doc-generator

Generate Markdown documentation from source code and API specifications.

6|3|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/theneoai/skill-writer --skill doc-generator-theneoai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: doc-generator
Source: https://github.com/theneoai/skill-writer/tree/main/examples/doc-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/theneoai/skill-writer --skill doc-generator-theneoai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the manual burden of turning code, APIs, and source data into consistent, publication-ready documentation by automating extraction, validation, formatting, and delivery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Single-file documentation generation: Create API references, module guides, and README-style docs from one source file.
  • Batch directory processing: Scan entire projects, chunk large inputs, process them in parallel, and merge the results into a unified documentation set.
  • Format conversion and quality control: Convert documentation between Markdown, HTML, PDF, OpenAPI, and JSON while enforcing link checks, completeness thresholds, and quality gates.
  • Use case: A developer can point it at a repository, generate bilingual docs for the codebase, and produce a clean navigable output without writing a manual docs pipeline.

Quick Start

Ask the doc-generator skill to create documentation for the attached source file or directory and specify the target format and language you want.

Frequently Asked Questions about doc-generator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate API documentation from source code automatically?

To generate API documentation from source code, you can use an automated extraction and formatting pipeline. This approach scans source files, validates completeness, and outputs polished Markdown or related formats without manual writing.

What is the best way to create bilingual documentation for a repository?

Creating bilingual documentation for a repository is best handled by batch processing pipelines that chunk large inputs. They extract text, translate content, and merge results into a unified, navigable bilingual documentation set.

Can I convert Markdown documentation to HTML, PDF, and JSON?

Yes, you can convert Markdown documentation to HTML, PDF, and JSON. Format conversion workflows extract source content, apply transformation rules, and validate output structure to ensure consistent publication-ready results.

How does batch processing handle large codebases for documentation generation?

Batch processing handles large codebases for documentation generation by scanning entire project directories, chunking large source inputs, processing files in parallel, and merging the results into a unified documentation set.

Does automated documentation generation validate links and content completeness?

Automated documentation generation validates links and content completeness through built-in quality gates. The pipeline performs link verification, checks completeness thresholds, and enforces formatting rules before final output delivery.

When do I need an extraction, transformation, validation, and formatting pipeline for docs?

You need an extraction, transformation, validation, and formatting pipeline for docs when converting complex source code or structured data into publication-ready Markdown. It ensures quality control, link verification, and consistent formatting across batch-processed files.