What it does
pdoc automatically generates API documentation for Python projects by following the module hierarchy and using inline docstrings. The official page shows a small Python example and rendered output, making it suitable for maintainers who want reference pages to reflect their code structure without manually recreating every class and function listing.
Keep API reference close to the source
A Python project can document its modules, classes, and functions in docstrings, then use pdoc to produce a reference site that follows the package hierarchy. The official page illustrates a module and a rendered view, so the intended workflow is to improve source documentation and regenerate the reference when the code changes. This helps keep the API index connected to the code rather than a separate hand-maintained table.
pdoc is narrow by design: it generates Python API reference, not a full company wiki or product guide. Add narrative tutorials separately if readers need explanations beyond the docstrings. The product page was read; no codebase was processed, and install or license details were not checked.
Strengths
- Automatically follows a Python project's module hierarchy to produce API reference pages.
- The official site pairs source docstrings with an example of rendered documentation.
Watch out for
- It focuses on Python API reference and does not replace broader explanatory guides or a team wiki.
Best for
- Python maintainers who want reference documentation generated from module docstrings
Sources
- pdoc – Generate API Documentation for Python Projects (Oct 25, 2026)