Auto Documentation
Automatically generates clear, concise documentation from code comments and function descriptions, saving developers time.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add auto-documentation npx -- -y @trustedskills/auto-documentation
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"auto-documentation": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/auto-documentation"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill automatically generates documentation from code. It's designed to reduce manual effort in creating and maintaining technical documentation, ensuring that documentation stays up-to-date with codebase changes. The generated documentation can be used for internal teams or public consumption.
When to use it
- Onboarding new developers: Quickly provide new team members with clear documentation of existing codebases.
- Automating API documentation: Generate and update API reference materials automatically.
- Creating user guides: Produce basic user guides from code comments and function descriptions.
- Maintaining internal knowledge bases: Keep internal wikis and documentation platforms synchronized with the latest code changes.
Key capabilities
- Automatic generation of documentation
- Codebase synchronization
- Support for various programming languages (implied)
- Documentation format customization (implied)
Example prompts
- "Generate documentation for the
src/apidirectory." - "Create API reference materials from all code comments."
- "Update the internal wiki with the latest documentation."
Tips & gotchas
The quality of generated documentation depends heavily on clear and concise code comments. Ensure your codebase has sufficient commenting to maximize the skill's effectiveness.
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