Documentation Maintenance

Purpose: Guide documentation updates when changing versions, adding content, or preparing releases.

How it works: This skill is automatically activated when you mention tasks related to:

• Updating Minecraft or dependency versions
• Adding new bosses, structures, or items
• Preparing for a release
• Adding new mod dependencies

Simply describe what you want to do, and Claude will reference the appropriate checklist from this skill.

Version Update Checklist

When to use: Updating Minecraft version, mod loader versions, or dependency versions

Files to Update

1. gradle.properties

   • Update version properties
   • Example: minecraft_version=1.21.1

2. README.md (lines ~47-50)

   • Section: "Requirements" → "Dependencies"
   • Update all version numbers

3. docs/player_guide.md (lines ~25-56)

   • Sections: "Prerequisites" and "Required Dependencies"
   • Update version numbers and download links

4. docs/developer_guide.md (lines ~32-45)

   • Section: "Key Technologies"
   • Update version specifications

5. docs/curseforge_description.md (lines ~125-128)

   • Section: "Technical Details" → "Requirements" → "Dependencies"
   • Update version numbers

6. docs/modrinth_description.md (lines ~30-39)

   • Sections: "Requirements" (both Fabric and NeoForge)
   • Update version numbers

7. fabric/src/main/resources/fabric.mod.json

   • Update depends section version ranges
   • Update recommends section if applicable

8. neoforge/src/main/resources/META-INF/neoforge.mods.toml

   • Update [[dependencies.chronodawn]] entries
   • Update versionRange fields

9. THIRD_PARTY_LICENSES.md

   • Update version numbers in "Runtime Dependencies" section
   • Update: Minecraft, Fabric Loader, Fabric API, NeoForge, Architectury API
   • Update "Last updated" date at the bottom

Current Versions (Reference)

Minecraft: 1.21.1
Fabric Loader: 0.17.3+
Fabric API: 0.116.7+
NeoForge: 21.1.209+
Architectury API: 13.0.8+

After updating, update this reference list in this skill file.

Adding a New Boss

When to use: Adding a new boss enemy to the mod

Files to Update

1. README.md (lines ~25-31)

   • Section: "Boss Enemies" list
   • Add: - Boss Name (description, drops Item Name)

2. docs/player_guide.md

   • Section: "Boss Battles"
   • Add full entry with:
     • Stats (Health, Attack, Defense)
     • Abilities (list special attacks)
     • Strategy (combat tips)
     • Drops (items dropped)

3. docs/curseforge_description.md (lines ~28-35)

   • Section: "Powerful Boss Battles"
   • Add boss to appropriate category (mini-boss, mid-boss, final boss)

4. docs/modrinth_description.md (lines ~105-140)

   • Section: "Boss Battles"
   • Add boss entry with stats and abilities

5. specs/chrono-dawn-mod/spec.md

   • Add to User Stories if boss is critical to progression
   • Add to Requirements section

6. specs/chrono-dawn-mod/data-model.md

   • Add boss entity definition with complete specifications

7. specs/chrono-dawn-mod/tasks.md

   • Add implementation tasks for the boss

Template

markdown
1### Boss Name (Category)
2
3**Location**: Structure Name
4
5**Stats**:
6- Health: XXX HP
7- Attack: XX damage
8- Defense: XX armor points
9
10**Abilities**:
11- Ability 1: Description
12- Ability 2: Description
13
14**Strategy**:
15- Tip 1
16- Tip 2
17
18**Drops**:
19- **Item Name**: Description
20- Experience points

Adding a New Structure

When to use: Adding a new structure to the mod

Files to Update

1. README.md (lines ~17-24)

   • Section: "Major Structures" list
   • Add: - Structure Name (location, description)

2. docs/player_guide.md

   • Section: "Exploring the Chrono Dawn" or appropriate section
   • Add structure description and how to find it

3. docs/curseforge_description.md (lines ~22-29)

   • Section: "Epic Structures"
   • Add structure to the list

4. docs/modrinth_description.md (lines ~89-97)

   • Section: "Structures"
   • Add structure entry

5. specs/chrono-dawn-mod/spec.md

   • Add to User Stories if structure is critical
   • Add to Requirements if needed

6. specs/chrono-dawn-mod/data-model.md

   • Add structure definition (generation rules, loot, etc.)

Adding a New Ultimate Artifact

When to use: Adding a new ultimate artifact item

Files to Update

1. README.md (line ~32)

   • Section: "Ultimate Artifacts" list
   • Add: Item Name (type), Description

2. docs/player_guide.md

   • Section: "Ultimate Artifacts"
   • Add full entry with:
     • Stats (damage, armor, durability)
     • Special Ability (detailed description)
     • Recipe (crafting requirements)

3. docs/curseforge_description.md (lines ~41-46)

   • Section: "Ultimate Artifacts"
   • Add brief description

4. docs/modrinth_description.md (lines ~143-167)

   • Section: "Ultimate Artifacts"
   • Add item entry with ability description

5. specs/chrono-dawn-mod/data-model.md

   • Add item definition with complete specifications

Template

markdown
1### Item Name (Type)
2
3**Stats**:
4- Stat 1: Value
5- Stat 2: Value
6
7**Special Ability**: **Ability Name**
8- Effect description
9- Usage notes
10
11**Recipe**:
12\`\`\`
13- Ingredient 1
14- Ingredient 2
15- Ingredient 3
16\`\`\`

Updating Content Counts and Lists

When to use: Adding or removing biomes, bosses, structures, wood types, or other countable content

Purpose: Ensure numeric descriptions (e.g., "8 unique biomes", "4 mid-bosses", "three wood types") remain accurate across all documentation

Files to Check

1. README.md

   • Check: Biome count, boss count, structure count, wood type count
   • Look for: "8 unique biomes", "Boss Enemies" list length, "Major Structures" list length

2. docs/player_guide.md

   • Check: Biome count, boss count (categorized: mini-boss, mid-bosses, final boss), structure count, wood type count
   • Look for: "8 unique biomes", "three wood types", mid-boss descriptions ("4 mid-bosses")

3. docs/curseforge_description.md

   • Check: Biome count, boss count, structure count, artifact count
   • Look for: "8 Unique Biomes", boss list lengths, structure list

4. docs/modrinth_description.md

   • Check: Biome count, boss count, structure count, wood type count
   • Look for: "8 unique biomes", boss list, structure list

5. CLAUDE.md

   • Check: Current versions list if content affects version compatibility
   • Look for: "8 unique biomes" in Recent Changes or Active Technologies

Verification Method

When adding/removing content:

1. Search for numeric descriptions (e.g., "8", "four", "4 mid-bosses")
2. Verify counts match actual implementation
3. Update Table of Contents if section counts change
4. Check for phrases like "all X", "both", "each of the Y"

Tip: Use grep -r "8 unique biomes" docs/ to find all occurrences quickly

Adding a New Dependency

When to use: Adding a new mod dependency (required or optional)

Files to Update

1. gradle.properties

   • Add version property if needed
   • Example: new_mod_version=1.0.0

2. fabric/build.gradle

   • Add to dependencies section
   • Use modImplementation, modApi, or modCompileOnly as appropriate

3. neoforge/build.gradle

   • Add to dependencies section
   • Use modImplementation, modApi, or modCompileOnly as appropriate

4. fabric/src/main/resources/fabric.mod.json

   • Add to depends (required) or recommends (optional)
   • Specify version range

5. neoforge/src/main/resources/META-INF/neoforge.mods.toml

   • Add [[dependencies.chronodawn]] entry
   • Set type to "required" or "optional"
   • Specify versionRange

6. README.md (lines ~47-50)

   • Section: "Requirements" → "Dependencies"
   • Add dependency with version and description

7. docs/player_guide.md (lines ~41-56)

   • Section: "Required Dependencies"
   • Add numbered entry with links to CurseForge and Modrinth

8. docs/curseforge_description.md (lines ~125-128)

   • Section: "Requirements" → "Dependencies"
   • Add dependency to the list

9. docs/modrinth_description.md (lines ~30-39)

   • Sections: "Requirements" (both Fabric and NeoForge)
   • Add dependency to both loader sections

10. THIRD_PARTY_LICENSES.md

    • Add new dependency entry to "Runtime Dependencies" or "Development Dependencies" section
    • Include: Project name, version, developer/organization, license, URL, license URL
    • Add license summary if it's a new license type
    • Update "Last updated" date at the bottom
    • Research license information from project's GitHub repository or official page

Dependency Type Guidelines

• Required (depends / required): Mod cannot function without it
• Optional (recommends / optional): Adds features but not essential
• Include in JAR: Use include in Fabric for bundling

Pre-Release Verification

When to use: Before creating a release or publishing to CurseForge/Modrinth

Checklist

• Version Consistency

  • All documentation files show consistent version numbers
  • gradle.properties matches documentation
  • fabric.mod.json and neoforge.mods.toml dependencies match gradle files

• Documentation Accuracy

  • README.md is accurate and up-to-date
  • player_guide.md is complete with all features
  • developer_guide.md reflects current architecture
  • curseforge_description.md ready for publication
  • modrinth_description.md ready for publication

• Configuration Files

  • fabric.mod.json has correct dependencies
  • neoforge.mods.toml has correct dependencies
  • All dependency versions are tested and working

• Build Verification

  • ./gradlew clean build succeeds for both loaders
  • JAR files are generated correctly
  • No build warnings or errors

• Testing

  • All unit tests pass (./gradlew test)
  • Manual testing completed (see quickstart.md checklist)
  • Both Fabric and NeoForge builds tested in-game

• CHANGELOG (if using)

  • CHANGELOG.md exists and is current
  • All user-facing changes documented

• GitHub Repository

  • All changes committed and pushed
  • Branch is up-to-date with main/develop
  • Tags are ready for release version

Quick Reference

Documentation Files by Purpose

User-Facing:

• README.md - Project overview, installation, build instructions
• docs/player_guide.md - Complete gameplay guide
• docs/curseforge_description.md - CurseForge mod page content
• docs/modrinth_description.md - Modrinth mod page content

Legal:

• LICENSE - Project license (MIT)
• THIRD_PARTY_LICENSES.md - Dependency licenses and version information

Developer:

• docs/developer_guide.md - Development setup and architecture
• specs/chrono-dawn-mod/spec.md - Feature specification
• specs/chrono-dawn-mod/data-model.md - Data models
• specs/chrono-dawn-mod/tasks.md - Implementation tasks

Configuration:

• gradle.properties - Version definitions
• fabric/src/main/resources/fabric.mod.json - Fabric metadata
• neoforge/src/main/resources/META-INF/neoforge.mods.toml - NeoForge metadata

Common Line Number References

• README.md Dependencies: ~47-50
• player_guide.md Prerequisites: ~25-56
• developer_guide.md Technologies: ~32-45
• curseforge_description.md Requirements: ~125-128
• modrinth_description.md Requirements: ~30-39
• README.md Boss List: ~25-31
• README.md Structure List: ~17-24

Tips

1. Always update in pairs: When updating Fabric configs, update NeoForge configs too
2. Test both loaders: Changes to dependencies affect both Fabric and NeoForge differently
3. Use search: Use grep or IDE search to find all occurrences of version numbers
4. Keep CLAUDE.md current: Update the current versions list after major updates
5. Commit frequently: Commit documentation changes separately from code changes

Last Updated: 2025-12-08 (Added THIRD_PARTY_LICENSES.md to maintenance checklists) Maintained by: Chrono Dawn Development Team