User Guide

How Documenter Works

Complete guide to generating perfect documentation prompts in seconds.

Introduction

Welcome to Documenter, the smart way to generate code documentation. Simply upload your files, configure your preferences, and get AI-ready prompts that create comprehensive documentation for any project in seconds.

Why Documenter?

Stop wasting hours writing documentation manually. Documenter generates perfectly structured prompts optimized for AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and others, producing professional-grade documentation instantly.

Unlike other documentation tools, Documenter works entirely in your browser. Your code never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and security for your intellectual property.

Step 1: Upload Your Files

Drag & Drop or Click to Upload

The upload zone accepts files in two ways: drag files directly onto the drop zone, or click to browse your computer. You can upload multiple files at once.

Supported File Types

Documenter supports 50+ file types including:

  • Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, TSX, Vue, Svelte
  • Backend: PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, C#, Go, Rust
  • Data: JSON, XML, YAML, SQL, CSV
  • Config: .env, .gitignore, package.json, composer.json

Pro Tip

Upload all related files together (HTML + CSS + JS) to get documentation that understands how your files work together as a complete project.

Step 2: Configure Options

Customize your output with the options panel. Each option controls different aspects of the generated prompt:

Enhancement Level

Choose from Minimal, Moderate, Aggressive, or Complete to control how much detail the AI should add to your documentation.

Design Style

Select visual themes like Futuristic, Minimalist, or Classic to influence how the AI structures and presents the documentation.

Step 3: Generate Your Prompt

Once your files are uploaded and options configured, click the "Generate Prompt" button:

Instant

One-Click Generation

The prompt is generated instantly in your browser. No server processing, no waiting. Your files are analyzed and a comprehensive prompt is created in under a second.

Smart

AI-Optimized Output

Prompts are structured specifically for AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude. The format ensures the AI understands your code and produces high-quality documentation.

Step 4: Use Your Prompt

After generating your prompt, here's how to use it:

1

Copy the Prompt

Click the "Copy" button to copy the entire prompt to your clipboard instantly.

2

Open Your AI Assistant

Go to ChatGPT, Claude, or any other AI chat interface you prefer.

3

Paste & Send

Paste the prompt into the chat and send it. The AI will analyze and generate documentation.

4

Review & Refine

Review the generated documentation. Ask follow-up questions to refine specific sections.

5

Use Your Docs

Copy the documentation to your README, wiki, or wherever you need it!

Supported File Types

Web Development

Full support for all frontend and web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React (JSX/TSX), Vue, Svelte, and more.

Backend Languages

Comprehensive support for server-side languages:

  • PHP: All modern PHP including Laravel, Symfony, WordPress
  • Python: Django, Flask, FastAPI, data science notebooks
  • JavaScript/Node: Express, NestJS, and more
  • Other: Ruby, Java, C#, Go, Rust, and many more

Large Files

For very large files (>500 lines), consider splitting into smaller logical chunks or focusing on specific sections you need documented.

Pro Tips

Get the best results from Documenter with these expert tips:

  • Group Related Files: Upload HTML + CSS + JS together for context-aware docs
  • Use Custom Instructions: Add specific requirements in the options panel
  • Start Fresh: Clear files between different projects for clean prompts
  • Iterate: Generate, review, adjust options, and regenerate if needed
  • Be Specific: The more context you provide, the better the documentation
  • Review Output: AI-generated docs should always be reviewed for accuracy
  • Ask Follow-ups: After initial generation, ask the AI to expand specific sections
  • Save Templates: Keep successful prompts as templates for similar projects

Ready to Document Your Code?

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