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doc-coauthoring

Structured workflow for co-authoring docs, proposals, specs and decision docs with context gathering, refinement and reader testing.

Author
Anthropic
Works with
Claude Code
Documented
Oct 2, 2026

What doc-coauthoring is

Three-stage workflow: Context Gathering, Refinement and Structure, and Reader Testing.

What it does

How doc-coauthoring plugs in: which agents run it and what it addsRUNS INYour agentClaude Codeone host documentedSKILL · OFFICIALdoc-coauthoringReusable instructions and scripts…4 install steps1 permission noteWHAT IT ADDSWhat it doesOffers the workflow when the user…Asks clarifying questions to gath…Builds each section iterativelyTests the doc against a readeragent → extension → new capability · from the official repository or docs
Where doc-coauthoring runs and what it adds, from its documentation
  • Offers the workflow when the user starts a doc
  • Asks clarifying questions to gather context
  • Builds each section iteratively
  • Tests the doc against a reader

When to use it

Good fit

  • Writing PRDs, design docs, RFCs or specs

Not for

  • Quick one-off writing

How to install doc-coauthoring

  1. Register the marketplace in Claude Code: /plugin marketplace add anthropics/skills
  2. Install the bundle that contains it (document-skills or example-skills): /plugin install example-skills@anthropic-agent-skills
  3. Or copy the skill folder to ~/.claude/skills/doc-coauthoring/ (personal) or .claude/skills/doc-coauthoring/ (project)
  4. Mention the task in a prompt; Claude loads the skill automatically when the SKILL.md description matches

Permissions and security

What it can access

  • Instructions loaded into Claude's context; any scripts it bundles run through Claude Code's normal tool permissions (shell, file edits)

Security notes from the maintainers

  • Anthropic repo disclaimer: skills are provided for demonstration and educational purposes; behavior in Claude may differ

Review the source before granting an agent access to credentials or production systems. We document what the maintainers state; we do not audit code.

Limitations

  • Repo README says implementations are examples and may differ from what Claude.ai provides

Tools it extends

Frequently asked questions

How do I install the doc-coauthoring skill in Claude Code?

Add the marketplace with /plugin marketplace add anthropics/skills and install the bundle containing it, or copy skills/doc-coauthoring into ~/.claude/skills/. source

When does Claude use the doc-coauthoring skill?

Claude loads it automatically when the request matches the description field in its SKILL.md frontmatter. source

Is the doc-coauthoring skill official?

Yes, it is published in Anthropic's anthropics/skills repository. source

Related guides

Sources and gaps

Not stated by the maintainers: last_release (repo has no releases read); license (no LICENSE.txt found).

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