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doc-generate

Scan a codebase to generate markdown documentation for architecture, APIs, and onboarding.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#documentation#markdown#onboarding#code generation#api reference
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wilsto/claude-code-starter-kit --skill doc-generate-wilsto
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: doc-generate
Source: https://github.com/wilsto/claude-code-starter-kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/doc-generate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wilsto/claude-code-starter-kit --skill doc-generate-wilsto

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of essential project documentation, including architecture overviews, API references, and developer onboarding guides, ensuring your project is well-documented and accessible.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Documentation Generation: Creates markdown files for architecture, API, and onboarding.
  • Codebase Scanning: Analyzes project structure, routes, schemas, and configuration files.
  • Use Case: When a new developer joins the team, use this Skill to generate an onboarding guide that covers setup, project structure, and conventions, allowing them to become productive quickly.

Quick Start

Use the doc-generate skill to create an onboarding guide for the project.

Frequently Asked Questions about doc-generate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate project documentation from my codebase?▼

To generate project documentation, you can scan your codebase to automatically create markdown files for architecture overviews, API references, and developer onboarding guides, outputting them directly to the docs/ directory.

Can I generate an onboarding guide for new developers automatically?▼

Yes, you can generate a developer onboarding guide automatically by scanning project structure, setup configurations, and conventions, allowing new team members to become productive quickly.

What is included in an automated architecture overview?▼

An automated architecture overview includes analysis of your project structure, entry points, configuration, module boundaries, and environment variables to document the overall system design.

How do I create API reference markdown files from route definitions?▼

Creating API reference markdown files involves scanning route definitions, request/response schemas, and configuration files to automatically document your endpoints in markdown format.

What's the best way to document module boundaries and environment variables?▼

The best way to document module boundaries and environment variables is using an automated codebase scanning tool that analyzes configuration and structure to generate structured markdown files.

Does this documentation generation approach work without external dependencies?▼

Yes, this approach works without external dependencies, analyzing your project structure and schemas directly to generate markdown files in multiple modes like Architecture, API, Onboarding, or All.

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