smart-docs
AI-powered comprehensive codebase documentation generator. Analyzes project structure, identifies architecture patterns, creates C4 model diagrams, and generates professional technical documentation. Use when users need to document codebases, understand software architecture, create technical specs, or generate developer guides. Supports all programming languages. Alternative to Litho/deepwiki-rs that uses Claude Code subscription without external API costs.
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About smart-docs
The smart-docs skill is an AI-powered tool designed to automate the generation of comprehensive codebase documentation. It analyzes a project's structure, identifies architectural patterns, and produces C4 model diagrams, all while generating professional-grade technical documentation. By understanding the project, technology stack, and system architecture, this skill creates highly structured markdown output. It eliminates the need for external API calls, offering a local solution that works natively with Claude Code capabilities. This skill is ideal for users who want to document codebases, understand software architecture, or create developer guides. Unlike Litho and deepwiki-rs, smart-docs offers a subscription-free, internal solution that can handle any programming language.
FAQ
How does smart-docs generate documentation?
Smart-docs analyzes the project's structure, technology stack, and architecture. It then generates detailed markdown documentation, including overviews of the project, architecture, and individual components, and provides C4 model diagrams for visualization.
Can smart-docs handle all programming languages?
Yes, smart-docs is designed to support all programming languages, making it versatile and applicable to any codebase.
Does smart-docs require external APIs or subscriptions?
No, smart-docs uses Claude Code's native capabilities without requiring external LLM API calls or subscriptions, providing a cost-effective solution for codebase documentation.
What architectural patterns can smart-docs identify?
Smart-docs can identify various architectural patterns, including MVC/MVVM, layered architecture, microservices vs monolith, event-driven architecture, and domain-driven design patterns.
What is the output format of the documentation?
The documentation is generated in markdown format, structured in a well-organized directory with separate files for the project overview, architecture, workflow, and deep dives into individual components.
Install smart-docs
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
sopaco/deepwiki-rs