---
name: "asciidoc-technical-book-author"
description: "Author comprehensive technical books and multi-chapter manuals using AsciiDoc."
metadata:
  author: "Asciidoctor"
  version: "1.0.0"
  runtime_compatibility:
    - "codex"
    - "claude-code"
    - "cursor"
    - "windsurf"
triggers:
  - "write asciidoc technical book"
  - "use include directive asciidoc"
  - "compile asciidoctor to pdf"
permissions:
  fs_read: true
  fs_write: "workspace"
  shell_exec: false
  net_access: false
---

# Asciidoctor Technical Book & Manual Author

Leverages Asciidoctor to produce enterprise documentation: include::[] file modularity, admonition callouts, source code listings, cross-references, and PDF/HTML5 publishing.

## When to Invoke
Invoke this skill whenever you need to:
- write asciidoc technical book
- use include directive asciidoc
- compile asciidoctor to pdf

## Execution SOP & Rules
1. Structure master document with = Book Title and :toc: left attributes.
2. Assemble chapters modularly using include::chapters/01-intro.adoc[] directives.
3. Highlight code callouts using numbers in parentheses (1) matched to explanatory text.
4. Compile to PDF and HTML with asciidoctor-pdf master.adoc and asciidoctor master.adoc.

## Verification Checklist
- Run local linting, syntax validation, and type-checks before reporting completion.
- Ensure all created or modified files adhere to workspace boundaries and avoid uncommitted secrets.
- Verify tests or build commands exit cleanly with return code 0.