---
id: style-guide-command
kind: style-guide
title: Command Documentation Style Guide
summary: Shared expectations for documenting commands and operational flows.
status: stable
owner: core
applies_to:
  - codex
  - claude-code
languages:
  - all
generated: false
---
# Command Documentation Style Guide

- include syntax or invocation path
- describe output contract
- describe side effects
- describe failure behavior
- link to shipped validators or manifests when the command depends on them