Open Source — Free Forever

AI-generated help docs for your web app with Claude skills, in minutes not weeks

Install from PyPI, tell Claude to generate docs, and get a complete help center with annotated screenshots. Free forever for self-hosted. Pro Kit ($29) for unlimited pages and premium themes. $5/mo to host on kodadocs.com.

uvx kodadocs mcp
See it in action ↓
yourapp.kodadocs.com
Y YourApp Docs Search docs... GUIDES Getting Started Dashboard Settings Users REFERENCE API Reference Billing Powered by KodaDocs Docs › Guides › Getting Started Getting Started with Your Dashboard Overview 1,284 +12% 847 +8% 94.2% $12.4k Active Pending Active 1 2 3

How it works

Three steps from zero to a published help center.

01

Add MCP Server

Add KodaDocs to your Claude Code config. No install needed — runs via uvx.

uvx kodadocs mcp
02

Tell Claude

Say "Generate docs for my app" and Claude reads your code, captures screenshots, and writes articles.

"Generate docs for my app"
03

Get Docs

A complete help center with annotated screenshots, ready to self-host or deploy to kodadocs.com.

yourapp.kodadocs.com

See it in action

Real documentation sites generated by KodaDocs — from code to published help center.

adventurelog.kodadocs.com
AdventureLog documentation generated by KodaDocs

AdventureLog

Self-hosted travel companion — trip planning, location tracking, interactive maps, and world travel progress.

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ghostfolio.kodadocs.com
Ghostfolio documentation generated by KodaDocs

Ghostfolio

Open-source wealth management — portfolio tracking, net worth, market data.

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immich-docs.kodadocs.com
Immich documentation generated by KodaDocs

Immich

Self-hosted photo management — AI search, face recognition, albums.

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apache-answer.kodadocs.com
Apache Answer documentation generated by KodaDocs

Apache Answer

Open-source Q&A platform — community discussions, tags, badges, and user profiles.

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snipe-it.kodadocs.com
Snipe-IT documentation generated by KodaDocs

Snipe-IT

Open-source IT asset management — hardware tracking, licenses, accessories, and reporting.

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koel.kodadocs.com
Koel documentation generated by KodaDocs

Koel

Personal music streaming server — playlists, equalizer, multi-user, Last.fm and Spotify integrations.

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rallly.kodadocs.com
Rallly documentation generated by KodaDocs

Rallly

Open-source scheduling tool — create polls, collect votes, and find the best time to meet.

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Before & After

What your docs situation looks like, before and after KodaDocs.

Before KodaDocs
No user-facing documentation
Support tickets for basic questions
Days to write docs manually
Screenshots go stale immediately
help.yourapp.com 404 Help Center Not Found
After KodaDocs
Complete help center with guides
Annotated screenshots for every page
Generated in minutes, not days
Re-run to update when code changes
yourapp.kodadocs.com Y Docs Search... Getting Started Dashboard Settings Users API Reference Powered by KodaDocs Getting Started 1.2k 847 94% $12k 1 2 3

Everything you need

From code analysis to published help center — KodaDocs handles the entire pipeline.

Screenshot Capture

Headless Playwright captures every page of your running app automatically.

AI-Written Articles

Claude reads your code and writes complete help articles — Getting Started, features, FAQ, troubleshooting.

Framework Detection

Auto-detects Next.js, React Router, Vue, and more. Discovers routes from your source code.

Hosted Subdomain

Deploy to yourapp.kodadocs.com with a single command. SSL and CDN included.

Premium Themes

Choose from polished themes that match your brand. Custom CSS and colors for Pro users.

Search Analytics

See what your users search for. Understand gaps in your documentation and improve.

Simple pricing

Free forever for self-hosted. One-time Pro Kit for power users. Optional hosting add-on.

Free

For getting started

$0 /forever
  • 15 pages per generation
  • All 18+ frameworks
  • Screenshot capture + annotation
  • AI article generation
  • 1 default theme
  • Self-host anywhere
  • "Powered by KodaDocs" badge
Most Popular Launch Price

Pro Kit

For power users

$39 $29 /one-time
Get the Pro Kit
  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited pages per generation
  • 12 pro skill workflows
  • All 6+ premium themes
  • Custom brand colors & logo
  • Auth-gated app support
  • Badge removable
  • Self-host anywhere

+ Hosting

Managed deploy add-on

$5 /month
Add Hosting
  • Everything in Pro Kit
  • yourapp.kodadocs.com hosting
  • Custom domain (help.yourapp.com)
  • Search analytics
  • Password protection

Doc generation is never gated — free or Pro.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about KodaDocs.

What is KodaDocs?
KodaDocs is an open-source AI documentation generator that creates complete help centers for web applications. It works as a Claude Code MCP tool — it reads your source code, captures screenshots with a headless browser, annotates UI elements, and writes documentation articles automatically. Over 500 developers use KodaDocs to generate help docs in minutes instead of weeks.
How does KodaDocs generate documentation?
KodaDocs uses a 3-step process: First, it detects your framework (Next.js, React, Django, Flask, Laravel, SvelteKit, and 12+ more) and discovers all routes from your source code. Then, it launches a headless Playwright browser to capture and annotate screenshots of every page. Finally, Claude AI reads your code and screenshots to write getting-started guides, feature docs, FAQs, and troubleshooting articles. The output is a complete VitePress help center with search, navigation, and mobile support.
Which frameworks does KodaDocs support?
KodaDocs supports 18+ web frameworks including Next.js (App Router and Pages Router), React (with React Router), Django, Flask, Laravel, SvelteKit, Vue, Nuxt, and WordPress. Framework detection is automatic — KodaDocs analyzes your project structure and adapts its route discovery and documentation strategy accordingly.
Is KodaDocs free to use?
Yes, KodaDocs is free and open source. The free tier supports up to 15 pages per generation with a default theme, and you can self-host anywhere. The Pro Kit ($29 one-time) adds unlimited pages, 12 pro skill workflows, 6+ premium themes, custom branding, and badge removal. Optional managed hosting is $5/month at yourapp.kodadocs.com with custom domains, search analytics, and password protection.
How is KodaDocs different from Mintlify, GitBook, or ReadMe?
Unlike traditional documentation platforms that require manual writing, KodaDocs generates your entire help center automatically from your running web app. Mintlify and GitBook require you to write and maintain docs by hand. ReadMe focuses on API documentation. KodaDocs is the only tool that captures screenshots of your actual UI, annotates interactive elements, and writes user-facing help articles — all powered by AI through Claude Code's MCP protocol.
Do I need an Anthropic API key to use KodaDocs?
KodaDocs runs as a Claude Code MCP tool, so it uses your existing Claude Code session — no separate API key is needed for generation. You bring your own Anthropic API key through Claude Code, and doc generation is never gated regardless of whether you use the free or Pro tier.

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Generate your docs in 3 minutes

Install KodaDocs, tell Claude to generate docs, and get a complete help center. It's that simple.

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