Doclea MCP

# Documentation Strategy for Doclea A comprehensive, world-class documentation framework for developer tools and AI coding assistants. ## What You're Getting Six complete documentation planning documents totaling ~5,400 lines covering every aspect of creating excellent developer documentation. ### The Documents 1. **DOCUMENTATION_EXCELLENCE_SUMMARY.md** (600 lines) - Executive overview of the strategy - Challenge statement and solution - Critical success factors - Key philosophy and decisions - Start here if you're new 2. **DOCUMENTATION_STRATEGY.md** (1,754 lines) - Complete tone and voice guide with examples - Must-have page templates for each tier - 5 types of code examples with patterns - What makes documentation "world-class" - Content patterns (feature, reference, troubleshooting) - Complete real-world example pages - Visual elements strategy - Most comprehensive resource 3. **WRITING_CHECKLIST.md** (555 lines) - Before/during/after writing checklist - Specific patterns for Doclea features - Quick reference for writers - Common mistakes to avoid - Template collection - Use while writing 4. **VISUAL_STYLE_GUIDE.md** (785 lines) - Typography standards - Code block and terminal formatting - Tables and lists conventions - Callout boxes (warning, info, tip, error) - Links and diagram guidelines - Accessibility standards - Specific examples throughout - Use when formatting 5. **CONTENT_ROADMAP.md** (1,175 lines) - Page-by-page content plan (14+ pages planned) - Tier 1: Quick Start (4 pages) - Tier 2: Core Features (5 pages) - Tier 3: Advanced/Reference (5+ pages) - Detailed outline for each page - Effort estimation (50-70 hours total) - Navigation and link strategy - Success metrics - Use to plan what to write first 6. **DOCUMENTATION_INDEX.md** (527 lines) - Navigation hub for all documents - Quick reference by role - File organization structure - Next steps by phase - Success metrics summary - Read when you need direction ## Quick Start ### If you're a decision-maker (5 minutes) Read: `DOCUMENTATION_EXCELLENCE_SUMMARY.md` ### If you're writing documentation (30 minutes) 1. Skim: `DOCUMENTATION_EXCELLENCE_SUMMARY.md` 2. Study: `DOCUMENTATION_STRATEGY.md` 3. Bookmark: `WRITING_CHECKLIST.md` 4. Reference: `VISUAL_STYLE_GUIDE.md` ### If you're planning content (30 minutes) 1. Read: `DOCUMENTATION_EXCELLENCE_SUMMARY.md` 2. Study: `CONTENT_ROADMAP.md` 3. Pick your first page 4. Use template from `DOCUMENTATION_STRATEGY.md` ## The Strategy in 2 Minutes ### The Challenge Doclea needs documentation that serves two conflicting user needs: - Beginners want 5 minutes to working, before investing time - Advanced users need complete reference material and customization ### The Solution: Three-Tier Architecture **Tier 1: Quick Start (5-15 minutes)** - Get users experiencing value immediately - Pages: Quick Start, Memory Types, Installation - User goal: "Show me this works" **Tier 2: Core Features (30 min - 2 hours)** - Use Doclea productively on real work - Pages: Memory Management, Git Tools, Expertise, Bootstrap, Workflows - User goal: "How do I use this?" **Tier 3: Advanced (2+ hours, as-needed)** - Customize, extend, deeply understand - Pages: API Reference, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Architecture, FAQ - User goal: "How do I maximize value?" ### Critical Success Factors 1. **Tone:** Confident, practical, direct 2. **Code:** Complete, runnable, tested 3. **Depth:** Progressive without repetition 4. **Examples:** Every tool and feature documented 5. **Workflows:** Real scenarios, not abstract concepts ## File Structure ``` /docs ├── DOCUMENTATION_EXCELLENCE_SUMMARY.md ← Start here ├── DOCUMENTATION_STRATEGY.md ← Most detailed ├── WRITING_CHECKLIST.md ← Quick reference ├── VISUAL_STYLE_GUIDE.md ← Formatting guide ├── CONTENT_ROADMAP.md ← What to write ├── DOCUMENTATION_INDEX.md ← Navigation hub ├── README_STRATEGY.md ← This file │ ├── /getting-started [To be created based on plans] │ ├── quick-start.md │ ├── memory-types.md │ └── installation.md │ ├── /features [To be created based on plans] │ ├── memory-management.md │ ├── git-tools.md │ ├── expertise.md │ ├── bootstrap.md │ └── workflows.md │ └── /reference [To be created based on plans] ├── api.md ├── configuration.md ├── troubleshooting.md ├── architecture.md └── faq.md ``` ## How to Use This Strategy ### Phase 1: Understand (Day 1) - Read `DOCUMENTATION_EXCELLENCE_SUMMARY.md` (10 min) - Skim relevant sections of `DOCUMENTATION_STRATEGY.md` (30 min) - Bookmark `WRITING_CHECKLIST.md` for later (5 min) ### Phase 2: Plan (Day 2) - Review `CONTENT_ROADMAP.md` (20 min) - Identify first pages to write - Estimate effort and timeline ### Phase 3: Create (Weeks 1-3) - Pick a Tier 1 page from the roadmap - Use template from `DOCUMENTATION_STRATEGY.md` - Refer to `WRITING_CHECKLIST.md` while writing - Check formatting against `VISUAL_STYLE_GUIDE.md` ### Phase 4: Review (Ongoing) - Self-review against `WRITING_CHECKLIST.md` - Verify examples work - Validate formatting per `VISUAL_STYLE_GUIDE.md` - Test against real users ## Key Principles ### Show, Don't Tell Code examples before explanations. Real scenarios before abstract descriptions. ### Respect Time Frontload important information. Make skimming easy. Don't waste words. ### Progressive Depth Same concept explained at three depths for three audiences. No repetition. ### Complete Examples Every code example must be copy-pasteable. No "assume you have X". ### Real Workflows Show realistic scenarios where you'd actually use each feature. ## Timeline **Tier 1 (Quick Start):** 2-3 weeks, 10-15 hours - New users can get Doclea working in 5 minutes **Tier 2 (Core Features):** 3-4 weeks, 15-20 hours - Working developers understand how to use Doclea daily **Tier 3 (Advanced):** 4+ weeks, 25-35 hours - Power users can customize and extend **Total:** 8-12 weeks, 50-70 hours ## Success Metrics - % completing "Get Started" without help (target: >85%) - Questions answerable from docs (target: >80%) - Time to find answers (target: <2 minutes) - Documentation freshness (within one release) ## Key Decisions This strategy makes specific choices that have rationale: 1. **Three tiers instead of one guide** - Different users need different depths 2. **Show code first, explain second** - Developers learn by doing 3. **Real workflows, not abstractions** - Concrete scenarios stick 4. **Complete examples, not snippets** - Code must be copy-pasteable 5. **Consistent naming throughout** - Reduces cognitive load ## Real Examples Included `DOCUMENTATION_STRATEGY.md` includes: - Complete Memory Management page (real-world example you can use) - Examples of good vs bad tone - Explanations at three depth levels - Visual element examples - Common mistake patterns ## For Each Role **Product Manager:** Read Summary, look at effort estimates in Roadmap **Technical Writer:** Study Strategy, keep Checklist open while writing **Developer:** Use Checklist for quick reference, Checklist + Style Guide **Project Manager:** Track timeline and success metrics from Roadmap ## Next Steps 1. Decide who will lead documentation creation 2. That person reads all six documents (2-3 hours) 3. Pick first Tier 1 page (Quick Start recommended) 4. Use DOCUMENTATION_STRATEGY.md template 5. Have them write while referring to WRITING_CHECKLIST.md 6. Get first page reviewed, iterate 7. Build momentum with remaining Tier 1 pages ## Questions This Answers - What tone should documentation use? - How long should pages be? - Should code examples be short snippets or complete? - How do we serve beginners and advanced users? - What makes documentation "world-class"? - How do we keep documentation fresh? - What should every tool page contain? - How do we structure complex guides? - What visual elements should we use? All answered in the strategy documents. ## The Promise If you follow this strategy, you'll create documentation that: - Gets beginners productive in 5 minutes without help - Helps working developers use features daily - Provides complete reference for power users - Stays clear and maintainable as the product evolves - Reflects the quality and thought of the product itself Start with quick start pages. Build from there. Let feedback guide what's needed next. --- **Total Content:** 5,400 lines of documentation strategy **Ready to Start:** Yes - Use templates and checklists provided **Estimated Effort:** 50-70 hours to implement **Expected Timeline:** 8-12 weeks **Impact:** Users who understand and love Doclea, fewer support questions, better adoption