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documentation-generation-doc-generate

Creates comprehensive technical documentation from code. Generates guides, diagrams, and references for ease of use and maintenance.

What it does

This tool helps create technical documentation from a project's code. It can generate guides, diagrams, and references, keeping everything updated with the code.

When to use it

  • ✓When you need to document a software project.
  • ✓To create user guides or technical references.
  • ✓When automating documentation creation to maintain consistency.

Example of what to ask your AI

“Generate the API documentation for this project, including a user guide and an architecture diagram.”

Want more? Open the sections below.

How to use

The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.

Skill link

https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/blob/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/documentation-generation-doc-generate/SKILL.md

Ready-to-paste message

Use this skill to help me: https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/blob/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/documentation-generation-doc-generate/SKILL.md Read the SKILL.md file at that link and follow its instructions for my task.
How it works

The tool analyzes your code, comments, and configurations to extract the necessary information. It then organizes this information into different document types, ensuring they use consistent terms and follow a clear structure.

Installation

Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.

In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:

npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill documentation-generation-doc-generate

Or download just the file:

curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/documentation-generation-doc-generate/SKILL.md -o SKILL.md
Technical content (original SKILL.md)

Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.

Compatibility and maintenance

Primary editorial path for this compatibility group. The full instructions and support files remain local so existing installations continue to work offline. This is one shared procedure, not an additional capability. Preserve the callable ID when an existing manifest or client configuration uses it. Modified in AAS on 2026-09-05; original metadata and license notices are retained.

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.
  • Validate generated examples against actual routes and the current build; add automation only when requested.
  • If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

Worked example and prerequisites

For an endpoint changed to return a cursor, inspect its implementation and test fixtures, update the response example and pagination explanation, then run the existing schema/doc build and the documented read-only call against a test fixture. Record which commands actually ran. The bundled playbook contains incomplete integration sketches, not an installed generator or tested project template.

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.md for 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.
FAQ

What are 'living documentation'?

Living documentation refers to documents that automatically stay updated with code changes, ensuring the documentation never becomes outdated.

Can I use this tool if my project has no codebase?

No, this tool requires source code to extract information and generate documentation.

Does the tool expose sensitive information from my code?

No, the tool is designed to avoid exposing secrets, internal URLs, or sensitive data in the generated documentation.

Details

Original description by the author

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.

repo: sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills

Popularity

GitHub stars
48k
Ranking position
#2869
License
MIT
Updated
10/15/2026

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