Getting started
Create your first document with Docs Agent in under 5 minutes.
Before you begin
Section titled “Before you begin”You need:
- An EkLine account with Docs Agent enabled
- At least one repository connected to EkLine
Don’t have access? Email support@ekline.io with your organization name.
Open the editor
Section titled “Open the editor”- Log in to your EkLine dashboard.
- Click Docs Agent in the left navigation.
The editor interface has three main areas:
| Area | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Editor panel | Left | View and edit generated documentation |
| Chat panel | Right | Interact with the AI agent |
| Toolbar | Top | View changes, switch files, create PRs |
Create your first document
Section titled “Create your first document”Generate a README for your repository:
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In the chat panel, type:
Generate a README for this repository. Include installationinstructions, usage examples, and contributing guidelines. -
Wait while the agent analyzes your repository structure and code.
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Review the generated content in the editor panel.
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Click View Changes to see a diff of what the agent created.
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Click Raise PR to open a pull request with the new documentation.
You’ll receive a link to the pull request on GitHub where you can continue the review process.
Write better prompts
Section titled “Write better prompts”The more context you give, the better the output.
| Instead of… | Try… |
|---|---|
| ”Write docs" | "Create a getting started guide for Python developers" |
| "Update the README" | "Add a Docker installation section to the README" |
| "Help with API docs" | "Document the POST /users endpoint in src/api/users.ts with request and response examples" |
| "Make release notes" | "Generate release notes for tickets ENG-100 through ENG-105, grouped by Features and Fixes” |
Next steps
Section titled “Next steps”- Create documentation — Generate READMEs, API refs, and guides.
- Update and review — Keep docs in sync with code changes.
- Integrations — Pull content from Slack, Notion, Linear, and more.