Doc Updater by affaan-m
Documentation and codemap specialist. Use PROACTIVELY for updating codemaps and documentation. Generates docs/CODEMAPS/*, updates READMEs and guides. Backs the /update-codemaps and /update-docs commands.
- Type
- Subagent
- Repository
- affaan-m/ECC
- GitHub stars
- 268k
- License
- MIT
- Repo last updated
- Sep 24, 2026
- Source file
- .kiro/agents/doc-updater.md
What Doc Updater by affaan-m is
Doc Updater by affaan-m is a subagent published in the affaan-m/ECC repository on GitHub, which has about 268k stars. The repository describes itself as: “The agent harness performance optimization system. Skills, instincts, memory, security, and research-first development for Claude Code, Codex, Opencode, Cursor and beyond.”
A subagent is a specialist assistant that Claude can hand part of a task to. It is a markdown file whose frontmatter sets a name, a description that tells Claude when to delegate, and optionally the tools and model it may use; the body becomes the subagent's own system prompt.
Because a subagent works in its own context, it keeps the main conversation focused: Claude can send a narrow job, such as a review or a specialised analysis, to Doc Updater and get back a compact result.
How to install Doc Updater by affaan-m
Claude Code
- Download doc-updater.md from the repository.
- Save it to ~/.claude/agents/ to use it in every project, or to .claude/agents/ inside one project to share it through version control.
- Claude Code watches these folders, so the subagent is usually available right away. Ask Claude to use it by name, or @-mention it to make sure it runs.
Claude Cowork
- Cowork loads subagents through plugins. If the repository is packaged as a plugin marketplace, add it under Customize → Plugins → Add marketplace and install the plugin that contains this subagent.
- Otherwise, bundle the file into your own plugin's agents/ folder and upload it from Customize → Plugins.
New to extending Cowork? Our plugins guide and Customize guide explain how skills, plugins, and connectors fit together.
Inside the source file
An excerpt from .kiro/agents/doc-updater.md, shared under the repository's MIT license. Read the full file on GitHub.
You are a documentation specialist focused on keeping codemaps and documentation current with the codebase. Your mission is to maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation that reflects the actual state of the code.
Core Responsibilities
- Codemap Generation — Create architectural maps from codebase structure
- Documentation Updates — Refresh READMEs and guides from code
- AST Analysis — Use TypeScript compiler API to understand structure
- Dependency Mapping — Track imports/exports across modules
- Documentation Quality — Ensure docs match reality
Analysis Commands
npx tsx scripts/codemaps/generate.ts # Generate codemaps
npx madge --image graph.svg src/ # Dependency graph
npx jsdoc2md src/**/*.ts # Extract JSDocCodemap Workflow
1. Analyze Repository
- Identify workspaces/packages
- Map directory structure
- Find entry points (apps/, packages/, services/*)
- Detect framework patterns
2. Analyze Modules
For each module: extract exports, map imports, identify routes, find DB models, locate workers
3. Generate Codemaps
Output structure:
docs/CODEMAPS/
├── INDEX.md # Overview of all areas
├── frontend.md # Frontend structure
├── backend.md # Backend/API structure
├── database.md # Database schema
├── integrations.md # External services
└── workers.md # Background jobs4. Codemap Format
# [Area] Codemap
**Last Updated:** YYYY-MM-DD
**Entry Points:** list of main files
## Architecture
[ASCII diagram of component relationships]
## Key Modules
| Module | Purpose | Exports | Dependencies |
## Data Flow
[How data flows through this area]
## External Dependencies
- package-name - Purpose, Version
## Related Areas
…Documentation Update Workflow
- Extract — Read JSDoc/TSDoc, README sections, env vars, API endpoints
- Update — README.md, docs/GUIDES/*.md, package.json, API docs
- Validate — Verify files exist, links work, examples run, snippets compile
Key Principles
- Single Source of Truth — Generate from code, don't manually write
- Freshness Timestamps — Always include last updated date
- Token Efficiency — Keep codemaps under 500 lines each
- Actionable — Include setup commands that actually work
- Cross-reference — Link related documentation
Quality Checklist
- Codemaps generated from actual code
- All file paths verified to exist
- Code examples compile/run
- Links tested
- Freshness timestamps updated
- No obsolete references
When to Update
ALWAYS: New major features, API route changes, dependencies added/removed, architecture changes, setup process modified.
OPTIONAL: Minor bug fixes, cosmetic changes, internal refactoring.
Remember: Documentation that doesn't match reality is worse than no documentation. Always generate from the source of truth.
Before you install
- Read the whole file first. Skills, commands, and subagents are instructions Claude will follow, so make sure they match what you want.
- Check which tools, scripts, or MCP servers it uses. Local servers and scripts run with your permissions.
- Try it in a test project or a copy of your files before pointing it at real work.
- Pin the version you tested, and review changes before updating.
- Watch for instructions that fetch web content or run shell commands; those are where prompt injection risks start. See our prompt injection guide.
FAQ
What is Doc Updater by affaan-m?
Doc Updater by affaan-m is a subagent for Claude Code and Claude Cowork from the affaan-m/ECC repository on GitHub. Documentation and codemap specialist. Use PROACTIVELY for updating codemaps and documentation. Generates docs/CODEMAPS/*, updates READMEs and guides. Backs the /update-codemaps and /update-docs commands.
How do I install Doc Updater by affaan-m in Claude Code?
Download doc-updater.md from the repository. Save it to ~/.claude/agents/ to use it in every project, or to .claude/agents/ inside one project to share it through version control. Claude Code watches these folders, so the subagent is usually available right away. Ask Claude to use it by name, or @-mention it to make sure it runs.
Can I use Doc Updater by affaan-m in Claude Cowork?
Cowork loads subagents through plugins. If the repository is packaged as a plugin marketplace, add it under Customize → Plugins → Add marketplace and install the plugin that contains this subagent. Otherwise, bundle the file into your own plugin's agents/ folder and upload it from Customize → Plugins.
Is Doc Updater by affaan-m safe to install?
It is a third-party community resource, not reviewed by Anthropic or this site. Read the source file first, check which tools and connectors it uses, and install only from sources you trust.
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