Docs write
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Write documentation following Metabase's conversational, clear, and user-focused style. Use when creating or editing documentation files (markdown, MDX, etc.).
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Documentation Writing Skill
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When writing documentation
Start here
- Who is this for? Match complexity to audience. Don't oversimplify hard things or overcomplicate simple ones.
- What do they need? Get them to the answer fast. Nobody wants to be in docs longer than necessary.
- What did you struggle with? Those common questions you had when learning? Answer them (without literally including the question).
Writing process
Draft:
- Write out the steps/explanation as you'd tell a colleague
- Lead with what to do, then explain why
- Use headings that state your point: "Set SAML before adding users" not "SAML configuration timing"
Edit:
- Read aloud. Does it sound like you talking? If it's too formal, simplify.
- Cut anything that doesn't directly help the reader
- Check each paragraph has one clear purpose
- Verify examples actually work (don't give examples that error)
Polish:
- Make links descriptive (never "here")
- Backticks only for code/variables, bold for UI elements
- American spelling, serial commas
- Keep images minimal and scoped tight
Format:
- Run prettier on the file after making edits:
yarn prettier --write <file-path> - This ensures consistent formatting across all documentation
Common patterns
Instructions:
Run:
\`\`\`
command-to-run
\`\`\`
Then:
\`\`\`
next-command
\`\`\`
This ensures you're getting the latest changes.
Not: "(remember to run X before Y...)" buried in a paragraph.
Headings:
- "Use environment variables for configuration" ✅
- "Environment variables" ❌ (too vague)
- "How to use environment variables for configuration" ❌ (too wordy)
Links:
- "Check out the SAML documentation" ✅
- "Read the docs here" ❌
Watch out for
- Describing tasks as "easy" (you don't know the reader's context)
- Using "we" when talking about Metabase features (use "Metabase" or "it")
- Formal language: "utilize", "reference", "offerings"
- Too peppy: multiple exclamation points
- Burying the action in explanation
- Code examples that don't work
- Numbers that will become outdated
Quick reference
| Write This | Not This |
|---|---|
| people, companies | users |
| summarize | aggregate |
| take a look at | reference |
| can't, don't | cannot, do not |
| Filter button | `Filter` button |
| Check out the docs | Click here |