markdown-documentation

Comprehensive reference for markdown syntax, GitHub Flavored Markdown, and documentation best practices. Covers core markdown elements: headers, text formatting, lists, links, images, code blocks, and tables Includes GitHub Flavored Markdown extensions: collapsible sections, syntax highlighting, badges, alerts, and Mermaid diagrams Provides actionable best practices for README files, wikis, and technical documentation, including accessibility guidelines and link management Organized as modular reference guides with clear do's and don'ts for common documentation scenarios

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SKILL.md

Markdown Documentation

Table of Contents

  • [Overview](#overview)
  • [When to Use](#when-to-use)
  • [Quick Start](#quick-start)
  • [Reference Guides](#reference-guides)
  • [Best Practices](#best-practices)

Overview

Master markdown syntax and best practices for creating well-formatted, readable documentation using standard Markdown and GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM).

When to Use

  • README files
  • Documentation pages
  • GitHub/GitLab wikis
  • Blog posts
  • Technical writing
  • Project documentation
  • Comment formatting

Quick Start

  • Comment formatting
# H1 Header

## H2 Header

### H3 Header

#### H4 Header

##### H5 Header

###### H6 Header

# Alternative H1

## Alternative H2

Reference Guides

Detailed implementations in the references/ directory:

Guide

Contents

Text Formatting

Text Formatting

Lists

Lists

Links and Images

Links and Images, Code Blocks, Tables

Extended Syntax (GitHub Flavored Markdown)

Extended Syntax (GitHub Flavored Markdown)

Collapsible Sections

Collapsible Sections, Syntax Highlighting, Badges

Alerts and Callouts

Alerts and Callouts

Mermaid Diagrams

Mermaid Diagrams

Best Practices

✅ DO

  • Use descriptive link text
  • Include table of contents for long documents
  • Add alt text to images
  • Use code blocks with language specification
  • Keep lines under 80-100 characters
  • Use relative links for internal docs
  • Add badges for build status, coverage, etc.
  • Include examples and screenshots
  • Use semantic line breaks
  • Test all links regularly

❌ DON'T

  • Use "click here" as link text
  • Forget alt text on images
  • Mix HTML and Markdown unnecessarily
  • Use absolute paths for local files
  • Create walls of text without breaks
  • Skip language specification in code blocks
  • Use images for text content (accessibility)
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