AutomaDocs

AutomaDocs is an AI-powered documentation tool designed for engineering managers and tech leads working with GitHub repositories, particularly in teams of 3 to 20 people. It addresses the challenge of maintaining up-to-date internal documentation by automatically generating and refreshing structured docs directly from a connected GitHub repo each time code is pushed. This approach aims to reduce repetitive support questions and onboarding time by ensuring that documentation always reflects the current state of the codebase.

The platform operates by connecting to a GitHub repository through OAuth, scanning the entire codebase (not just individual files), and generating documentation in a process that typically takes two to five minutes depending on the size of the repo. Documentation is updated automatically within a couple of minutes after each push, ensuring that it remains current. The generated docs include function documentation with parameters, return types, and examples, utilizing structured parsing of the code. Documentation is searchable, features syntax highlighting, and provides health scores to highlight coverage gaps.

AutomaDocs includes an AI chat feature, powered by Claude, that allows users to ask questions in plain English about the codebase. Answers are grounded with citations, referencing specific files and line ranges within the repository, enabling engineers to verify responses directly in their code. The tool maps functions, classes, and imports to provide contextually accurate answers and employs hybrid search (keyword and vector) to retrieve relevant documentation. User code is analyzed in memory and not stored on disk, emphasizing privacy.

The service is web-based and requires JavaScript to function. It integrates with various AI editors, including Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Codeium IDE, and VS Code Copilot, with no plugins or extensions required. AutomaDocs offers a free tier supporting one public repository and paid plans starting from $39 per month (billed annually). Unlimited AI chat is included in the Pro plan, and no credit card is required to start. The platform is positioned for internal documentation and onboarding rather than as a public API portal.