code-documentation

Generate Markdown documentation, API references, and architecture guides from codebases.

1|Updated Oct 12, 2022
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npx skills add https://github.com/plastikaweb/plastikspace --skill code-documentation-plastikaweb
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Skill: code-documentation
Source: https://github.com/plastikaweb/plastikspace/tree/main/.agent/skills/code-documentation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/plastikaweb/plastikspace --skill code-documentation-plastikaweb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writing consistent, high-quality documentation for codebases, APIs, and developer guides to reduce onboarding time and miscommunication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API documentation: Generate clear, accurate API references from code and comments.
  • README and guides: Create comprehensive project readmes and developer guides.
  • Inline comments & architecture docs: Produce structured inline docs and architecture decision records.
  • Use Case: When onboarding a new team member, generate a ready-to-use documentation bundle from code.

Quick Start

Use the code-documentation skill to draft a complete documentation skeleton for a new project, including an API reference outline and README sections.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-documentation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate API documentation from existing code comments and signatures?

Generate API documentation by leveraging existing code comments and API signatures to produce clear, accurate Markdown references for libraries and services. This automates the creation of consistent developer docs without requiring heavy tooling.

Can I create architecture decision records and inline comments for a new project automatically?

Create architecture decision records and structured inline comments automatically by analyzing the codebase. This produces consistent Markdown artifacts and architecture guides to reduce onboarding time and miscommunication.

What is the best way to write a README and developer guides for onboarding new team members?

Write comprehensive project readmes and developer guides by generating a ready-to-use documentation bundle from your codebase. This provides new team members with clear, actionable docs and an API reference outline.

Does this codebase documentation approach work for projects of varying sizes and languages?

This codebase documentation approach works for software projects of varying sizes and languages. It generates structured Markdown artifacts, ADRs, and API references for libraries, services, and downstream consumers.

When do I need to generate architecture guides and structured docs for downstream consumers?

Generate architecture guides and structured docs for downstream consumers when you need to reduce onboarding time and prevent miscommunication. This provides consistent developer documentation without requiring heavy tooling.

What is the best way to draft a complete documentation skeleton for a software project?

Draft a complete documentation skeleton for a software project by generating a README, API reference outline, and architecture guides. This produces consistent Markdown artifacts from existing code comments and signatures.