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Stenography
Automatically document your codebase with Stenography. Use the VS Code extension or API to generate plain-English explanations and enrich them with real-time web resources.
About Stenography
Automatic Code Documentation, Finally
Stenography is an AI-powered tool that helps developers document entire codebases effortlessly. Whether you're saving a file in VS Code or passing code through the API, Stenography turns complex code into plain-English explanations—saving time and improving team collaboration.
Built for Modern Developers
Designed to integrate seamlessly into your workflow, Stenography works within VS Code, Chrome, and any environment where code is written. It brings smart, real-time documentation directly to your fingertips.
Key Features for Smarter Coding
Autopilot Documentation on Save
With the VS Code extension, Stenography automatically updates documentation every time you hit save. It keeps your codebase clean, understandable, and up-to-date—without the manual effort.
Explain Any Code Instantly
Paste a snippet into the browser-based API tool or your custom extension, and receive a natural-language explanation. It’s perfect for onboarding, debugging, or simplifying unfamiliar code.
Enhanced with External Knowledge
Stack Overflow Integration
Stenography goes beyond local documentation by pulling in helpful Stack Overflow suggestions and related resources from across the web. This adds practical context and improves the accuracy of explanations.
Linked Documentation from the Web
The tool surfaces relevant documentation links based on the code context, giving you fast access to supporting materials without leaving your editor.
Built for Developers, By Developers
Privacy-First Design
Stenography doesn’t store your code. It uses a passthrough API, meaning your code stays local and secure, while explanations are generated in real-time without logging or storage.
Customization and Control
Adjust the tone, depth, or detail of your documentation via the API. Whether you need simple summaries or in-depth breakdowns, you’re in control of the output style.
Try It Free and Expand as You Grow
Free Monthly Usage
Get started with 250 free API invocations per month—ideal for individual developers or small teams exploring automatic documentation tools.
Extendable and Scalable
Need more than 250 calls or custom enterprise features? Stenography offers scalable plans and integrations to fit larger workflows or team environments.
Integrations and Accessibility
Multiple Extensions Available
From VS Code to Chrome and beyond, Stenography supports the environments developers already use. Its growing list of extensions makes documentation accessible across platforms.
Simple Setup and Fast Results
Installation is quick and easy. Just add the extension, save your file, and watch documentation appear instantly. Or use the API directly for flexible integration into your own dev tools.