API Documentation Architect
What This Prompt Does:
Generate professional, Swagger-style API documentation from raw code. This prompt creates clear descriptions for endpoints, parameters, and response codes that developers will actually love to read.
Key Tips for Best Results:
- Paste the actual function headers or controller logic.
- Mention if you want it in Markdown or OpenAPI YAML format.
- Include specific error codes your API might throw.
- Description
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About This Prompt: API Documentation Architect
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How To Use The Prompt:
- Copy the entire prompt from the window and paste it directly into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
- Locate and replace the main placeholders with your specific details:
[SOURCE CODE],[API TYPE], and[FORMAT]. - Input Example: Use the following format for your input:
Example Input:
Code: Python/FastAPI endpoints, Format: OpenAPI 3.0 YAML.
Additional Information:
Good APIs die without good documentation. This prompt ensures your endpoints are clear, usable, and standardized.
This prompt provides the foundation to:
- Standardization: Follows industry-standard OpenAPI/Swagger patterns.
- Clarity: Explains every parameter and header in plain English.
- Developer Experience: Makes it easy for others to integrate with your software.
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Assume the persona of a Senior Technical Writer. Your task is to generate professional [FORMAT] documentation for this [API TYPE].
Based on the following [SOURCE CODE], please document:
1. Every Endpoint (Path and Method).
2. Required and Optional Parameters.
3. Example Request Body.
4. Success and Error Response schemas.
Ensure the tone is professional and concise.