Code Documentation Generator

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Auto-generate complete documentation including README, docstrings, and architecture docs.

Prompt

Generate comprehensive documentation for this [Language] codebase/module:

```[language]
[Paste your code]
```

Generate:
1. README.md
   - Project description
   - Installation steps
   - Quick start example
   - Configuration options
   - API reference
   - Examples
   - Contributing guide
   - License

2. Inline code comments for complex logic

3. JSDoc/PyDoc/JavaDoc docstrings for all functions:
   - Description
   - @param with types
   - @returns with type
   - @throws exceptions
   - @example usage

4. CHANGELOG.md template
5. Architecture decision record (ADR)

Style: Clear, concise, developer-friendly.

How To Use This Prompt

Paste your code and specify the language for properly formatted documentation.

Example Output

          # MyModule\n\nA lightweight utility for [purpose]. Zero dependencies, TypeScript support.\n\n## Installation\n```bash\nnpm install mymodule\n```...        

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the "Code Documentation Generator" prompt used for?

Auto-generate complete documentation including README, docstrings, and architecture docs.

Which AI models work with this prompt?

This prompt works best with Claude 3.5 Sonnet. You can also try it with other large language models for similar results.

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