Blog: AI trends
Should you generate docs from your API schema?
When your API constantly changes, how do you ensure your documentation keeps up?
The value of llms.txt: Hype or real?
If you've been following AI trends, you've probably heard of llms.txt.
Why we sunsetted mcpt
When we launched our MCP server generator, it was our most viral and well received launch of all time.
How to use MCP servers to generate docs
AI tools have become great at reading documentation and pulling answers. For example, fast, contextual AI chat for docs is now a baseline expectation of users.
AI can write your docs, but should it?
The perception of writing as a profession changed with the proliferation of AI. Generative AI platforms and tools like ChatGPT are now used to create and rewrite content at scale.
What is llms.txt? Breaking down the skepticism
You might be seeing llms.txt pop up more lately. It's a new standard that's quickly gaining traction that makes web content easier for large language models (LLMs) to understand.
mcpt: The curated registry for MCP servers
Note: As of April 2025, we have sunsetted mcpt.com. After receiving immense interest in the registry, we had to make the hard decision that mcpt upkeep was not a bandwidth tradeoff we can make with our lean team. The following content has been left published for transparency.
What is MCP and how to get started
The Model Context Protocol was introduced by Anthropic in November 2024 to standardize how LLMs connect to different data sources and tools, acting like a universal adapter for AI applications.
Generate MCP servers from your docs
Everything that you need to build a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server is already available in your docs.
How Generative Engine Optimization is Reshaping Docs
Large language models (LLMs) are changing SEO—and giving rise to a new frontier: generative engine optimization (GEO). Studies are projecting LLM traffic to skyrocket from 0.25% of all search volume in 2024 to 10% by the end of 2025.
Fireside Chats: Gong's Approach to Software Documentation
We sat down with Jeffrey Aftel, Director of Product Writing at Gong, to discuss his approach to rebuilding legacy software documentation, his principles for impactful content, and the traits he looks for in technical writers. Jeff's background also includes technical writing leadership roles at HP and Velo by Wix.
New Devs Don't Read Docs? Maybe It's Not Their Fault
It's common to hear that developers skip documentation, but the reality is more complex. This assumption oversimplifies the issue and can lead to documentation practices within the team that make onboarding harder for new hires.
What makes good API documentation? Best tools and examples
The API documentation software landscape is evolving fast in 2025. With AI advancements and rising developer expectations, companies must elevate their developer documentation to stay competitive.
Simplifying docs for AI with /llms.txt
Our team recently released support for /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt, meaning that Mintlify now automatically generates and hosts all docs in a plain text format for easier ingestion by large language models (LLMs).
How and why you should adopt Docs as Code
We all suffer from documentation lagging behind product updates.
How Stripe creates the best documentation in the industry
Ask any developer which company has the best documentation and you'll hear the same answer: Stripe.
Mintlify Chat - ChatGPT Trained on Your Documentation
Ever since Mintlify launched, we've been looking for ways to improve information discoverability. While GPT-3.5 had potential, it lacked consistency and quality, being prone to hallucinations and pulling out misleading or entirely false results from thin air.