AutoKT
AutoKT is a developer-centric documentation engine that aims to simplify the process of writing and maintaining documentation for codebases. It automates the do...
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What is AutoKT?
AutoKT (Automatic Knowledge Transfer) is a developer-centric documentation engine that automates the writing and updating of code documentation. It hooks into the development lifecycle by integrating with version control systems, automatically analyzing code changes and generating fresh documentation so your docs never get stale. The platform maintains documentation in sync with code changes, eliminating the vicious cycle where bugs and feature requests take priority over documentation.
Key features include an AI-powered Documentation Writer that transforms users from writers to editors, a Code2Doc Writer for automatic code-to-documentation generation, a diff Markdown viewer for reviewing changes, a feedback loop that learns from developer approvals, and a Query Engine with semantic search across all documentation. The platform supports async knowledge transfer, allowing new developers to query the documentation knowledgebase and get answers without bothering team members.
AutoKT is designed for software development teams, developers working with legacy code, technical consultants, and organizations facing developer churn. It's particularly valuable for companies with agile workplaces where bandwidth is limited, teams struggling with onboarding new developers, and organizations that only focus on knowledge transfer during offboarding.
The tool helps teams save developer hours, speed up onboarding, maintain always-up-to-date documentation, and make context switching between projects easier. It integrates with GitHub (with read-only access) and has GitLab and Bitbucket integrations in development.
AutoKT pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
AutoKT offers a free 30-day trial with no credit card required. After the trial period, pricing is $5 per month per user. The free trial includes access to all features including the AI Documentation Writer, Code2Doc Writer, and Query Engine.
AutoKT pros
- Automatically syncs and updates documentation with code changes
- Generates comprehensive documentation files covering all codebase aspects
- AI Documentation Writer transforms user from writer to editor
- Feedback loop for approving and reviewing updated documentation
- Assistant that learns and understands code from approvals
- Comprehensive document editor with integrated generative AI
- Diff Markdown viewer for familiar change review
- Semantic search across all documentation with vector embeddings
- Context-aware LLM for querying codebase questions
- No credit card required for 30-day free trial
- GitHub integration with read-only access only
- Does not store code on servers for security
- Faster onboarding for new team members
- Enables truly async knowledge transfer
- Works even without GitHub for AI writer and query engine
- Helps navigate legacy codebases easily
- Makes context switching between projects a breeze
AutoKT cons
- Currently only supports GitHub integration (GitLab and Bitbucket in development)
- Query feature is marked as coming soon
- Pricing starts at $5/month per user after trial
- In open beta status, not fully production-ready
- Generative engine may require human approval for accuracy
- Limited to read access on GitHub repositories
- May not work optimally without version control integration
- Learning curve for teams new to AI documentation tools
Frequently asked questions about AutoKT
Is my codebase secure?
Yes, AutoKT does not save any code on their servers. Their GitHub integration only has read access permissions. At no point is any code stored on their servers.
What integrations do you support?
Currently AutoKT supports GitHub integration to track code changes. GitLab and Bitbucket integrations are in the development pipeline. You can still use most features like the AI Documentation Writer and Query Engine without GitHub.
What if I don't use GitHub?
You can still use the majority of AutoKT features, including the AutoKT AI Documentation writer and the AutoKT Query Engine that lets you query your entire documentation knowledgebase, even without GitHub.
Do you store the code you document?
No, AutoKT does not save any code on their server. They only use a GitHub App to read the code while generating documentation, and their GitHub App only asks for read permissions. No code is stored on their servers at any point.
Can I create documents that are not linked to a code file?
Yes, AutoKT offers a document editor that integrates generative AI, allowing you to document code and also use LLMs to write documentation that is not linked to a code file.
How does the AutoKT Engine work?
The AutoKT Engine hooks into the development lifecycle by integrating with your version control hub. When code changes are pushed, it analyzes the changes (modified or added code) and passes them to the generative engine, which generates documentation based on the overall repository structure. The process is: sync → generate → approve → query.
What triggers the generative engine?
The generative engine is triggered by two main events: code changes (when code is modified or added) and on user demand. This ensures documentation stays current with both automatic updates and manual generation when needed.
How does the approval process work?
AutoKT provides a diff Markdown viewer that lets you see all changes in updated documentation in a familiar format. Developers can review and approve changes, and the engine learns from these approvals to improve its future output through a feedback loop.
What is the Query Engine feature?
The Query Engine allows anyone to query the documentation across repositories and projects using semantic search. All approved documentation is stored as vector embeddings, providing a context-aware interface for asking questions about the codebase, which saves dev hours for both new and existing team members.
How much does AutoKT cost after the free trial?
After the 30-day free trial (no credit card required), AutoKT costs $5 per month per user. This includes continued access to all features including automatic documentation updates, AI writing, and the query engine.