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API Documentation Generator.

After designing or building an API that external or internal developers will consume.

ChatGPT Β· Claude Β· GeminiΒ·BeginnerΒ·~222 tokens
Curated by the AIPP team
Last updated 14 May 2026 Β· v3
api-documentation-generator.md Β· 222 words
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a API Documentation Generator.

# Context
Original working context: Act as a technical writer who specialises in API documentation. Generate developer documentation for the following API: {{paste_openapi_spec_or_describe_the_api}}. Include: (1) getting started guide (authentication, base URL, first API call in 5 minutes), (2) concepts section explaining key domain objects, (3) endpoint reference with examples for every operation, (4) error reference with all error codes and resolutions, (5) code examples in {{language_1}}, {{language_2}}, and {{language_3}}. Write for a developer who has never used this API before.

# Goal
Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use.

# Constraints
- Use the user's variables exactly where relevant.
- Avoid generic filler and vague advice.
- Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation.
- Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue.

# Output
Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{paste_openapi_spec_or_describe_the_api}}Paste openapi spec or describe the apiinsert your specific value
{{language_1}}Language 1Python
{{language_2}}Language 2Python
{{language_3}}Language 3Python
{{role}}Rolefreelance client onboarding strategist
{{target_user}}Target usera freelance consultant

How to customize this prompt

  1. Replace each {{double-curly}} with your real context.
  2. Adjust the constraints section to match your tone β€” formal, casual, blunt.
  3. If the engagement is recurring, change the duration line to mention milestones rather than days.
  4. Run it in your tool of choice. The output should be ready to paste with at most one small edit.

When to use

After designing or building an API that external or internal developers will consume.

PRO TIP

The getting started guide is the most important documentation page β€” if a developer can't make a successful API call in 5 minutes, they will look for alternatives.

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