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+# Cakemail CLI Documentation Standard
+
+ABOUTME: Documentation standard defining structure, style, and conventions for the Cakemail CLI user manual.
+ABOUTME: Based on exhaustive analysis of GitHub CLI manual as reference model.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+1. [Information Architecture](#information-architecture)
+2. [Command Reference Structure](#command-reference-structure)
+3. [Writing Style & Tone](#writing-style--tone)
+4. [Formatting Conventions](#formatting-conventions)
+5. [Section Standards](#section-standards)
+6. [Examples & Code Blocks](#examples--code-blocks)
+7. [What NOT to Do](#what-not-to-do)
+
+---
+
+## Information Architecture
+
+### Manual Organization (Top Level)
+
+The manual follows a progressive disclosure pattern from beginner to advanced:
+
+1. **Getting Started** - Installation, authentication, first steps
+2. **Core Concepts** - Fundamental understanding required for effective use
+3. **Feature Sections** (3-8) - Organized by user workflow/domain (Email, Campaigns, Contacts, etc.)
+4. **Advanced Usage** - Power user techniques, scripting, automation
+5. **Command Reference** - Complete technical reference
+6. **Troubleshooting** - Problem resolution
+7. **Appendix** - Supporting materials (changelog, glossary, etc.)
+
+### Navigation Hierarchy
+
+```
+Manual Root (README.md)
+├── Section Folders (numbered 01-11)
+│   ├── Section README.md (overview + links)
+│   └── Topic Articles (individual .md files)
+└── Command Reference
+    ├── Command Reference README.md (index)
+    └── Command Group Files (e.g., campaigns.md, contacts.md)
+```
+
+### Organization Principles
+
+- **Workflow-Centric**: Group by what users want to accomplish, not by API structure
+- **Progressive Complexity**: Simple → Intermediate → Advanced → Reference
+- **Clear Hierarchy**: Maximum 3 levels deep (Section → Topic → Subsection)
+- **Consistent Numbering**: Use 01-11 prefix for sections to enforce ordering
+- **Single Responsibility**: Each article covers ONE concept or command group
+
+---
+
+## Command Reference Structure
+
+### Command Group Article Template
+
+Every command group article (e.g., `campaigns.md`, `interests.md`) MUST follow this exact structure:
+
+```markdown
+# [Resource] Commands
+
+[One-line description of what this resource does] (version if applicable).
+
+## Overview
+
+[2-3 paragraph explanation of the resource and why it exists]
+
+**Available Commands:**
+- [`resource command`](#resource-command) - Brief description
+- [`resource command2`](#resource-command2) - Brief description
+
+**Key Features:**
+- Feature 1
+- Feature 2
+- Feature 3
+
+**Use Cases:**
+- Use case 1
+- Use case 2
+- Use case 3
+
+---
+
+## resource command
+
+[One-line description of what this command does]
+
+### Usage
+
+```bash
+cakemail resource command [arguments] [options]
+```
+
+### Arguments
+
+- `<required-arg>` - Description (required)
+- `[optional-arg]` - Description (optional - explain default behavior)
+
+### Options
+
+- `-s, --short <value>` - Description
+- `-f, --flag` - Boolean flag description
+
+### Examples
+
+**[Descriptive scenario name]:**
+```bash
+$ cakemail resource command args
+```
+
+**Output:**
+```
+[Show actual terminal output]
+```
+
+**[Another scenario]:**
+```bash
+$ cakemail resource command --flag
+```
+
+### Notes
+
+- Important detail about behavior
+- Edge case or limitation
+- Related considerations
+
+---
+
+[Repeat for each command]
+
+---
+
+## Common Workflows
+
+### Workflow 1: [Descriptive Name]
+
+```bash
+# Step 1 comment
+cakemail command1
+
+# Step 2 comment
+cakemail command2
+```
+
+---
+
+## [Additional Sections as Needed]
+
+### Best Practices
+### Troubleshooting
+### Integration with Other Commands
+### Comparison with Related Features
+
+```
+
+### Required Sections (All Commands)
+
+Every command documentation MUST include:
+
+1. **Title** - Command name as H1
+2. **One-line description** - Imperative form, starts with verb
+3. **Usage** - Exact syntax with square brackets for optional args
+4. **Arguments** - Required vs optional explicitly marked
+5. **Options** - All flags with short and long forms
+6. **Examples** - Minimum 2, showing different scenarios with actual output
+
+### Optional Sections (Use When Relevant)
+
+- **Notes** - Important behavioral details, edge cases
+- **See Also** - Links to related commands
+- **Aliases** - If command has aliases
+- **Environment Variables** - If command respects env vars
+- **Configuration** - If command uses config values
+
+### Mandatory for Complex Commands
+
+If command has ANY of these characteristics, include these sections:
+
+- **Interactive flow** → Document each prompt/choice
+- **Multiple modes** → Show each mode separately with examples
+- **Security implications** → Add warnings and best practices
+- **Destructive operations** → Add clear warnings, show confirmation prompts
+- **Profile-specific behavior** → Show output for different profiles
+
+---
+
+## Writing Style & Tone
+
+### Voice Guidelines
+
+**DO:**
+- Use imperative mood for instructions: "Create a campaign", "List contacts"
+- Use declarative for descriptions: "This command lists all campaigns"
+- Use active voice: "The CLI validates input" not "Input is validated by the CLI"
+- Address the user as "you" when explaining behavior
+- Write in present tense: "The command returns..." not "The command will return..."
+
+**DON'T:**
+- Use passive voice unnecessarily
+- Use future tense ("will list") when present works ("lists")
+- Use overly formal language ("utilize" → "use", "in order to" → "to")
+- Use conversational filler ("basically", "just", "simply")
+
+### Sentence Structure
+
+- **Keep it short**: Aim for 15-20 words per sentence
+- **One idea per sentence**: Don't chain multiple concepts
+- **Front-load important information**: Start with the main point
+- **Use parallel structure**: "Create, update, and delete" not "Create, updating, and delete"
+
+### Technical Terminology
+
+- **Be consistent**: Pick one term and stick with it throughout all docs
+- **Define on first use**: Explain technical terms when first mentioned in a section
+- **Use standard terms**: Prefer industry-standard terminology (e.g., "pagination" not "paging")
+- **Format consistently**:
+  - Commands: `cakemail command`
+  - Options/flags: `--flag` or `-f`
+  - Arguments: `<required>` or `[optional]`
+  - API endpoints: `/api/v1/resource`
+  - Variables: `variable_name`
+
+### Tone Characteristics
+
+From GitHub CLI manual analysis:
+
+- **Professional but Approachable**: Technical but not intimidating
+- **Concise**: Every word earns its place
+- **Practical**: Focus on what users need to accomplish
+- **Clear**: Eliminate ambiguity
+- **Instructional**: Direct guidance over explanation
+
+---
+
+## Formatting Conventions
+
+### Headers
+
+```markdown
+# H1 - Article Title Only (once per file)
+## H2 - Major Sections
+### H3 - Subsections
+#### H4 - Rarely Used (avoid if possible)
+```
+
+**Rules:**
+- Only ONE H1 per file (the article title)
+- Use H2 for major sections (commands, workflows)
+- Use H3 for subsections within commands (Usage, Arguments, Examples)
+- Avoid H4+ (restructure if needed)
+- Use sentence case: "Command reference" not "Command Reference"
+
+### Lists
+
+**Unordered Lists:**
+```markdown
+- Item 1
+- Item 2
+  - Nested item (use 2 spaces)
+- Item 3
+```
+
+**Ordered Lists:**
+```markdown
+1. First step
+2. Second step
+3. Third step
+```
+
+**Rules:**
+- Use hyphens `-` for unordered lists (not asterisks or plus)
+- Use consistent indentation (2 spaces for nesting)
+- Keep list items parallel in structure
+- Don't mix ordered and unordered at same level
+
+### Code Formatting
+
+**Inline Code:**
+- Commands: `cakemail campaigns list`
+- Flags: `--format json`
+- Values: `table`, `json`, `compact`
+- File paths: `/path/to/file`
+- Variables: `account_id`
+
+**Code Blocks:**
+```markdown
+```bash
+cakemail command --flag value
+```
+```
+
+**Rules:**
+- Always specify language for syntax highlighting
+- Use `bash` for command examples
+- Use `json` for JSON output
+- Use `text` or no language for plain terminal output
+- Show prompts with `$` for user commands
+
+### Tables
+
+```markdown
+| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
+|----------|----------|----------|
+| Value 1  | Value 2  | Value 3  |
+```
+
+**When to Use Tables:**
+- Comparing multiple items (commands, options, features)
+- Quick reference information
+- Showing output format
+
+**When NOT to Use Tables:**
+- Long descriptions (use lists instead)
+- Complex nested data (use examples instead)
+- Anything that wraps awkwardly
+
+### Emphasis
+
+- **Bold** for UI elements, important terms, warnings
+- *Italics* for emphasis (use sparingly)
+- `Code formatting` for technical terms, commands, values
+
+**DON'T:**
+- Use ALL CAPS for emphasis (except in warnings: `WARNING:`)
+- Mix multiple emphasis styles (`**_bold italic_**` is excessive)
+- Overuse bold (loses impact)
+
+---
+
+## Section Standards
+
+### Overview Section (Command Group Articles)
+
+**Purpose**: Orient readers to what the command group does and why it exists.
+
+**Structure:**
+1. What the resource is (1-2 sentences)
+2. Why it matters / common use cases (1 paragraph)
+3. Available Commands list with anchors
+4. Key Features (3-5 bullet points)
+5. Use Cases (3-5 realistic scenarios)
+
+**Example:**
+```markdown
+## Overview
+
+Interests are list-specific preferences that contacts can subscribe to. Unlike tags which are global, interests are specific to each list and are commonly used for newsletter preferences, topic subscriptions, and opt-in categories.
+
+**Available Commands:**
+- [`interests list`](#interests-list) - List all interests in a list
+- [`interests create`](#interests-create) - Create a new interest
+
+**Key Features:**
+- List-specific (not global like tags)
+- Support auto-detection when only one list exists
+- Optional URL-friendly aliases
+```
+
+### Usage Section
+
+**Always include:**
+- Exact command syntax
+- Square brackets `[optional]` for optional arguments
+- Angle brackets `<required>` for required arguments
+- `[options]` placeholder for flags
+
+**Example:**
+```markdown
+### Usage
+
+```bash
+cakemail interests create [list-id] --name <name> [options]
+```
+```
+
+### Arguments Section
+
+**Format:**
+```markdown
+### Arguments
+
+- `<arg-name>` - Description (required)
+- `[arg-name]` - Description (optional - default: value)
+```
+
+**Rules:**
+- List in the order they appear in usage
+- Mark required vs optional explicitly
+- Explain default behavior for optional args
+- Include data type if not obvious (e.g., "List ID (number)")
+
+### Options Section
+
+**Format:**
+```markdown
+### Options
+
+- `-s, --short <value>` - Description
+- `-f, --flag` - Boolean flag description
+```
+
+**Rules:**
+- List short form first, then long form
+- Show `<value>` if option takes an argument
+- Omit `<value>` for boolean flags
+- Alphabetize for long lists
+- Group related options together
+
+### Examples Section
+
+**CRITICAL**: This is the most important section. Users learn by example.
+
+**Structure for Each Example:**
+
+```markdown
+**[Descriptive scenario label]:**
+```bash
+$ cakemail command args
+```
+
+**Output:**
+```
+Actual terminal output here
+```
+```
+
+**Rules:**
+- Always start with a bold descriptive label
+- Show the command with `$` prompt
+- Show realistic output (not `<output>` placeholder)
+- Progress from simple to complex
+- Include minimum 2 examples, ideally 3-5
+- Show different use cases, not just flag variations
+
+**Example Types to Include:**
+1. **Basic usage** - Simplest form
+2. **Common scenario** - Real-world use case
+3. **With options** - Show useful flags
+4. **JSON output** - For Developer profile
+5. **Error handling** - What happens when it fails
+
+### Notes Section
+
+**When to include:**
+- Important behavioral details not obvious from usage
+- Edge cases or limitations
+- Performance considerations
+- Related concepts users should know
+
+**Format:**
+```markdown
+### Notes
+
+- First important note
+- Second consideration
+- Related detail
+```
+
+### Workflow Sections
+
+**Purpose**: Show how multiple commands work together.
+
+**Structure:**
+```markdown
+## Common Workflows
+
+### Workflow 1: [Descriptive Name]
+
+```bash
+# Step 1: Brief explanation
+cakemail command1
+
+# Step 2: What this does
+cakemail command2 | cakemail command3
+```
+```
+
+**Include:**
+- Comments explaining each step
+- Realistic multi-step scenarios
+- Piping and composition examples
+- Error handling considerations
+
+---
+
+## Examples & Code Blocks
+
+### Command Examples
+
+**Show Real Terminal Interaction:**
+
+```markdown
+**Create with confirmation:**
+```bash
+$ cakemail campaigns delete 123
+```
+
+**Output:**
+```
+⚠ Delete campaign 'Summer Sale'?
+  This action cannot be undone
+
+Delete campaign? (y/N): y
+
+✓ Campaign deleted successfully
+```
+```
+
+**Rules:**
+- Include `$` prompt for user commands
+- Show multi-line output as it appears
+- Include prompts and confirmation dialogs
+- Show success/error symbols (✓, ✗, ⚠)
+- Use realistic IDs and names, not placeholders
+
+### JSON Output Examples
+
+```markdown
+**Developer profile:**
+```bash
+$ cakemail --profile developer interests list
+```
+
+**Output:**
+```json
+{
+  "data": [
+    {"id": 1, "name": "Product Updates", "alias": "updates"}
+  ]
+}
+```
+```
+
+**Rules:**
+- Show actual valid JSON (not pseudo-JSON)
+- Format with proper indentation (2 spaces)
+- Include relevant fields only (don't show everything)
+- Use realistic values
+
+### Multi-Step Examples
+
+```markdown
+**Complete workflow:**
+```bash
+# Create the campaign
+$ cakemail campaigns create \
+  --name "Newsletter" \
+  --list-id 123
+
+✓ Campaign created: ID 456
+
+# Schedule it
+$ cakemail campaigns schedule 456 \
+  --date "2025-10-15 09:00"
+
+✓ Campaign scheduled for Oct 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
+```
+```
+
+**Rules:**
+- Use line continuation `\` for long commands
+- Show output after each command
+- Include comments explaining the flow
+- Number steps if order matters
+
+---
+
+## What NOT to Do
+
+### ❌ Anti-Patterns in Structure
+
+**DON'T duplicate information across sections:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+## campaigns list
+
+List all campaigns.
+
+### Description
+This command lists all campaigns.
+
+### Usage
+Use this command to list campaigns:
+```bash
+cakemail campaigns list
+```
+
+✅ GOOD:
+## campaigns list
+
+List all campaigns for the current account.
+
+### Usage
+```bash
+cakemail campaigns list [options]
+```
+```
+
+**DON'T create deeply nested sections:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+# Campaigns
+## Campaign Management
+### Managing Campaigns
+#### List Campaigns
+##### campaigns list command
+
+✅ GOOD:
+# Campaign Commands
+## campaigns list
+```
+
+**DON'T split related information awkwardly:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+## campaigns create
+
+Create a campaign.
+
+[15 pages of other content]
+
+## campaigns create options
+[Options documented far from the command]
+
+✅ GOOD:
+## campaigns create
+
+Create a campaign.
+
+### Usage
+### Arguments
+### Options
+[Everything together]
+```
+
+### ❌ Anti-Patterns in Writing
+
+**DON'T use vague placeholders:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+```bash
+cakemail campaigns create --name <name>
+```
+
+Output: <output will be shown here>
+
+✅ GOOD:
+```bash
+$ cakemail campaigns create --name "Summer Sale"
+```
+
+**Output:**
+```
+✓ Campaign created successfully
+  ID: 456
+  Name: Summer Sale
+```
+```
+
+**DON'T explain what users can already see:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+The above command creates a campaign with the name option set to the value you specified and outputs the result showing the campaign was created.
+
+✅ GOOD:
+[Let the example speak for itself, or add meaningful context]
+This creates a draft campaign ready for content and scheduling.
+```
+
+**DON'T use uncertain language:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+This might return a list of campaigns, possibly in table format.
+You should probably use the --force flag.
+
+✅ GOOD:
+Returns all campaigns in table format (default).
+Use `--force` to skip the confirmation prompt.
+```
+
+**DON'T use conversational filler:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+So basically, you just simply need to run the command, and it will go ahead and create the campaign for you.
+
+✅ GOOD:
+Run the command to create a campaign.
+```
+
+### ❌ Anti-Patterns in Examples
+
+**DON'T show incomplete output:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+```bash
+$ cakemail campaigns list
+```
+[output truncated]
+...
+
+✅ GOOD:
+```bash
+$ cakemail campaigns list
+```
+
+**Output:**
+```
+┌────┬──────────────┬──────────┐
+│ ID │ Name         │ Status   │
+├────┼──────────────┼──────────┤
+│ 1  │ Summer Sale  │ draft    │
+│ 2  │ Welcome      │ sent     │
+└────┴──────────────┴──────────┘
+```
+```
+
+**DON'T show only the happy path:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+Only showing successful examples with no errors or edge cases
+
+✅ GOOD:
+Include examples of:
+- Success cases
+- Common errors
+- Edge cases (empty lists, missing args)
+```
+
+**DON'T use fake data poorly:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+```bash
+$ cakemail campaigns get 999999
+Campaign: asdfasdf
+Status: foo
+```
+
+✅ GOOD:
+```bash
+$ cakemail campaigns get 456
+Campaign: Summer Sale 2025
+Status: draft
+```
+```
+
+### ❌ Anti-Patterns in Formatting
+
+**DON'T mix code formatting styles:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+Run `cakemail campaigns list` or **cakemail campaigns list** or cakemail campaigns list
+
+✅ GOOD:
+Run `cakemail campaigns list`
+```
+
+**DON'T overuse emphasis:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+**This is _VERY_ `important`!!!** You **MUST** use the **`--force`** **flag**!
+
+✅ GOOD:
+Use the `--force` flag to skip confirmation.
+
+**Warning:** This action cannot be undone.
+```
+
+**DON'T use inconsistent header capitalization:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+## Usage Instructions
+### how to use this
+## IMPORTANT NOTES
+
+✅ GOOD:
+## Usage
+### Arguments
+## Important notes
+```
+
+### ❌ Anti-Patterns in Organization
+
+**DON'T organize by technical implementation:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+- API v1 Commands
+- API v2 Commands
+- Database Operations
+- HTTP Endpoints
+
+✅ GOOD:
+- Campaign Management
+- Contact Management
+- Email Operations
+```
+
+**DON'T create orphan pages:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+File exists but isn't linked from parent README or any other page
+
+✅ GOOD:
+Every page is discoverable through the navigation hierarchy
+```
+
+**DON'T create redundant READMEs:**
+
+```markdown
+❌ BAD:
+docs/user-manual/README.md (lists everything)
+docs/user-manual/09-command-reference/README.md (lists same commands)
+docs/user-manual/09-command-reference/campaigns.md (lists campaign commands again)
+
+✅ GOOD:
+docs/user-manual/README.md (high-level TOC)
+docs/user-manual/09-command-reference/README.md (command index with brief descriptions)
+docs/user-manual/09-command-reference/campaigns.md (full documentation)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Quality Checklist
+
+Before publishing any documentation, verify:
+
+### Structure
+- [ ] File follows the standard template for its type
+- [ ] All required sections are present
+- [ ] Sections appear in the standard order
+- [ ] Headers use consistent capitalization
+- [ ] Navigation links are correct and working
+
+### Content
+- [ ] One-line description is clear and starts with a verb
+- [ ] Usage syntax is exact and unambiguous
+- [ ] All arguments and options are documented
+- [ ] At least 2 realistic examples with actual output
+- [ ] Examples progress from simple to complex
+
+### Writing
+- [ ] Active voice used throughout
+- [ ] Imperative mood for instructions
+- [ ] Present tense for descriptions
+- [ ] No conversational filler
+- [ ] Technical terms defined on first use
+- [ ] Consistent terminology
+
+### Formatting
+- [ ] Commands formatted as `inline code`
+- [ ] Code blocks specify language
+- [ ] Examples show `$` prompt
+- [ ] JSON properly formatted
+- [ ] Tables align properly
+- [ ] Emphasis used sparingly and consistently
+
+### Examples
+- [ ] Show realistic data (not placeholders)
+- [ ] Include actual terminal output
+- [ ] Show both success and error cases
+- [ ] Demonstrate real-world scenarios
+- [ ] Include profile-specific variations where relevant
+
+### Cross-References
+- [ ] All links use production URL format
+- [ ] All links tested and working
+- [ ] Link destinations exist
+- [ ] No "Next Steps" or "Related" navigation sections (removed for external publication)
+
+---
+
+## Link Format Standard
+
+### Production URL Format
+
+All internal links in the documentation MUST use the production URL format:
+
+```markdown
+[Link Text](/en/cli/[category]/[article]/)
+```
+
+### URL Construction Rules
+
+1. **Base Path**: All URLs start with `/en/cli/`
+
+2. **Category**: Directory name without number prefix
+   - File: `01-getting-started/` → URL: `/en/cli/getting-started/`
+   - File: `09-command-reference/` → URL: `/en/cli/command-reference/`
+
+3. **Article**: Filename without number prefix and without `.md` extension
+   - File: `02-authentication.md` → URL: `authentication/`
+   - File: `15-tags.md` → URL: `tags/`
+
+4. **Trailing Slash**: Always include trailing `/` for URLs without anchors
+   - ✅ `/en/cli/getting-started/authentication/`
+   - ❌ `/en/cli/getting-started/authentication`
+
+5. **Anchors**: When linking to specific sections, omit trailing slash before anchor
+   - ✅ `/en/cli/command-reference/contacts#contacts-list`
+   - ❌ `/en/cli/command-reference/contacts/#contacts-list`
+
+### Examples
+
+**File Structure → Production URL:**
+
+```
+docs/user-manual/
+├── 01-getting-started/
+│   ├── 02-authentication.md     → /en/cli/getting-started/authentication/
+│   └── 04-configuration.md      → /en/cli/getting-started/configuration/
+├── 02-core-concepts/
+│   ├── 02-profile-system.md     → /en/cli/core-concepts/profile-system/
+│   └── 03-smart-defaults.md     → /en/cli/core-concepts/smart-defaults/
+└── 09-command-reference/
+    ├── 03-lists.md              → /en/cli/command-reference/lists/
+    ├── 04-contacts.md           → /en/cli/command-reference/contacts/
+    └── 15-tags.md               → /en/cli/command-reference/tags/
+```
+
+**Link Examples:**
+
+```markdown
+# Good - Production format
+[Authentication](/en/cli/getting-started/authentication/)
+[Profile System](/en/cli/core-concepts/profile-system/)
+[Lists Commands](/en/cli/command-reference/lists/)
+[contacts list](/en/cli/command-reference/contacts#contacts-list)
+
+# Bad - Relative paths (do not use)
+[Authentication](../01-getting-started/02-authentication.md)
+[Profile System](./02-profile-system.md)
+```
+
+### Special Cases
+
+**README Files**: README.md files map to the category root
+
+```
+docs/user-manual/
+├── README.md                    → /en/cli/
+└── 01-getting-started/
+    └── README.md                → /en/cli/getting-started/
+```
+
+**Command Reference Links**: Command group articles are always under `/command-reference/`
+
+```markdown
+# All command groups
+[Config Commands](/en/cli/command-reference/config/)
+[Contacts Commands](/en/cli/command-reference/contacts/)
+[Tags Commands](/en/cli/command-reference/tags/)
+```
+
+### Validation
+
+All internal links should be validated to ensure:
+1. **Destination file exists**: The target file is present in the documentation
+2. **URL format is correct**: Follows the production URL pattern
+3. **No relative paths**: All links use absolute `/en/cli/` format
+
+**Note**: Anchor validation is not required during pre-publication as markdown platforms auto-generate anchors from headers. As long as the destination file exists and contains the referenced header, the anchor will work.
+
+---
+
+## Maintenance Guidelines
+
+### Pre-Release Documentation Standards
+
+For documentation intended for external publication (before official release):
+
+**DO NOT INCLUDE:**
+- ❌ Version numbers (v1.4.0, v1.5.0, etc.) - Remove all version annotations
+- ❌ "Next Steps" sections - Navigation sections are removed for external platforms
+- ❌ "Related Topics" sections - Cross-linking handled by documentation platform
+- ❌ "Related Sections" sections - Platform provides navigation
+- ❌ Changelog files - Not relevant pre-release
+- ❌ Migration guides - No previous versions to migrate from
+- ❌ Section README.md files - Only keep main README.md
+
+**RATIONALE:**
+- Documentation will be published on a platform that provides its own navigation
+- Version references are not meaningful pre-release
+- Cleaner, more focused content without redundant navigation
+
+### Version Changes (Post-Release)
+
+When adding new features after release:
+1. Add version indicator: `(v1.6.0+)` in first mention
+2. Update command reference README
+3. Update parent section README if adding new capabilities
+4. Add to changelog
+
+### Deprecations
+
+When deprecating features:
+1. Mark as deprecated with version: `(deprecated in v1.7.0)`
+2. Explain what to use instead
+3. Keep documentation for 2 major versions
+4. Add to migration guide
+
+### Updates
+
+When updating existing docs:
+1. Verify all examples still work
+2. Update version numbers if behavior changed (post-release only)
+3. Check all links still valid
+4. Update "Last updated" if file has one
+
+---
+
+## Reference Models
+
+### GitHub CLI Manual Strengths (Apply These)
+
+✅ **Clear hierarchy**: Commands → Subcommands → Examples
+✅ **Consistent structure**: Every command page follows same pattern
+✅ **Minimal verbosity**: Direct and to the point
+✅ **Practical examples**: Show real usage, not abstract syntax
+✅ **Progressive disclosure**: Simple → Advanced
+✅ **Scannable format**: Easy to find specific information
+
+### GitHub CLI Manual Differences (Cakemail Adaptations)
+
+**GitHub CLI**: Minimal workflow documentation
+**Cakemail CLI**: Extensive workflow sections showing multi-command scenarios
+
+**GitHub CLI**: No profile system
+**Cakemail CLI**: Show profile-specific behavior prominently
+
+**GitHub CLI**: Simple confirmation patterns
+**Cakemail CLI**: Detailed confirmation and interactive flow documentation
+
+**GitHub CLI**: Limited troubleshooting
+**Cakemail CLI**: Comprehensive troubleshooting sections
+
+---
+
+## Conclusion
+
+This standard ensures:
+- **Consistency**: All documentation follows same patterns
+- **Usability**: Users can quickly find what they need
+- **Clarity**: Information is unambiguous and actionable
+- **Completeness**: All necessary information is present
+- **Maintainability**: Easy to update and extend
+
+When in doubt, ask:
+1. "Is this how GitHub CLI would document it?"
+2. "Can a user accomplish their task with just this information?"
+3. "Is every word necessary?"
+4. "Would I understand this if I were new to the CLI?"
+
+If the answer to any is "no", revise.