dotnet-api-docs

Generate .NET API documentation with DocFX and OpenAPI specifications.

1|Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rudironsoni/dotnet-agent-harness --skill dotnet-api-docs-rudironsoni
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Skill: dotnet-api-docs
Source: https://github.com/rudironsoni/dotnet-agent-harness/tree/main/.rulesync/skills/dotnet-api-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rudironsoni/dotnet-agent-harness --skill dotnet-api-docs-rudironsoni

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the generation of comprehensive API documentation for .NET projects, ensuring your APIs are well-documented and easy for developers to understand and use.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • DocFX Setup: Configure DocFX to generate API reference documentation from assemblies and XML comments.
  • OpenAPI as Docs: Utilize OpenAPI specifications with interactive viewers like Scalar or Swagger UI.
  • Sync Docs with Code: Implement CI validation to ensure documentation stays synchronized with code changes.
  • Use Case: Integrate DocFX into your CI pipeline to automatically build and validate API documentation whenever code is committed, preventing outdated or broken documentation from being published.

Quick Start

Configure DocFX to generate API documentation from your project's assemblies and XML comments.

Frequently Asked Questions about dotnet-api-docs

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate .NET API documentation from assemblies and XML comments?

Configure DocFX to automatically extract API references from .NET assemblies and XML comments, producing structured reference documentation. This Skill automates the generation pipeline for .NET projects.

What is the best way to keep API documentation synchronized with code changes?

Implement CI pipeline validation to automatically build and validate API documentation whenever .NET code is committed, preventing outdated or broken documentation from being published.

Can I use OpenAPI specifications with Scalar or Swagger UI for .NET API docs?

Yes, you can integrate OpenAPI specifications with interactive viewers like Scalar or Swagger UI for .NET API documentation. This Skill configures OpenAPI spec generation to provide interactive API exploration.

How does DocFX handle versioned API documentation and breaking changes?

DocFX handles versioned API documentation by supporting changelog patterns that track breaking changes and deprecated APIs. This Skill configures documentation generation to reflect version-specific API modifications across releases.

Does DocFX work with .NET projects to generate API reference documentation?

Yes, DocFX works with .NET projects to generate API reference documentation from assemblies and XML comments. This Skill configures DocFX to automate the extraction and rendering of .NET API references.

Why does my API documentation become outdated after code changes?

API documentation becomes outdated when not synchronized with code changes through automated validation. Implementing CI pipeline checks to rebuild and validate docs on every .NET commit prevents documentation drift.