ln-775-api-docs-generator

What it does

This skill enables AI agents to automatically generate comprehensive documentation for software APIs. It transforms raw code or technical specifications into structured, readable guides that explain endpoints, parameters, and usage examples.

When to use it

• You have a new API endpoint set up and need immediate developer-facing documentation without manual writing.
• Your team is refactoring an existing service and requires updated API reference materials to reflect changes.
• You are onboarding new developers and need clear, standardized guides to reduce integration friction.

Key capabilities

• Generates structured API documentation from code inputs or specifications.
• Creates detailed descriptions of endpoints, request parameters, and response formats.
• Produces usage examples to help developers understand implementation quickly.

Example prompts

• "Generate API documentation for this REST endpoint based on the provided function signature."
• "Create a developer guide explaining how to authenticate and use the payment processing API."
• "Convert these raw JSON schema definitions into formatted Markdown API reference docs."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure you provide clear input data, such as code snippets or OpenAPI specifications, to guarantee accurate output. The quality of the generated documentation depends heavily on the completeness of the source material provided to the agent.