ADK Documentation Management
Use this skill when helping users create, review, update, or maintain documentation for their ADK projects. Users write guides and docs for their own bots and features — code examples should come from their project and the official ADK repo.
When to Use This Skill
Activate this skill when users:
- Want to create documentation for their bot ("Document my order workflow", "Write a guide for my custom actions")
- Need to review existing project docs for accuracy ("Check if my docs are still correct")
- Want to update docs after changing their bot ("I refactored the checkout flow, update the docs")
- Need to check if docs are in sync with their code ("Are my docs current?")
- Want to search their project documentation ("Find docs about my payment handler")
- Ask about documentation standards or templates
- Mention
/adk-document
Available Documentation
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| references/doc-standards.md | Document types, templates, quality checklists, and health metrics |
Available Commands
| Command (and suggested subcommand) | Description |
|---|---|
/adk-document create [topic] | Create documentation for a feature in the user's bot |
/adk-document review [doc-path] | Review project docs for accuracy and completeness |
/adk-document update [doc-path] [what-changed] | Update project docs after code changes |
/adk-document sync [optional-doc-path] | Check if project docs are in sync with the bot's code |
/adk-document search [search-term] | Search project documentation for specific topics |
Shared Principles
1. AI-Optimized Structure
- Clear section headers (
##,###,####) so ripgrep can find sections - Table of contents at top with anchor links
- Right-sized for document type (see doc-standards reference)
- Keyword-rich section names — no vague "Advanced Topics" or "Other"
2. Code-First Approach
- Every concept needs a working code example from actual project code
- Include file paths with line numbers for verification
- Primary sources for examples (in priority order):
1. The user's own ADK project (look for agent.config.ts in the workspace) — BEST 2. The official ADK repo examples (clone or find locally) 3. ADK runtime usage (@botpress/runtime packages)
- Never invent or speculate examples — all code must be verifiable
3. Critical Distinctions
- ADK primitives (from
@botpress/runtime) vs Botpress SDK primitives this.send()in conversations vsclient.createMessage()in workflows- Messages (persistent, stored) vs Events (ephemeral, not stored)
- Agnostic APIs vs channel-specific features
4. No Speculation
- Do NOT add Common Mistakes or Best Practices sections unless the user explicitly provides them
- Use
❌ WRONG/✅ CORRECTonly when documenting actual reported errors - Workflows and examples must be verified from actual code, not imagined
5. Writing Style
- Direct and actionable — "Use
this.send()" not "You might want to consider..." - Technically accurate — test examples against actual ADK code
- Assumes intelligence — provide context and guidance, not hand-holding
- No marketing fluff — straight to the technical substance
How to Answer
When a user asks about documentation without invoking a specific command:
- Load the
adkskill (& more, if needed) for ADK context and knowledge - Identify what they need — creating, reviewing, updating, syncing, or searching
- Point them to the right command or help directly using the principles above
- Reference doc-standards for template and quality guidance
Documentation Location
Documentation is written in the user's own project. Ask the user where they want docs saved if not obvious (common locations: ./docs/, ./guides/, or project root).
Discovering Code Sources
Discover the user's project and the official ADK repo for examples:
// Find ADK projects in the workspace
Glob({ pattern: "**/agent.config.ts" })
// Find ADK runtime usage in the user's project
Grep({ pattern: "from ['\"]@botpress/runtime", output_mode: "files_with_matches" })
// Look for existing project documentation
Glob({ pattern: "./{docs,guides}/**/*.md" })
// Find official ADK examples if available locally
Glob({ pattern: "**/adk/examples/**/*.ts" })Cross-References
adkskill — Core ADK knowledge (actions, workflows, conversations, etc.)adk-evalsskill — Testing and eval documentationadk-frontendskill — Frontend integration documentationadk-integrationsskill — Integration lifecycle documentation