MCP-Compatible Documentation Generators
Documentation generators with built-in support for MCP projects
MCP-compatible documentation generators are specialized tools designed with features that support documenting AI-related projects, specifically those following the Machine-Controlled Program (MCP) pattern.
Available Generators
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Mintlify: A modern documentation platform used by this site, with built-in support for AI-related content and interactive examples. Mintlify can generate MCP servers directly from your documentation, enabling:
- AI-accessible documentation for contextual answers
- Real-time API querying through OpenAPI specifications
- Structured formats like
/llms.txt
for AI-friendly indexing - Precompiled context files for LLMs to efficiently access your documentation
This entire website is generated using Mintlify and can be accessed through its autogenerated MCP docs server - providing a meta example of MCP documentation that documents MCP tools.
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Speakeasy: API documentation generator with special features for documenting AI endpoints and capabilities
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Stainless: Documentation tooling focused on robust API references and SDK documentation for MCP services
Features and Benefits
These documentation tools provide specialized features for describing, demonstrating, and documenting the unique aspects of MCP applications like:
API Endpoints
Comprehensive documentation for AI services
Model Capabilities
Document capabilities and limitations clearly
Interaction Patterns
AI interaction patterns and prompting strategies
Integration Guidelines
Best practices for LLM-powered applications
Context Management
Window management documentation for LLMs
Tool Specifications
Schemas and usage details for AI tools
When to Use
Choose these specialized documentation generators when:
- Building AI-first applications that need clear documentation
- Creating API reference materials for LLM services
- Documenting prompt engineering guidelines
- Providing examples of AI tool usage patterns
- Sharing best practices for MCP integration