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go-doxy

A simple tool to generate Doxygen-style documentation comments for Go functions and methods.

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Overview

go-doxy is a command-line tool specifically built for Go developers to simplify the process of adding Doxygen-style documentation comments. It analyzes your Go source files and automatically inserts comment blocks for functions and methods, pre-formatted according to Doxygen conventions. This eliminates the tedious task of manually typing out comment structures, allowing developers to focus on filling in the actual documentation content.

The primary value proposition of go-doxy lies in its ability to enforce consistency and accelerate documentation efforts. By automating the boilerplate, it helps maintain a uniform documentation style across an entire project, which is crucial for large teams and open-source contributions. While it generates the structure, users are still required to fill in the detailed descriptions, parameters, and return values, ensuring that the documentation remains accurate and comprehensive.

Best For

Documenting new Go functions and methods quickly
Standardizing documentation across a Go codebase
Onboarding new developers to a Go project with documentation guidelines
Improving code readability and maintainability in Go projects
Automating part of the code review process for documentation

Key Features

Generates Doxygen-style comments
Supports Go functions and methods
Command-line interface
Automates documentation boilerplate
Improves code documentation consistency

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Speeds up documentation writing for Go projects
  • Ensures consistent documentation style (Doxygen)
  • Reduces manual effort for boilerplate comments
  • Easy to integrate into development workflows
  • Helps maintain high code quality standards

Cons

  • Limited to Doxygen style comments only
  • Requires manual review and completion of generated comments
  • Does not parse existing comments for updates
  • Only supports Go language
  • No graphical user interface

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