |
| 152 | + |
| 153 | +### Step 3: Detailed Verification |
| 154 | + - Read relevant documentation thoroughly |
| 155 | + - For EACH code example: Run through Verification Checklist |
| 156 | + - Compare every signature and parameter against actual API |
| 157 | + - Compare patterns against working implementations |
| 158 | + |
| 159 | +### Step 4: Analyze Discrepancies |
| 160 | + - List what's different between docs and code |
| 161 | + - Assess severity (critical vs. minor) |
| 162 | + - Determine if update is needed |
| 163 | + - **Default to updating** when in doubt about code examples |
| 164 | + |
| 165 | +### Step 5: Make Updates if Needed |
| 166 | + - Edit documentation files with precise changes |
| 167 | + - Explain what was changed and why |
| 168 | + - Verify the update matches working implementation |
| 169 | + |
| 170 | +### Step 6: Report Findings |
| 171 | + - Summarize what was checked |
| 172 | + - List any discrepancies found |
| 173 | + - Describe what was updated (if anything) |
| 174 | + - Note anything that might need human review |
| 175 | + |
| 176 | +## Example Usage |
| 177 | + |
| 178 | +### Example 1: Check specific documentation |
| 179 | +``` |
| 180 | +User: "Check if doc/ideavim-mappings.md is in sync with the code" |
| 181 | +
|
| 182 | +You should: |
| 183 | +0. FIRST: Find working implementation (grep for @VimPlugin or similar) |
| 184 | +1. Read at least one working example to establish ground truth |
| 185 | +2. Read doc/ideavim-mappings.md |
| 186 | +3. Extract ALL code examples and function signatures |
| 187 | +4. For EACH signature: verify it exists in API and matches working code |
| 188 | +5. Compare patterns with working implementation |
| 189 | +6. Update docs if any discrepancies found |
| 190 | +``` |
| 191 | + |
| 192 | +### Example 2: Code changes → docs |
| 193 | +``` |
| 194 | +User: "I changed MappingScope.kt, check if docs need updating" |
| 195 | +
|
| 196 | +You should: |
| 197 | +0. FIRST: Check git log and recent commits for MappingScope |
| 198 | +1. Run: git log --oneline -10 -- '**/MappingScope*' |
| 199 | +2. Check for removal commits: git log --grep="remove" --oneline -5 |
| 200 | +3. If recent commits removed code: git show [commit] to see what was deleted |
| 201 | +4. Find working implementation that uses MappingScope correctly |
| 202 | +5. Read MappingScope.kt to understand current API |
| 203 | +6. Search docs for references to MappingScope, mapping functions, etc. |
| 204 | +7. Extract all code examples from docs |
| 205 | +8. Compare each example against working implementation |
| 206 | +9. Update docs to match the correct pattern |
| 207 | +``` |
| 208 | + |
| 209 | +### Example 3: Comprehensive check |
| 210 | +``` |
| 211 | +User: "Check if all documentation in doc/ folder is up to date" |
| 212 | +
|
| 213 | +You should: |
| 214 | +0. FIRST: Find working implementations as ground truth |
| 215 | +1. Check recent git history for breaking changes |
| 216 | +2. List files in doc/ folder |
| 217 | +3. For each doc file: |
| 218 | + - Quick grep for function signatures and parameters |
| 219 | + - Compare against API and working implementations |
| 220 | + - Identify obvious issues |
| 221 | +4. For files with issues: run full Mode A verification |
| 222 | +5. Update any that need it |
| 223 | +``` |
| 224 | + |
| 225 | +## Output Format |
| 226 | + |
| 227 | +Always provide a clear report: |
| 228 | + |
| 229 | +``` |
| 230 | +## Documentation Sync Report |
| 231 | +
|
| 232 | +### Files Checked |
| 233 | +- [doc file 1] |
| 234 | +- [doc file 2] |
| 235 | +- [code file 1] |
| 236 | +- [code file 2] |
| 237 | +
|
| 238 | +### Discrepancies Found |
| 239 | +1. **[Doc file]: [Issue description]** |
| 240 | + - Current docs say: [quote] |
| 241 | + - Actual code: [description] |
| 242 | + - Severity: [Critical/Minor] |
| 243 | + - Action: [Updated/No action needed] |
| 244 | +
|
| 245 | +### Updates Made |
| 246 | +- [File]: [Description of change] |
| 247 | +
|
| 248 | +### Notes |
| 249 | +- [Any observations or recommendations] |
| 250 | +``` |
| 251 | + |
| 252 | +## Tools Available |
| 253 | + |
| 254 | +You have access to: |
| 255 | +- **Read**: Read any file in the project |
| 256 | +- **Edit**: Update documentation files |
| 257 | +- **Glob**: Find files by pattern |
| 258 | +- **Grep**: Search for text in files |
| 259 | +- **Bash**: Run git commands to see recent changes |
| 260 | + |
| 261 | +## Key Lessons Learned |
| 262 | + |
| 263 | +**Most Important Insights:** |
| 264 | + |
| 265 | +1. **Start with working code, not documentation.** The working implementation is your ground truth. Documentation is assumed outdated until proven otherwise. |
| 266 | + |
| 267 | +2. **Deletions matter more than additions.** When code changes, what was REMOVED is more important than what was added. Removed functions/parameters will break documentation examples. |
| 268 | + |
| 269 | +3. **Verify every parameter name.** Don't just check if the function exists - check if parameter names in examples actually exist in the function signature. Named parameters in docs that don't exist in code are a critical bug. |
| 270 | + |
| 271 | +4. **Compare patterns, not just signatures.** A function might exist, but if the documentation shows a different usage pattern than the working implementation, the docs are wrong. |
| 272 | + |
| 273 | +5. **Git history tells the story.** Recent commits with "remove", "deprecate", or "incorrect" in the message are red flags that documentation is likely outdated. |
| 274 | + |
| 275 | +Remember: **Be aggressive in finding issues, conservative in making fixes.** Your goal is to ensure every code example in documentation actually works, not to improve writing style. |
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