A command line tool that generates Markdown documentation from inline Swift source code comments.
SourceDocs is a command line tool that generates Markdown documentation files from inline comments in Swift source code. It parses Swift projects and packages to create beautiful reference documentation that can be stored directly in the project repository. It solves the problem of keeping API documentation synchronized with code changes by automating documentation generation.
Swift developers working on Xcode projects or Swift Packages who need to generate and maintain API reference documentation. It's particularly useful for open-source library maintainers and teams wanting browsable inline documentation.
Developers choose SourceDocs because it generates clean Markdown files that integrate seamlessly with version control and GitHub Pages, unlike heavier documentation systems. It's specifically designed for Swift ecosystems with native support for both Xcode projects and Swift Package Manager.
Generate Markdown documentation from source code
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Seamlessly integrates with both Xcode projects and Swift Package Manager, automatically analyzing public types without manual configuration, as highlighted in the features list.
Generates Markdown files that can be stored inline in the repository, making documentation easily browsable on platforms like GitHub Pages, as recommended in the README.
Offers options such as collapsible blocks, table of contents, and access level filtering via command-line flags, allowing tailored documentation to suit project needs.
Produces clean Markdown instead of heavier formats like HTML, reducing complexity compared to tools like Jazzy, as noted in the README comparison.
Requires Xcode and specific Swift versions, as shown in the Requirements table, limiting its use to Apple ecosystems and hindering cross-platform documentation workflows.
The README admits that commands may fail with default settings, necessitating manual specification of schemes or arguments, which can be error-prone for some users.
Only generates Markdown files, lacking built-in support for HTML, PDF, or other formats that might be needed for professional documentation hosting or publishing.
SourceDocs is an open-source alternative to the following products: