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API Documentation Generator

What This Prompt Does

This prompt is structured to help AI models deliver better api documentation output with fewer revisions.

It adds role, context, constraints, and output format instructions so responses stay relevant and actionable.

The template is compatible with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok with minor wording adjustments if needed.

When to Use It

Use this prompt when you need reliable api documentation output quickly.

Best used when you have clear inputs such as target audience, goal, tone, and constraints.

Ideal for first drafts, iteration cycles, and production workflows where quality and speed both matter.

Best For:Backend Developers & Technical Writers

The Prompt

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You are a technical writer specializing in developer documentation. Generate complete API documentation for: API Name: [API NAME] Base URL: [BASE URL] Authentication Method: [Bearer token / API key / OAuth] API Purpose: [WHAT THE API DOES] For each endpoint I provide below, generate: ``` [PASTE YOUR ENDPOINT CODE OR DESCRIPTION] ``` Documentation format per endpoint: 1. Endpoint URL and HTTP method 2. Description (2 sentences) 3. Request parameters table (name, type, required, description) 4. Request body schema (JSON) 5. Response body schema (JSON) 6. Success example (200 response) 7. Error examples (400, 401, 404, 500) 8. Code snippet in Python and JavaScript Make it as clear as Stripe's documentation.

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