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Analyze master branch implementation and configuration to find missing, incorrect, or outdated documentation in docs/, README.md, and per-package READMEs. Use when asked to audit doc coverage, sync docs with code, or propose doc updates/structure changes. Provide a report and ask for approval before editing docs.

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Docs Sync

Overview

Identify doc coverage gaps and inaccuracies by comparing master branch features and configuration options against the current docs, then propose targeted improvements.

Workflow

  1. Confirm scope and base branch

    • Identify the current branch and default branch (master).
    • Prefer analyzing the current branch to keep work aligned with in-flight changes.
    • If the current branch is not master, analyze only the diff vs master to scope doc updates.
    • Avoid switching branches if it would disrupt local changes; use git show master:<path> or git worktree add when needed.

  2. Build a feature inventory from the selected scope

    • If on master: inventory the full surface area and review docs comprehensively.
    • If not on master: inventory only changes vs master (feature additions/changes/removals).
    • Focus on user-facing behavior: public exports, client/cluster/sentinel/pool config options, new or changed commands, connection-string options, default values, and documented runtime behaviors.
    • Capture evidence for each item (file path + symbol/setting).
    • Use targeted search to find option types and feature flags (for example: rg "Options", rg "interface .*Options", rg "export" under packages/*/lib).
    • For Redis command behavior or server-side semantics, treat the source code (parseCommand/transformReply in packages/*/lib/commands) as the source of truth; consult redis.io/commands only to confirm server semantics when discrepancies appear.

  3. Doc-first pass: review existing pages

    • Walk each relevant page under docs/, the top-level README.md, and each packages/*/README.md.
    • Identify missing mentions of important, supported options (opt-in flags, config), customization points, or new features from packages/.
    • Propose additions where users would reasonably expect to find them on that page.

  4. Code-first pass: map features to docs

    • Review the current docs layout under docs/ (e.g. client-configuration.md, clustering.md, sentinel.md, pool.md, RESP.md, transactions.md, programmability.md, pub-sub.md, scan-iterators.md, command-options.md).
    • Determine the best page/section for each feature based on existing patterns and package boundaries.
    • Identify features that lack any doc page or have a page but no corresponding content.
    • Note when a structural adjustment would improve discoverability.

  5. Detect gaps and inaccuracies

    • Missing: features/configs present in master but absent in docs.
    • Incorrect/outdated: names, defaults, or behaviors that diverge from master.
    • Structural issues (optional): pages overloaded, missing overviews, or mis-grouped topics.

  6. Produce a Docs Sync Report and ask for approval

    • Provide a clear report with evidence, suggested doc locations, and proposed edits.
    • Ask the user whether to proceed with doc updates.

  7. If approved, apply changes

    • Edit docs under docs/, README.md, and the relevant packages/*/README.md.
    • Keep changes aligned with the existing docs style and navigation.
    • Place any runnable code snippets under examples/ or doctests/, mirroring existing patterns.
    • Verify any snippet you add still compiles with npm run build and fix issues before handoff.

Output format

Use this template when reporting findings:

Docs Sync Report

  • Doc-first findings
    • Page + missing content → evidence + suggested insertion point
  • Code-first gaps
    • Feature + evidence → suggested doc page/section (or missing page)
  • Incorrect or outdated docs
    • Doc file + issue + correct info + evidence
  • Structural suggestions (optional)
    • Proposed change + rationale
  • Proposed edits
    • Doc file → concise change summary
  • Questions for the user

References

  • references/doc-coverage-checklist.md