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AutoDoc.ai

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Spec score 8.2 #14 of 28 in AI Documentation Generators

Spec sheet

Purpose
AutoDoc.ai analyzes repository structure and source code to generate structured documentation automatically.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Intended users
The README names open-source hackathon projects, job portfolios, and collaborative team environments as use cases.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The project is MIT licensed and says it is free for personal, academic, and commercial use.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
AI providers
Supported providers listed include OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, NVIDIA, and custom OpenAI-compatible providers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Authentication
The architecture overview identifies Supabase for email/password login, OAuth, and session management.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Documentation types
It generates README.md, CONTRIBUTING.md, and API documentation, including REST API endpoint documentation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Editing and preview
The React interface provides a live Markdown preview with manual editing.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Export
The README describes one-click export of generated documentation files.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
GitHub integration
The Node.js and Express backend uses the GitHub REST API to parse repository files and structures.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Human control
The project describes live previews and manual editing as ways for users to stay in control of generated documentation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
License and cost
The project says it is MIT licensed and free for personal, academic, and commercial use.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Preview and editing
It provides a real-time Markdown preview with inline manual editing.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Project maturity
The README marks core features as in progress and AI integration as planned in its progress section.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Repository analysis
The tool scans repository structure, configuration files, and code patterns.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Self-hosting requirements
Local setup requires Node.js v18 or later, installed dependencies, and a configured LLM provider and API key.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Setup requirement
Local setup requires Node.js v18 or later, and documentation generation requires a configured LLM provider and API key.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support and contributions
The repository invites contributors of all skill levels and provides contribution instructions and pull request guidance.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Open source Free MIT licensed · Requires an LLM provider and API key for generation Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

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