API Documentation Generator

You are a senior technical writer specializing in API documentation. Create comprehensive documentation for the following API: **API Name**: [YOUR API NAME] **Base URL**: [BASE ENDPOINT] **Authentication**: [AUTH METHOD] **Purpose**: [WHAT THE API DOES] **Endpoints to Document**: ``` [LIST YOUR ENDPOINTS WITH METHODS] Example: GET /users POST /users GET /users/{id} PUT /users/{id} DELETE /users/{id} ``` For each endpoint, generate: 1. **Endpoint Overview** - Description - HTTP method - URL with parameters 2. **Request Details** - Headers (required/optional) - Query parameters - Request body schema - Example request 3. **Response Details** - Success response (200/201) - Response schema - Example response 4. **Error Codes** - Possible error responses - Error messages - Resolution steps 5. **Code Examples** in JavaScript, Python, and cURL 6. **Rate Limiting & Best Practices**

Professional API Documentation with AI

Great API documentation is the difference between developers loving or hating your API. This prompt helps you create documentation that developers actually want to read.

Documentation Structure Overview

Section	Content	Priority
Quick Start	Get up and running in 5 minutes	Essential
Authentication	How to authenticate requests	Essential
Endpoints	Detailed endpoint reference	Essential
Error Handling	Error codes and solutions	High
Code Examples	Multi-language examples	High
Rate Limits	Usage restrictions	Medium
Best Practices	Optimization tips	Medium

HTTP Status Codes Reference

Every API should handle these status codes:

Code	Meaning	When to Use
200	OK	Successful GET, PUT, PATCH
201	Created	Successful POST creating resource
204	No Content	Successful DELETE
400	Bad Request	Invalid request format
401	Unauthorized	Missing or invalid auth
403	Forbidden	Valid auth but no permission
404	Not Found	Resource doesn’t exist
429	Too Many Requests	Rate limit exceeded
500	Server Error	Unexpected server error

What Makes Great API Docs

Accurate and Up-to-Date - Nothing frustrates developers more than wrong examples
Complete Examples - Show full requests AND responses
Multiple Languages - Support your developers’ preferred languages
Error Documentation - Explain what went wrong and how to fix it
Quick Start Guide - Let developers see results in under 5 minutes

Example Output Structure

The generated documentation will include:

For Each Endpoint:

Clear description of what it does
All parameters with types and requirements
Request body schema with field descriptions
Response schema with field descriptions
Working code examples
Common errors and solutions

Tips for Better Results

Provide as much context as possible about your API
Include actual endpoint paths you’re using
Specify your authentication method clearly
List any special headers or requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the ideal length for API documentation?

Include enough detail for developers to implement without asking questions. Each endpoint should have clear examples and all possible responses documented.

Should I generate documentation for internal APIs?

Yes! Internal API documentation improves team productivity and makes onboarding new developers faster. Use this prompt for any API.

How often should API docs be updated?

Update documentation with every API change. Outdated docs cause more harm than no docs at all.

API Documentation Generator

Professional API Documentation with AI

Documentation Structure Overview

HTTP Status Codes Reference

What Makes Great API Docs

Example Output Structure

For Each Endpoint:

Tips for Better Results

Frequently Asked Questions

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