Back to Iii

Skill: Writing How-to Guides (Problem-Oriented)

.cursor/skills/doc_howto.md

0.13.0788 B
Original Source

Skill: Writing How-to Guides (Problem-Oriented)

Goal: Show the user how to solve a specific problem they already have.

content_rules

  • Problem Focus: Start with the specific problem or real-world use case.
  • Assumed Competence: Assume the user knows the basics. Do not explain "what" things are, only "how" to use them.
  • Flexibility: Unlike tutorials, acknowledge that the user might be adapting this to their own setup.
  • External Links: If a concept requires explanation, link to an Explanation document.

structure

  1. Goal: "How to [Task Name]"
  2. Context: A single sentence on when this is useful.
  3. Steps: A series of steps to achieve the goal. Steps can be less granular than tutorials.
  4. Result: What the final state looks like.