Documentation generators for MCP applications are specialized tools designed to create high-quality, interactive documentation that seamlessly integrates with AI assistants.MCP documentation generators can be divided into three main categories:
Traditional RAG often involves loading large portions of documentation into the AI’s context window, much of which might be irrelevant to the specific task. This consumes valuable context space and can reduce the AI’s focus.
In contrast, MCP allows AI agents and IDEs to query specific pieces of information from the documentation server as needed. Instead of pre-loading potentially irrelevant data, the agent retrieves only the necessary details (like API usage, examples, or changelogs) precisely when required.
This targeted retrieval keeps the context window lean and focused, leading to faster and more efficient task completion by the AI assistant. This approach mirrors the benefits seen with systems like the Mastra MCP documentation server, which enables agents to access a complete knowledge base without overwhelming their context.
Using non-MCP-compatible documentation generators may result in less efficient context utilization and degraded AI assistant performance when working with complex projects.
For the best results, choose a documentation generator specifically designed to work well with MCP systems and AI assistants. The right documentation tool will significantly enhance your AI assistant’s ability to provide accurate, contextual help to users.