CodeWiki
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Description
Google Code Wiki is an AI-native documentation platform designed for Google Cloud customers, providing automated, always-current documentation that integrates a Gemini chat agent for natural language Q&A. It scans repositories after every commit, regenerating structured documentation and live diagrams to help teams understand their codebases quickly and efficiently.
How to use CodeWiki?
To use CodeWiki, teams simply integrate it with their repositories. The system automatically scans the codebase after each commit, generating updated documentation and diagrams. Users can interact with the Gemini chat agent to ask questions about the code, and navigate through the documentation seamlessly.
Core features of CodeWiki:
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Automated documentation regeneration after every commit
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Built-in Gemini chat agent for natural language Q&A
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Interactive navigation linking to code files and diagrams
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Live visual diagrams reflecting the current state of the repository
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Support for both public and private repositories via Gemini CLI extension
Why could be used CodeWiki?
| # | Use case | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | New contributors can make their first commit on Day 1 with confidence | ✅ | |
| # 2 | Senior developers can quickly understand unfamiliar libraries and codebases | ✅ | |
| # 3 | Teams can maintain up-to-date documentation effortlessly as code evolves | ✅ | |
Who developed CodeWiki?
Google Code Wiki is developed by Google Cloud, leveraging advanced AI technology to enhance code documentation and understanding for software teams.