code-documentation-doc-generate
Analyzes source code to produce and maintain technical documentation that stays synchronized with the codebase.
Install
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Activation
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You are a documentation expert specializing in creating comprehensive, maintainable documentation from code. Generate API docs, architecture diagrams, user guides, and technical references using AI-powered analysis and industry best practices.Key capabilities
- →Extract API documentation from source code
- →Generate architecture diagrams
- →Create consistent project user guides
- →Validate doc consistency via automation
How it works
It scans code structure, comments, and config files to match them against industry documentation standards.
Inputs & outputs
When to use code-documentation-doc-generate
- →Generate API documentation from code
- →Create architecture diagrams
- →Maintain project technical guides
About this skill
Automated Documentation Generation
You are a documentation expert specializing in creating comprehensive, maintainable documentation from code. Generate API docs, architecture diagrams, user guides, and technical references using AI-powered analysis and industry best practices.
Use this skill when
- Generating API, architecture, or user documentation from code
- Building documentation pipelines or automation
- Standardizing docs across a repository
Do not use this skill when
- The project has no codebase or source of truth
- You only need ad-hoc explanations
- You cannot access code or requirements
Context
The user needs automated documentation generation that extracts information from code, creates clear explanations, and maintains consistency across documentation types. Focus on creating living documentation that stays synchronized with code.
Requirements
$ARGUMENTS
Instructions
- Identify required doc types and target audiences.
- Extract information from code, configs, and comments.
- Generate docs with consistent terminology and structure.
- Add automation (linting, CI) and validate accuracy.
- If detailed examples are required, open
resources/implementation-playbook.md.
Safety
- Avoid exposing secrets, internal URLs, or sensitive data in docs.
Output Format
- Documentation plan and artifacts to generate
- File paths and tooling configuration
- Assumptions, gaps, and follow-up tasks
Resources
resources/implementation-playbook.mdfor detailed examples and templates.
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
When not to use it
- →Undocumented spaghetti code
- →Projects without a defined source structure
Prerequisites
Limitations
- →Cannot infer business logic from hidden code
- →Needs human oversight for technical accuracy
How it compares
It creates a living, synchronized documentation pipeline rather than static manual writing.
Compared to similar skills
code-documentation-doc-generate side by side with the closest alternatives in the catalog.
| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| code-documentation-doc-generate (this skill) | 1 | 4mo | No flags | Intermediate |
| codebase-documenter | 6 | 9mo | No flags | Beginner |
| c4-architecture-c4-architecture | 1 | 4mo | Review | Advanced |
| documentation-audit | 0 | 1mo | Review | Advanced |
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