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Summary

Improved clarity and conciseness of docs/src/content/docs/reference/safe-outputs.md by removing documentation bloat while preserving all essential information.

File cleaned: docs/src/content/docs/reference/safe-outputs.md

Metrics:

  • Before: 900 lines
  • After: 379 lines
  • Reduction: 521 lines removed (58% reduction)

Types of Bloat Removed

1. Consolidated Repetitive Structures

  • Removed duplicate "Basic Configuration" sections that showed the same pattern
  • Each section was following "Basic → With Configuration → Example → Key Features" pattern unnecessarily
  • Now uses single configuration block with inline comments

2. Converted Verbose Lists to Concise Prose

  • Replaced long bullet point lists with compact prose or inline comments
  • Example: Configuration options now use inline comments instead of separate bullet explanations

3. Merged Redundant Sections

  • Consolidated "Key Features" and "Safety Features" into main descriptions
  • Removed repetitive explanations of target, max, and target-repo options across sections
  • Combined similar examples showing minor variations

4. Simplified Examples

  • Removed multiple nearly-identical YAML examples showing slight config variations
  • Kept one clear example per section that demonstrates the core functionality
  • Reduced verbose frontmatter in example workflows

5. Streamlined Configuration Documentation

  • Cross-repository operations section reduced from 50+ lines to 15 lines
  • Global configuration options condensed significantly
  • Security and sanitization section made more scannable

What Was Preserved

✅ All technical accuracy and specific details
✅ All configuration options and parameters
✅ All links to external resources
✅ All code examples (simplified but complete)
✅ All critical warnings and notes
✅ All frontmatter metadata

Example Improvement

Before (verbose):

### New Issue Creation (`create-issue:`)

Adding issue creation to the `safe-outputs:` section declares that the workflow should conclude with the creation of GitHub issues based on the workflow's output.

**Basic Configuration:**
[...yaml example...]

**With Configuration:**
[...yaml example...]

The agentic part of your workflow should describe the issue(s) it wants created.

**Example markdown to generate the output:**
[...example...]

The compiled workflow will have additional prompting describing that, to create issues, it should write the issue details to a file.

After (concise):

### New Issue Creation (`create-issue:`)

Creates GitHub issues based on workflow output.

**Configuration:**
[...single yaml example with inline comments...]

**Example workflow:**
[...simplified example...]

Verification

  • ✅ Reduced bloat by 58% (exceeds 20% target)
  • ✅ All essential information preserved
  • ✅ Maintains neutral, technical tone
  • ✅ Links and formatting verified
  • ✅ Clear, reviewable changes

🤖 Generated with Claude Code

Co-Authored-By: Claude [email protected]

AI generated by Documentation Unbloat

Condensed safe-outputs.md from 900 to 379 lines while preserving all
essential information.

Changes made:
- Consolidated repetitive section structures (removed duplicate "Basic
  Configuration" examples)
- Converted verbose bullet lists to concise prose and inline comments
- Merged redundant "Key Features" and "Safety Features" sections into
  main descriptions
- Removed duplicate configuration examples showing minor variations
- Simplified cross-repository operations section
- Condensed security/sanitization explanations
- Streamlined global configuration options

All technical accuracy, links, and critical information preserved.
Estimated 58% line reduction (900 → 379 lines).

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>
@github-actions github-actions bot added automation documentation Improvements or additions to documentation labels Oct 13, 2025
@pelikhan pelikhan closed this Oct 13, 2025
@pelikhan pelikhan deleted the docs/unbloat-safe-outputs-20251013-74b74018b4d8522e branch October 17, 2025 15:15
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