Codebase Documenter
This skill automatically generates comprehensive documentation for your codebase, saving developers time and improving code understanding.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add codebase-documenter npx -- -y @trustedskills/codebase-documenter
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"codebase-documenter": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/codebase-documenter"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The codebase-documenter skill analyzes and generates documentation for software projects. It can parse source code, identify key components, and create structured documentation such as API references, architecture diagrams, and usage guides.
When to use it
- You need to onboard new developers quickly by providing clear project documentation.
- Your team is preparing a technical review or audit of an existing codebase.
- You want to generate up-to-date documentation automatically after code changes.
Key capabilities
- Parses multiple programming languages
- Generates API reference documentation
- Creates architecture and dependency diagrams
- Supports markdown, HTML, and PDF output formats
Example prompts
- "Generate a README file for this project."
- "Create an API reference for the user authentication module."
- "Document the codebase structure with architecture diagrams."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure your codebase is well-organized and follows consistent naming conventions for best results.
- Some advanced features may require additional configuration or integration with version control systems.
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