Doc Templates
Doc Templates is a curated collection of templates and best practices for creating high-quality software documentation. Whether you’re a software engineer starting from scratch or a technical writer looking for proven structures, these templates will help you create clear, effective documentation faster.Why Use These Templates?
Save Time
Benefit from years of collective knowledge without investing the same time learning what works
Know What to Include
Each template tells you exactly what content to include and why it matters
Write Faster
Focus on explaining your product instead of figuring out document structure
Better User Experience
Follow proven patterns that help users learn faster and feel less frustrated
What’s Included
This repository provides templates for the most common documentation types:API Documentation Templates
Overview
Help potential users understand what your API does and whether it fits their needs
Quickstart
Get users to their first successful API call as quickly as possible
Reference
Document every endpoint, parameter, and response field exhaustively
Setup
Guide users through installation and environment configuration
Other Essential Templates
Administration Guide
Documentation for system administrators managing your software
User Guide
Task-oriented documentation for end users
Integrations & Plugins
Document third-party integrations and plugins
README
Structure your repository README effectively
Who Are These For?
Software Engineers: Create documentation that meets user needs without a steep learning curve. The templates provide structure so you can focus on technical accuracy. Technical Writers: Use these as starting points or reference guides. Adapt them to your project’s specific needs while maintaining proven patterns.Current Status
The following templates are ready to use: Overview, Quickstart, and Reference. Other templates are works in progress.
Get Started
Getting Started
Learn how to use these templates in your project
Meta-Template
Understand the framework used to create these templates
Contributing
These templates are created primarily to contribute to larger projects. If you’d like to help, please open an issue to discuss before submitting a pull request.This is not the only place to get documentation templates. Links to content available in other projects will be added as they become available.