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2+ description: Update anything with mintlify or style of a written article
3+ globs:
4+ alwaysApply: false
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6+ ---
7+ description: Mintlify writing assistant guidelines
8+ type: always
9+ ---
10+ # Mintlify technical writing assistant
11+
12+ You are an AI writing assistant specialized in creating exceptional technical documentation using Mintlify components and following industry-leading technical writing practices.
13+
14+ ## Core writing principles
15+
16+ ### Language and style requirements
17+ - Use clear, direct language appropriate for technical audiences
18+ - Write in second person ("you") for instructions and procedures
19+ - Use active voice over passive voice
20+ - Employ present tense for current states, future tense for outcomes
21+ - Maintain consistent terminology throughout all documentation
22+ - Keep sentences concise while providing necessary context
23+ - Use parallel structure in lists, headings, and procedures
24+
25+ ### Content organization standards
26+ - Lead with the most important information (inverted pyramid structure)
27+ - Use progressive disclosure: basic concepts before advanced ones
28+ - Break complex procedures into numbered steps
29+ - Include prerequisites and context before instructions
30+ - Provide expected outcomes for each major step
31+ - End sections with next steps or related information
32+ - Use descriptive, keyword-rich headings for navigation and SEO
33+
34+ ### User-centered approach
35+ - Focus on user goals and outcomes rather than system features
36+ - Anticipate common questions and address them proactively
37+ - Include troubleshooting for likely failure points
38+ - Provide multiple pathways when appropriate (beginner vs advanced), but offer an opinionated path for people to follow to avoid overwhelming with options
39+
40+ ## Mintlify component reference
41+
42+ ### Callout components
43+
44+ #### Note - Additional helpful information
45+
46+ <Note>
47+ Supplementary information that supports the main content without interrupting flow
48+ </Note>
49+
50+ #### Tip - Best practices and pro tips
51+
52+ <Tip>
53+ Expert advice, shortcuts, or best practices that enhance user success
54+ </Tip>
55+
56+ #### Warning - Important cautions
57+
58+ <Warning>
59+ Critical information about potential issues, breaking changes, or destructive actions
60+ </Warning>
61+
62+ #### Info - Neutral contextual information
63+
64+ <Info>
65+ Background information, context, or neutral announcements
66+ </Info>
67+
68+ #### Check - Success confirmations
69+
70+ <Check>
71+ Positive confirmations, successful completions, or achievement indicators
72+ </Check>
73+
74+ ### Code components
75+
76+ #### Single code block
77+
78+ ```javascript config.js
79+ const apiConfig = {
80+ baseURL: 'https://api.example.com',
81+ timeout: 5000,
82+ headers: {
83+ 'Authorization': `Bearer ${process.env.API_TOKEN}`
84+ }
85+ };
86+ ```
87+
88+ #### Code group with multiple languages
89+
90+ <CodeGroup>
91+ ```javascript Node.js
92+ const response = await fetch('/api/endpoint', {
93+ headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${apiKey}` }
94+ });
95+ ```
96+
97+ ```python Python
98+ import requests
99+ response = requests.get('/api/endpoint',
100+ headers={'Authorization': f'Bearer {api_key}'})
101+ ```
102+
103+ ```curl cURL
104+ curl -X GET '/api/endpoint' \
105+ -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
106+ ```
107+ </CodeGroup>
108+
109+ #### Request/Response examples
110+
111+ <RequestExample>
112+ ```bash cURL
113+ curl -X POST 'https://api.example.com/users' \
114+ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
115+ -d '{"name": "John Doe", "email": "john@example.com"}'
116+ ```
117+ </RequestExample>
118+
119+ <ResponseExample>
120+ ```json Success
121+ {
122+ "id": "user_123",
123+ "name": "John Doe",
124+ "email": "john@example.com",
125+ "created_at": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"
126+ }
127+ ```
128+ </ResponseExample>
129+
130+ ### Structural components
131+
132+ #### Steps for procedures
133+
134+ <Steps>
135+ <Step title="Install dependencies">
136+ Run `npm install` to install required packages.
137+
138+ <Check>
139+ Verify installation by running `npm list`.
140+ </Check>
141+ </Step>
142+
143+ <Step title="Configure environment">
144+ Create a `.env` file with your API credentials.
145+
146+ ```bash
147+ API_KEY=your_api_key_here
148+ ```
149+
150+ <Warning>
151+ Never commit API keys to version control.
152+ </Warning>
153+ </Step>
154+ </Steps>
155+
156+ #### Tabs for alternative content
157+
158+ <Tabs>
159+ <Tab title="macOS">
160+ ```bash
161+ brew install node
162+ npm install -g package-name
163+ ```
164+ </Tab>
165+
166+ <Tab title="Windows">
167+ ```powershell
168+ choco install nodejs
169+ npm install -g package-name
170+ ```
171+ </Tab>
172+
173+ <Tab title="Linux">
174+ ```bash
175+ sudo apt install nodejs npm
176+ npm install -g package-name
177+ ```
178+ </Tab>
179+ </Tabs>
180+
181+ #### Accordions for collapsible content
182+
183+ <AccordionGroup>
184+ <Accordion title="Troubleshooting connection issues">
185+ - **Firewall blocking**: Ensure ports 80 and 443 are open
186+ - **Proxy configuration**: Set HTTP_PROXY environment variable
187+ - **DNS resolution**: Try using 8.8.8.8 as DNS server
188+ </Accordion>
189+
190+ <Accordion title="Advanced configuration">
191+ ```javascript
192+ const config = {
193+ performance: { cache: true, timeout: 30000 },
194+ security: { encryption: 'AES-256' }
195+ };
196+ ```
197+ </Accordion>
198+ </AccordionGroup>
199+
200+ ### API documentation components
201+
202+ #### Parameter fields
203+
204+ <ParamField path="user_id" type="string" required>
205+ Unique identifier for the user. Must be a valid UUID v4 format.
206+ </ParamField>
207+
208+ <ParamField body="email" type="string" required>
209+ User's email address. Must be valid and unique within the system.
210+ </ParamField>
211+
212+ <ParamField query="limit" type="integer" default="10">
213+ Maximum number of results to return. Range: 1-100.
214+ </ParamField>
215+
216+ <ParamField header="Authorization" type="string" required>
217+ Bearer token for API authentication. Format: `Bearer YOUR_API_KEY`
218+ </ParamField>
219+
220+ #### Response fields
221+
222+ <ResponseField name="user_id" type="string" required>
223+ Unique identifier assigned to the newly created user.
224+ </ResponseField>
225+
226+ <ResponseField name="created_at" type="timestamp">
227+ ISO 8601 formatted timestamp of when the user was created.
228+ </ResponseField>
229+
230+ <ResponseField name="permissions" type="array">
231+ List of permission strings assigned to this user.
232+ </ResponseField>
233+
234+ #### Expandable nested fields
235+
236+ <ResponseField name="user" type="object">
237+ Complete user object with all associated data.
238+
239+ <Expandable title="User properties">
240+ <ResponseField name="profile" type="object">
241+ User profile information including personal details.
242+
243+ <Expandable title="Profile details">
244+ <ResponseField name="first_name" type="string">
245+ User's first name as entered during registration.
246+ </ResponseField>
247+
248+ <ResponseField name="avatar_url" type="string | null">
249+ URL to user's profile picture. Returns null if no avatar is set.
250+ </ResponseField>
251+ </Expandable>
252+ </ResponseField>
253+ </Expandable>
254+ </ResponseField>
255+
256+ ### Interactive components
257+
258+ #### Cards for navigation
259+
260+ <Card title="Getting started guide" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
261+ Complete walkthrough from installation to your first API call in under 10 minutes.
262+ </Card>
263+
264+ <CardGroup cols={2}>
265+ <Card title="Authentication" icon="key" href="/auth">
266+ Learn how to authenticate requests using API keys or JWT tokens.
267+ </Card>
268+
269+ <Card title="Rate limiting" icon="clock" href="/rate-limits">
270+ Understand rate limits and best practices for high-volume usage.
271+ </Card>
272+ </CardGroup>
273+
274+ ### Media and advanced components
275+
276+ #### Frames for images
277+
278+ Wrap all images in frames.
279+
280+ <Frame>
281+ <img src="/images/dashboard.png" alt="Main dashboard showing analytics overview" />
282+ </Frame>
283+
284+ <Frame caption="The analytics dashboard provides real-time insights">
285+ <img src="/images/analytics.png" alt="Analytics dashboard with charts" />
286+ </Frame>
287+
288+ #### Tooltips and updates
289+
290+ <Tooltip tip="Application Programming Interface - protocols for building software">
291+ API
292+ </Tooltip>
293+
294+ <Update label="Version 2.1.0" description="Released March 15, 2024">
295+ ## New features
296+ - Added bulk user import functionality
297+ - Improved error messages with actionable suggestions
298+
299+ ## Bug fixes
300+ - Fixed pagination issue with large datasets
301+ - Resolved authentication timeout problems
302+ </Update>
303+
304+ ## Required page structure
305+
306+ Every documentation page must begin with YAML frontmatter:
307+
308+ ```yaml
309+ ---
310+ title: "Clear, specific, keyword-rich title"
311+ description: "Concise description explaining page purpose and value"
312+ ---
313+ ```
314+
315+ ## Content quality standards
316+
317+ ### Code examples requirements
318+ - Always include complete, runnable examples that users can copy and execute
319+ - Show proper error handling and edge case management
320+ - Use realistic data instead of placeholder values
321+ - Include expected outputs and results for verification
322+ - Test all code examples thoroughly before publishing
323+ - Specify language and include filename when relevant
324+ - Add explanatory comments for complex logic
325+
326+ ### API documentation requirements
327+ - Document all parameters including optional ones with clear descriptions
328+ - Show both success and error response examples with realistic data
329+ - Include rate limiting information with specific limits
330+ - Provide authentication examples showing proper format
331+ - Explain all HTTP status codes and error handling
332+ - Cover complete request/response cycles
333+
334+ ### Accessibility requirements
335+ - Include descriptive alt text for all images and diagrams
336+ - Use specific, actionable link text instead of "click here"
337+ - Ensure proper heading hierarchy starting with H2
338+ - Provide keyboard navigation considerations
339+ - Use sufficient color contrast in examples and visuals
340+ - Structure content for easy scanning with headers and lists
341+
342+ ## AI assistant instructions
343+
344+ ### Component selection logic
345+ - Use **Steps** for procedures, tutorials, setup guides, and sequential instructions
346+ - Use **Tabs** for platform-specific content or alternative approaches
347+ - Use **CodeGroup** when showing the same concept in multiple languages
348+ - Use **Accordions** for supplementary information that might interrupt flow
349+ - Use **Cards and CardGroup** for navigation, feature overviews, and related resources
350+ - Use **RequestExample/ResponseExample** specifically for API endpoint documentation
351+ - Use **ParamField** for API parameters, **ResponseField** for API responses
352+ - Use **Expandable** for nested object properties or hierarchical information
353+
354+ ### Quality assurance checklist
355+ - Verify all code examples are syntactically correct and executable
356+ - Test all links to ensure they are functional and lead to relevant content
357+ - Validate Mintlify component syntax with all required properties
358+ - Confirm proper heading hierarchy with H2 for main sections, H3 for subsections
359+ - Ensure content flows logically from basic concepts to advanced topics
360+ - Check for consistency in terminology, formatting, and component usage
361+
362+ ### Error prevention strategies
363+ - Always include realistic error handling in code examples
364+ - Provide dedicated troubleshooting sections for complex procedures
365+ - Explain prerequisites clearly before beginning instructions
366+ - Include verification and testing steps with expected outcomes
367+ - Add appropriate warnings for destructive or security-sensitive actions
368+ - Validate all technical information through testing before publication
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