This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by OritseWeyinmi Samuel Tuoyo
Hey devs! I recently built Dokugen – an AI-powered tool that generates README.md files automatically based on your GitHub repository.
I created this because I noticed many devs either:
Spend too much time writing detailed READMEs
End up with incomplete or missing project documentation
So I thought: Why not automate it?
What is Dokugen?
Dokugen is an open-source CLI tool that scans your GitHub repo and instantly generates a well-structured, professional README for you. It analyzes your code and produces:
A clear project description
Installation & setup steps
Usage examples
Features & technologies used
Contributing guidelines
All in just one command!
How It Works
Install Dokugen:
npm install -g dokugen
Run it in your project folder:
npx dokugen generate
Boom! Your README.md is generated.
Why I Built This
I've seen many cool open-source projects without a proper README – which makes them hard to understand and use. I wanted to fix that.
With Dokugen, you can:
Save time writing documentation
Make your projects look professional instantly
Attract more contributors to your repo
Try It Out!
Dokugen is free and open-source! You can check it out here:
GitHub:
github.com/samueltuoyo15/Dokugen
Would love to hear your thoughts! What do you think? Any features you'd like me to add? Let’s discuss in the comments!
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by OritseWeyinmi Samuel Tuoyo

OritseWeyinmi Samuel Tuoyo | Sciencx (2025-03-01T22:04:26+00:00) I Built Dokugen – A Tool That Automates README Docs!. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/03/01/%f0%9f%9a%80i-built-dokugen-a-tool-that-automates-readme-docs/
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