Write documentation and READMEs with AI
Docs drift; bots can draft them from code quickly.
What to do
- Give the code and the audience (new contributor, API user).
- Ask for usage examples that you then actually run.
- Keep docstrings about why and contract, not restating the code.
- Ask for a changelog entry from a diff.
Copy this prompt
Write a README for this project for [audience]: purpose, install, quick start, configuration, examples, troubleshooting. Only describe features present in the code below; mark anything uncertain.
[paste key files]Check the bot's work
Run every example in the README.
Questions
Can I trust the bot on docs and comments?
Use it to plan and explain, then verify. Run every example in the README.
Which bot works best?
Grok Bot, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini all handle this prompt. Paste the same prompt into two and compare; disagreements show where to check a source.
Where these facts come from
- OWASP Top 10
- CISA: Secure by Design
- GitHub Docs: Secret scanning
- W3C: WCAG overview
- Open Source Initiative: Licenses
- NIST SP 800-218: Secure Software Development Framework
Tools, features and prices change often. We don't list prices; check each vendor's official pricing page. Never paste secrets into a prompt. Checked Oct 30, 2026.
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