docs.dev
Docs.dev Your Own Hosted Docs Platform in Minutes
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What is docs.dev?
docs.dev is an AI-native documentation platform that uses coding agents (like Claude Code) to automatically draft documentation from code changes. Teams review and edit the rendered docs on the same page, then publish via git commit—all running on GitHub and Cloudflare, with no platform fees or metered AI charges.
docs.dev pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free (Cloudflare free tier); no platform fees or metered AI. Cost is only what you already pay for Claude Code or your coding agent.
docs.dev pros
- AI drafting integrated with Claude Code—no separate platform AI subscription required
- Git-native workflow: branches, reviews, rollbacks, and publishing all handled by git commits
- Advanced text-layout engine (pretext) flows prose elegantly around code samples and diagrams
- Markdown-first design—append .md to any URL for machine-readable raw content; agents understand it by default
- Runs on Cloudflare free tier + your own GitHub repo; you own all content and infrastructure
docs.dev cons
- Requires familiarity with git, GitHub, and Claude Code; steeper learning curve than traditional SaaS doc platforms
- Limited built-in features for non-code documentation (product marketing, help centers, knowledge bases)
- Team review and editing workflow assumes synchronous access to a rendered staging site
Frequently asked questions about docs.dev
How is this different from other documentation platforms?
docs.dev is a template you own and control, not a SaaS tenancy. No platform subscription, no metered AI charges—you use the agent you already pay for (Claude Code). Hosting runs on your Cloudflare account.
How does AI drafting work?
Point your coding agent at your code and docs repo. It opens a docs branch with drafted or updated pages. Your team reviews the rendered output and edits in place before publishing with a commit.
What about version control and publishing?
Everything is git-native. Publishing is a single commit; branches, reviews, and rollbacks all work like code. No custom CMS or workflow.
Can machines read my documentation?
Yes. Append .md to any URL to get raw markdown—the format agents and LLM tools already expect. Documentation is machine-legible by default.