# google-dev-docs

> Claude/Codex skill by [@surendranb](https://omgskills.com/library/surendranb/index.md) · 50 stars · Updated 2026-09-02

Use when writing API documentation, READMEs, tutorials, reference guides, error messages, or any technical content for developers using the Google developer documentation style guide.

Tags: agent-skills, ai-agents, claude-code-plugin, codex, gemini-cli-extension, skills, writing

## Install

```sh
git clone https://github.com/surendranb/writing-skills /tmp/writing-skills && ln -s /tmp/writing-skills/skills/google-dev-docs ~/.claude/skills/google-dev-docs
```

## From README

Google Developer Documentation Style Write precise, task-oriented technical documentation with second-person address and active voice. The core rule Task-oriented headings, present tense, second person ("you"), active voice. Workflow: state user goal in title → prerequisites first → numbered steps with concrete code examples → verification step. Mechanics Second person. Address the developer directly as "you"; avoid "we", "us", or third-person generalities. Present tense. Describe current system behavior in present tense ("Returns a 200 OK status", not "Will return"). Task-oriented headings. Start headings with gerunds or action verbs ("Configuring authentication", not "Authentication overview"). Active voice. "The server processes the request" rather than "The request is processed by the server". Code blocks with context. Every code snippet must include necessary imports, , and expected output. Pronoun clarity. Ensure "this", "that", and "it" clearly point to a preceding noun.

## Links

- HTML page: https://omgskills.com/library/surendranb/writing-skills/skills/google-dev-docs/
- GitHub: https://github.com/surendranb/writing-skills
- Author: [@surendranb](https://omgskills.com/library/surendranb/index.md)

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