Framework  · python

Django documentation generator — models, views, and URLs documented automatically

Auto-generate Django project documentation including model schemas, URL patterns, admin configuration, and setup guides. Works for apps, packages, and full projects.

README free, no signup · 60 seconds · Export as Markdown

The Django documentation problem

Django projects often grow to hundreds of models and dozens of apps with no documentation beyond the code itself. Writing a setup guide alone — covering settings, migrations, environment variables, and dependencies — takes hours.

What Codec8 generates for your Django project

Tailored documentation features for Django codebases

01

Reads Django models and generates database schema documentation with field types and constraints

02

Documents URL patterns with view names, accepted methods, and expected parameters

03

Generates complete setup guide from settings.py — database, cache, email, and static files

04

Documents Django REST Framework serializers and ViewSets as API endpoint reference

Three steps to complete Django documentation

From zero to published docs in under a minute

1

Connect your Django repo

Paste your GitHub repository URL. Public repos work instantly — no signup required for the free README preview.

2

AI generates your docs

Codec8 reads your Django source code, dependencies, and structure, then generates README, API docs, architecture diagrams, and setup guide.

3

Export or open a PR

Download your documentation as Markdown files or let Codec8 open a pull request directly to your repository.

Docs we can generate for popular Django repos

These well-known projects are perfect candidates for Codec8

Frequently asked questions about Django documentation

Does it work with Django REST Framework and GraphQL (graphene-django)?

Yes. For DRF projects, Codec8 generates REST API documentation from serializers and views. For graphene-django, it documents the GraphQL schema and query types.

Can it document Django packages (reusable apps) as well as full projects?

Yes. For reusable apps, Codec8 generates package-focused documentation including installation, settings configuration, and migration instructions for library consumers.

How does it handle multi-tenant Django projects?

Codec8 detects django-tenants or similar packages and documents the tenant model, schema routing, and per-tenant configuration in a dedicated architecture section.

Ready to document your Django project?

Paste your GitHub repo URL and get a free README preview in 60 seconds. No signup required.

Generate Django docs free

Free README · No signup · 30-day refund on paid plans