process-doc

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skill.md

/process-doc

If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md.

Document a business process as a complete standard operating procedure (SOP).

Usage

/process-doc $ARGUMENTS

How It Works

Walk me through the process — describe it, paste existing docs, or just tell me the name and I'll ask the right questions. I'll produce a complete SOP.

Output

## Process Document: [Process Name]
**Owner:** [Person/Team] | **Last Updated:** [Date] | **Review Cadence:** [Quarterly/Annually]

### Purpose
[Why this process exists and what it accomplishes]

### Scope
[What's included and excluded]

### RACI Matrix
| Step | Responsible | Accountable | Consulted | Informed |
|------|------------|-------------|-----------|----------|
| [Step] | [Who does it] | [Who owns it] | [Who to ask] | [Who to tell] |

### Process Flow
[ASCII flowchart or step-by-step description]

### Detailed Steps

#### Step 1: [Name]
- **Who**: [Role]
- **When**: [Trigger or timing]
- **How**: [Detailed instructions]
- **Output**: [What this step produces]

#### Step 2: [Name]
[Same format]

### Exceptions and Edge Cases
| Scenario | What to Do |
|----------|-----------|
| [Exception] | [How to handle it] |

### Metrics
| Metric | Target | How to Measure |
|--------|--------|----------------|
| [Metric] | [Target] | [Method] |

### Related Documents
- [Link to related process or policy]

If Connectors Available

If ~~knowledge base is connected:

  • Search for existing process documentation to update rather than duplicate
  • Publish the completed SOP to your wiki

If ~~project tracker is connected:

  • Link the process to related projects and workflows
  • Create tasks for process improvement action items

Tips

  1. Start messy — You don't need a perfect description. Tell me how it works today and I'll structure it.
  2. Include the exceptions — "Usually we do X, but sometimes Y" is the most valuable part to document.
  3. Name the people — Even if roles change, knowing who does what today helps get the process right.
how to use process-doc

How to use process-doc on Cursor

AI-first code editor with Composer

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

  • Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
  • Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
  • Active project directory or workspace where you want to add process-doc
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Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill process-doc

The skills CLI fetches process-doc from GitHub repository anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins and configures it for Cursor.

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Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
│ • Amp
│ • Antigravity
│ • Cline
│ • Codex
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ • Cursor
│ • Windsurf
4

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/process-doc

Reload or restart Cursor to activate process-doc. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /process-doc) or your agent's skill management interface.

Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

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Use Cases

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide

Prerequisites

  • Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
  • Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
  • Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install skill using provided installation command
  2. 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
  3. 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
  4. 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
  5. 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

  • Expecting perfect results without iteration
  • Not providing enough context in prompts
  • Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
  • Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices

✓ Do

  • +Start with clear, specific prompts
  • +Provide relevant context and constraints
  • +Review and refine all outputs before using
  • +Iterate to improve output quality
  • +Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

  • Don't use without understanding skill limitations
  • Don't skip validation of outputs
  • Don't share sensitive information in prompts
  • Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

  • Be specific about desired format and style
  • Ask for multiple options to choose from
  • Request explanations to understand reasoning
  • Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This

✓ Use When

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path

  1. 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
  2. 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
  3. 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
  4. 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

Discussion

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general reviews

Ratings

4.657 reviews
  • Sofia Khan· Dec 28, 2024

    I recommend process-doc for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • Sakura Sethi· Dec 28, 2024

    We added process-doc from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • Hana Choi· Dec 16, 2024

    process-doc reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • Ganesh Mohane· Dec 8, 2024

    Registry listing for process-doc matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • Hana Tandon· Dec 4, 2024

    Keeps context tight: process-doc is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • Rahul Santra· Nov 27, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: process-doc is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • Hana Jackson· Nov 23, 2024

    process-doc is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • Mateo Reddy· Nov 19, 2024

    Useful defaults in process-doc — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

  • Arjun Sanchez· Nov 19, 2024

    process-doc has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

  • Sofia Choi· Nov 19, 2024

    process-doc reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

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