GenCodeDoc

What is GenCodeDoc?

GenCodeDoc is a smart documentation generator and intelligent versioning system with full Model Context Protocol (MCP) support. It creates snapshots of codebases, generates Markdown documentation, and exposes its functionality through MCP for use by AI assistants like Claude and Gemini. It is designed for developers who need automated version tracking and documentation generation.

How to use GenCodeDoc?

Install GenCodeDoc via Poetry, then initialize a project with poetry run gencodedoc init --preset python. Create snapshots with poetry run gencodedoc snapshot create -m "Initial version", generate documentation with poetry run gencodedoc doc generate --limit 5000, and configure MCP integration by setting up the appropriate transport (stdio, SSE, or REST) in your AI assistant’s settings.

Key features of GenCodeDoc

• Smart snapshots with ~70% space savings via SHA256 deduplication
• Intelligent autosave with timer, diff, and hybrid modes
• Beautiful Markdown documentation with syntax highlighting and smart splitting
• Advanced diff with unified, JSON, and AST formats
• Efficient storage using zstd compression and SQLite
• Pre-configured presets for Python, Node.js, Go, and Web projects
• 26 MCP tools exposed via stdio, SSE, and REST transports

Use cases of GenCodeDoc

• Track code changes during development with snapshots and autosave
• Generate comprehensive, split Markdown documentation for a project
• Compare versions and restore files from any snapshot
• Integrate with AI assistants for version control and documentation generation via MCP
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously using MCP tools

FAQ from GenCodeDoc

What are the prerequisites for installing GenCodeDoc?

Python 3.10+ and Poetry (dependency manager) are required.

What MCP transport modes does GenCodeDoc support?

GenCodeDoc supports three transports: stdio (for Gemini CLI and custom scripts), SSE (for Claude Desktop and web UIs), and REST API (for any HTTP client).

How do I configure GenCodeDoc for Claude Desktop?

Start the SSE server on port 8000, then add the server configuration to Claude Desktop’s config file with the URL http://127.0.0.1:8000/mcp/sse.

How many MCP tools does GenCodeDoc provide and what categories?

GenCodeDoc provides 26 MCP tools across categories: Code Intelligence (3), Snapshot Management (11), Documentation (3), Project Management (2), Configuration (4), and Autosave (3).

Can I use GenCodeDoc with different project types?

Yes, GenCodeDoc offers pre-configured presets for Python, Node.js, Go, and Web projects.