DocGen: AI-Powered Documentation Assistant for VS Code

What is DocGen?

DocGen is a Visual Studio Code extension that helps you automatically analyze, generate, and improve documentation for your code projects. Using advanced AI language models, DocGen intelligently scans your workspace, creates comprehensive documentation, and suggests improvements—all without leaving your editor.

What Can DocGen Do For You?

Scan Your Workspace

DocGen analyzes all the code and documentation files in your project to provide you with:

• A comprehensive summary of your project structure
• An overview of your application architecture
• Insights into file organization and content

Generate Documentation Automatically

Let AI do the heavy lifting! DocGen can:

• Create documentation for your code files automatically
• Process multiple files at once to save you time
• Generate clear, structured documentation that explains what your code does

Improve Existing Documentation

Already have documentation? DocGen helps make it better by:

• Analyzing your current documentation for gaps and improvements
• Suggesting enhancements powered by AI
• Ensuring your documentation stays up-to-date and comprehensive

Getting Started

Installation Requirements

To use DocGen, you'll need:

• Visual Studio Code (latest version recommended)
• An active internet connection for AI capabilities

How to Use DocGen

DocGen integrates seamlessly with VS Code through two easy methods:

1. Using GitHub Copilot Chat

• Open GitHub Copilot chat in VS Code
• Type @DocGen followed by your request
• Choose from three main commands:
  • ScanDocs — Analyze your entire workspace
  • GenerateDocs — Create new documentation
  • ImproveDocs — Enhance existing documentation

2. Conversational Workflow

• Interact with DocGen naturally through the chat interface
• Ask questions about your documentation needs
• Get real-time suggestions and improvements

Tracking Your Progress

DocGen keeps you informed every step of the way:

• View progress updates in the VS Code output panel
• Receive notifications when tasks complete
• Monitor ongoing documentation generation

Key Benefits

✓ Save Time — Automate tedious documentation tasks
✓ Improve Quality — AI-powered insights ensure comprehensive coverage
✓ Stay Organized — Keep documentation in sync with your code
✓ Work Seamlessly — Never leave your VS Code environment
✓ Scale Effortlessly — Handle large workspaces with batch processing

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to know how to code to use DocGen?
A: No! DocGen is designed to be user-friendly. Simply use the chat interface to interact with the extension.

Q: Can DocGen work with any programming language?
A: Yes! DocGen is language-agnostic and can analyze and document code in any programming language.

Q: Will DocGen overwrite my existing documentation?
A: DocGen respects your existing work. When improving documentation, it provides suggestions that you can review before applying.

Q: How does DocGen handle large projects?
A: DocGen processes files in batches, ensuring efficient handling of workspaces of any size.

Support & Feedback

Having issues or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Your feedback helps us make DocGen better for everyone.