📝 Documentation Generator

Automatically generate documentation when user mentions needing API docs, README files, user guides, developer guides, or changelogs. Analyzes code and generates appropriate documentation based on context. Invoke when user mentions "document", "docs", "README", "API documentation", "guide", "changel

QUICK INSTALL
npx playbooks add skill kanopi/cms-cultivator --skill documentation-generator

About Documentation Generator

Automatically generate documentation when user mentions needing API docs, README files, user guides, developer guides, or changelogs. Analyzes code and generates appropriate documentation based on context. Invoke when user mentions "document", "docs", "README", "API documentation", "guide", "changel

The 37-word prompt provides structured documentation guidance — covering detailed methodology and consistent output formats. Install it in one command.

Use Cases

  • Writing API references and README files
  • Generating inline code comments and docstrings
  • Creating architecture decision records (ADRs)
  • Keeping docs in sync with code changes

Example Prompts

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System Prompt (37 words)

Automatically generate documentation when user mentions needing API docs, README files, user guides, developer guides, or changelogs. Analyzes code and generates appropriate documentation based on context. Invoke when user mentions "document", "docs", "README", "API documentation", "guide", "changel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Documentation Generator?

Documentation Generator is a free documentation skill for AI coding agents. Automatically generate documentation when user mentions needing API docs, README files, user guides, developer guides, or changelogs. Analyzes code and generates appropriate documentation based on context. Invoke when user mentions "document", "docs", "README", "API documentation", "guide", "changel. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with documentation expertise.

How do I use Documentation Generator with Claude Code?

Run npx playbooks add skill kanopi/cms-cultivator --skill documentation-generator in your terminal to install Documentation Generator into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.

Which AI coding agents work with Documentation Generator?

Documentation Generator is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.

Is Documentation Generator free to use?

Yes, Documentation Generator is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/kanopi/cms-cultivator/tree/main/skills/documentation-generator. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.

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