Self-Discovering Documentation Systems

Self-Discovering Documentation Systems

Overview

Self-discovering documentation systems automatically identify, research, and integrate new topics without manual curation. They combine web search, AI content generation, and static site generation to create living documentation that evolves over time.

Core Concepts

1. Autonomous Research Loop

Define topics → Web search → Extract insights → Generate markdown → Build → Serve
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     └──────────────────── Schedule (cron) ──────────────────────────────────────┘

The system runs on a schedule (typically daily), researching predefined topics and updating content. New topics can be added by editing the research script’s topic list.