Stenography
Automated code documentation tool that generates plain-English explanations for functions and files directly in VS Code or via API.
About
Stenography reads your source code and writes documentation for it automatically, producing clear explanations of what each function or file does without the developer having to write comments manually. It works as a VS Code extension that documents code on demand and as an API that can plug into other editors, Chrome extensions, or Slack and Discord bots.
The tool emphasizes privacy by not storing any code it processes, routing requests through a passthrough API. It suits individual developers who dislike writing documentation and teams that want consistent inline comments across a codebase. A free tier allows up to 250 invocations per month; paid plans start at 10 USD per month for 1,000 invocations and include populated documentation, Stack Overflow suggestions, and API access.
The tool emphasizes privacy by not storing any code it processes, routing requests through a passthrough API. It suits individual developers who dislike writing documentation and teams that want consistent inline comments across a codebase. A free tier allows up to 250 invocations per month; paid plans start at 10 USD per month for 1,000 invocations and include populated documentation, Stack Overflow suggestions, and API access.