Snorkell.ai

Snorkell.ai

Penify streamlines documentation automation for Git repositories, ensuring your project documentation stays current with every code change.

About Snorkell.ai

Penify, formerly known as Snorkell.ai, is a powerful Git application that automates the creation and updating of project documentation across platforms like GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps. It ensures your documentation evolves with your code, providing seamless, human-like docstrings for Python, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Kotlin. Penify enhances developer productivity by maintaining accurate, up-to-date documentation effortlessly.

How to Use

Install Penify on your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repository. When a pull request is merged, Penify automatically updates your project’s documentation with the latest code insights and docstrings.

Features

  • Supports multiple programming languages including Python, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Kotlin
  • Automatically documents pull requests and code changes
  • Seamless integration with Git platforms
  • Generates comprehensive API documentation
  • Creates architecture diagrams and documentation
  • Updates documentation based on Git diffs
  • Automates generation of human-like docstrings

Use Cases

  • Automatically generate and maintain project documentation
  • Summarize code changes in pull requests for clarity
  • Keep documentation synchronized with evolving code
  • Streamline API, architecture, and code documentation workflows
  • Enhance onboarding with up-to-date project documentation

Best For

DevelopersDevelopment TeamsProject ManagersQA EngineersTechnical LeadsDevOps EngineersSoftware Architects

Pros

  • Supports diverse documentation types including API and architecture diagrams
  • Integrates smoothly with popular Git platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket
  • Automates documentation updates to save time
  • Enhances developer onboarding with current documentation
  • Provides clear summaries of code changes for better understanding
  • Supports multiple programming languages for broad applicability

Cons

  • Custom LLM integrations are only available in the Enterprise plan
  • Some advanced features require higher-tier subscriptions
  • Automatically generated docstrings may need review for accuracy

Pricing Plans

Choose the perfect plan. All plans include 24/7 support.

Full Repository Documentation

$4/month

One-time fee for comprehensive documentation of your entire codebase

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Freemium Plan

$0/month

Basic features available with a free monthly subscription

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Premium Plan

$10/month

Advanced features with monthly billing

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Pro Plan

$14/month

Enhanced capabilities for professional teams

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Enterprise Solution

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Custom plans with all Pro features and enterprise support

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FAQs

What is Penify and how does it work?
Penify automatically generates and updates docstrings in your GitHub project whenever pull requests are merged, ensuring your documentation stays current with your code.
How does Penify differ from PyDoc?
PyDoc is limited to Python and generates only syntactic docstrings, while Penify creates human-readable documentation across multiple languages including Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, and Kotlin.
Which programming languages does Penify support?
Penify supports Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C, C#, and Kotlin for automatic docstring generation.
Does Penify store my code locally to generate documentation?
No, Penify does not retain your code locally. It fetches the latest files directly from your Git repository to generate up-to-date docstrings securely.
How does Penify address inaccuracies in generated docstrings?
If errors occur, users can review and suggest corrections via pull requests before merging, ensuring documentation accuracy.
What are Penify's pricing options?
Pricing varies from a free plan to paid subscriptions, with enterprise solutions available. Visit our website for detailed pricing information.