Generate Docs
Automatically creates clear, concise documentation from code comments and function descriptions using advanced language models.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add generate-docs npx -- -y @trustedskills/generate-docs
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"generate-docs": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/generate-docs"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The generate-docs skill automatically creates documentation from code. It can parse code and generate structured documentation, including function descriptions and parameter details. This helps developers quickly understand existing codebases or create API references.
When to use it
- Onboarding new team members: Quickly provide them with understandable documentation of a project's codebase.
- Generating API reference materials: Create up-to-date documentation for public APIs, reducing the burden on development teams.
- Automating documentation updates: Keep documentation synchronized with code changes, minimizing manual effort and errors.
- Understanding unfamiliar code: Rapidly generate documentation to understand the purpose and functionality of a codebase you're new to.
Key capabilities
- Code parsing
- Structured documentation generation
- Function description extraction
- Parameter detail inclusion
Example prompts
- "Generate documentation for this Python function:
def calculate_area(length, width): ..." - "Create API reference documentation for the 'payments' module."
- “Document all functions in this JavaScript file.”
Tips & gotchas
The quality of generated documentation depends heavily on code comments and structure. Ensure your codebase is well-commented to maximize the effectiveness of this skill.
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