Docgen AI
Generate clean technical documentation for any codebase directly inside VS Code.
Docgen AI helps you create and maintain documentation without writing everything manually.
What You Get
- Project README documentation
- Installation and setup guide
- Architecture documentation
- Architecture diagram export (
.svg)
- Module-level documentation files
Why Use It
- Save hours on repetitive docs writing
- Keep docs aligned with code changes
- Produce onboarding-ready documentation faster
- Improve project clarity for teammates and clients
How To Use (1 minute)
- Install the extension.
- Open your project in VS Code.
- Open the Docgen AI sidebar.
- Connect your subscription key.
- Click:
- Generate Doc to create documentation
- Update Doc to refresh existing documentation
Typical Workflow
- Generate docs after project setup
- Update docs after each important refactor
- Regenerate architecture docs before releases
Best For
- Freelancers delivering projects to clients
- Startups with fast-moving codebases
- Teams that need reliable onboarding docs
- Developers who want production-ready docs quickly
Notes
- The extension requires backend access for subscription validation and AI generation.
- Diagram output is generated as SVG for easy sharing in docs and repos.
Release Notes
See CHANGELOG.md.
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