documentation-generator
Generate documentation for migrated systems including API docs, architecture docs, and runbooks
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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/documentation-generator/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How documentation-generator Compares
| Feature / Agent | documentation-generator | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/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 creationRelated Skills
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