documentation-generator

Generate documentation for migrated systems including API docs, architecture docs, and runbooks

509 stars

Best use case

documentation-generator is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Generate documentation for migrated systems including API docs, architecture docs, and runbooks

Teams using documentation-generator should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/documentation-generator/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/code-migration-modernization/skills/documentation-generator/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/documentation-generator/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How documentation-generator Compares

Feature / Agentdocumentation-generatorStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Generate documentation for migrated systems including API docs, architecture docs, and runbooks

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Documentation Generator Skill

Generates comprehensive documentation for migrated systems including API documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.

## Purpose

Enable documentation creation for:
- API documentation generation
- Architecture documentation
- Runbook generation
- Change documentation
- Diagram generation

## Capabilities

### 1. API Documentation Generation
- Generate from OpenAPI specs
- Create interactive docs
- Include examples
- Support versioning

### 2. Architecture Documentation
- Create architecture diagrams
- Document components
- Map dependencies
- Explain patterns

### 3. Runbook Generation
- Create operational procedures
- Document troubleshooting
- Include escalation paths
- Generate playbooks

### 4. Change Documentation
- Document migration changes
- Track before/after
- Note breaking changes
- Generate release notes

### 5. Migration Guide Creation
- Create upgrade guides
- Document migration steps
- Include rollback procedures
- Provide checklists

### 6. Diagram Generation
- Generate architecture diagrams
- Create sequence diagrams
- Build data flow diagrams
- Produce deployment diagrams

## Tool Integrations

| Tool | Purpose | Integration Method |
|------|---------|-------------------|
| Swagger UI | API docs | CLI |
| AsyncAPI | Event docs | CLI |
| PlantUML | Diagrams | CLI |
| Mermaid | Diagrams | Markdown |
| Backstage | Developer portal | Config |
| MkDocs | Documentation site | CLI |

## Output Schema

```json
{
  "generationId": "string",
  "timestamp": "ISO8601",
  "documentation": {
    "api": {
      "path": "string",
      "format": "string"
    },
    "architecture": {
      "path": "string",
      "diagrams": []
    },
    "runbooks": [],
    "guides": []
  },
  "artifacts": {
    "site": "string",
    "pdfs": [],
    "diagrams": []
  }
}
```

## Integration with Migration Processes

- **documentation-migration**: Primary doc generation
- All migration processes (change documentation)

## Related Skills

- `openapi-generator`: API spec generation
- `knowledge-extractor`: Source material

## Related Agents

- `documentation-migration-agent`: Doc orchestration
- `operational-readiness-agent`: Runbook creation

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