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What it is, types, how to write it, and a template you can use — and how DocuWriter.ai helps you generate and organize docs.
Technical documentation is the set of materials that explain how a product, system, or service works and how to use it—covering reference docs, tutorials, READMEs, API references, diagrams, runbooks, and more. Its goals are to help developers build and integrate faster, reduce support, and preserve organizational knowledge.
In software technical documentation, teams publish comprehensive technical documents—from API documentation to architecture diagrams and how‑to guides—so every technical document stays accurate over time. If you’re evaluating tools, see our technical documentation software guide.
Technical documentation comes in many forms—from API references to step-by-step tutorials. Below are the most common types teams rely on.
Follow this proven process to create documentation that developers actually use and love.
Writing technical documentation is easier when your sources, structure, and examples are organized from the start.
Know who you're writing for and what you need to cover. Are you targeting end-users or tech experts? Internal teams or external users?
Choose the output format and structure. Depending on our audience and the type of documentation, we can use different formats. API documentation, End-user docs, Diagrams, etc. All just all in one.
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DocuWriter scans your repo and instantly produces Code documentation, API references, Diagrams, Tutorials, Examples, and helpful guides tailored to your stack, without manual writing.
Architecture, sequence, and dependency maps are generated from your code so complex systems are explained visually with zero effort.
Approve edits, adjust tone and structure, and add examples in seconds. Snippets stay in sync with your code automatically.
Publish to private spaces with folders, permissions, and fast search. Share links or invite your team in one click.
Avoid tedious manual updates. Keep your documentation up-to-date automatically.
Turn repos, OpenAPI/JSON schemas, and existing markdown into structured docs in minutes.
Tie docs to releases; generate diffs and migration notes as code changes.
Interactive API blocks, request/response examples, code tabs, and Mermaid diagrams.
Ask natural questions across your space and get cited answers.
Invite teammates, set roles, and run review workflows safely.
Use APIs and MCP to regenerate sections when schemas or code change.
DocuWriter.ai writes the technical documentation for you. Skip the manual writing process and start generating docs in minutes.
Start nowThe perfect template for every product does not exist. Each product, service, code and team has a different structure and requirements.
However, DocuWriter.ai helps you to create and manage your technical documentation with ease.
If you need a starting point, the flexible template below is a solid base for software technical documentation across use cases.
These examples show how DocuWriter.ai can help you create technical documentation for your project.
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