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Create user documentation for the HMIS wiki following writing guidelines. Use when creating documentation for end users (pharmacy staff, nurses, doctors, administrators). Creates documentation directly in the sibling ../hmis.wiki directory.

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Write Wiki Documentation

Create end-user documentation directly in the sibling ../hmis.wiki directory following the project's wiki writing guidelines.

IMPORTANT: Wiki files live ONLY in the sibling ../hmis.wiki directory. Do NOT create wiki markdown files inside the main project repository - this causes git submodule issues.

Arguments

  • $0 - Module and feature name (e.g., Pharmacy/Stock-Transfer)

Target Audience

  • Pharmacy staff, nurses, doctors, administrators
  • Non-technical healthcare professionals
  • Focus on how to use features, not implementation details

Required Structure

Every wiki page must include these sections:

  1. Overview - What the feature does and why (2-3 sentences)
  2. When to Use - Specific scenarios and business triggers
  3. How to Use - Step-by-step with navigation paths
  4. Understanding Messages - Success, warning, and error messages
  5. Best Practices - Tips for effective use
  6. Troubleshooting - Common problems and solutions
  7. Configuration (Admin) - Settings that affect the feature
  8. FAQ - Common questions

Writing Rules

  • Active voice: "Click the Submit button" (not "The button should be clicked")
  • Imperative mood: "Enter the patient ID"
  • Bold UI elements: Pharmacy > Reports > Stock Ledger
  • One action per step in numbered procedures
  • No code, no technical details - no Java classes, SQL, file paths, or method names

What NOT to Include

  • Code snippets, file paths, line numbers
  • Java class names, method signatures
  • Database schema or SQL queries
  • JSF component IDs or backend beans
  • Developer debugging information

File Location

Create files at: ../hmis.wiki/$0.md

Ensure the wiki repo exists first:

test -d "../hmis.wiki" || (cd .. && git clone https://github.com/hmislk/hmis.wiki.git && cd hmis)

After creating, suggest using /publish-wiki to commit and push to the GitHub Wiki.