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Overview

Penify (previously Snorkell.ai) is a Git app that automates documentation generation and updates for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps. It ensures documentation stays current with every code change, offering seamless documentation for developers and managers. Penify automates human-like docstrings/documentation for Python, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Kotlin.

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Access & connections

Where you can use Snorkell.ai, and what it plugs into.

Platforms

Web

Integrations

Capabilities

What this tool accepts, produces, and is strongest at.

Highlights

  • Automated docstring generation
  • Git integration
  • Support for multiple programming languages
  • API Documentation
  • Architecture Documentation
  • Pull Request Documentation
  • Git Diff Documentation Update

FAQ 8

What is Penify.dev?
Penify (previously Snorkell.ai) is a Git app that automates documentation generation and updates for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps. It ensures documentation stays current with every code change, offering seamless documentation for developers and managers. Penify automates human-like docstrings/documentation for Python, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Kotlin.
How to use Penify.dev?
Install the Penify app on your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repository. Whenever a pull request is merged, Penify automatically updates the knowledge base with current docstrings.
What is Penify (previously Snorkell.ai)?
Penify automatically generates and updates your GitHub project docstrings whenever a pull request is merged. This ensures your docstrings are always current with your codebase.
What is the difference between Penify and PyDoc?
PyDoc is exclusively for Python and can only generate syntactic docstrings. In contrast, Penify generates human-readable and understandable docstrings for multiple languages, including Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, and Kotlin.
What programming languages are currently supported by Penify for generating docstrings?
Penify currently supports the following programming languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C, C#, and Kotlin.
Does Penify retain the code on a local server in order to generate the docstrings?
No, Penify does not retain your code on local storage. Unlike tools such as Sonar, it retrieves the latest commit files and dynamically creates the docstrings, ensuring the security of your code remains within your GitHub repository.
How does Penify handle inaccuracies in the automatically generated docstrings?
If the docstring produced by Penify contains errors, users can review and suggest corrections through the generated pull request before it is merged. This process ensures that any inaccuracies can be addressed, keeping the docstrings accurate and reliable.
Details on Fees and Pricing?
Click here to get details on pricing. Click here to view details on the Pricing Policy. Click here to view the Refund and Cancellation Policy. If you have any questions, you can always email us at [email protected]
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