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Description:
Extensible, multi-language documentation generator

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: documentation generator code-comments multi-language docs-as-code

Install: brew install naturaldocs

About:
Natural Docs is a documentation generator that reads source code with special comment blocks and produces human-readable documentation. It emphasizes natural language formatting, allowing developers to write comments that look like plain English explanations. The tool supports multiple programming languages and offers customizable output styles for integrating with existing projects.

Key Features:

Multi-language support for C++, C#, Java, Python, and more
Natural language formatting that prioritizes readability in source comments
Highly customizable output styles and templates
Incremental builds for fast updates to documentation

Use Cases:

Generating API reference documentation from source code comments
Creating internal project wikis or knowledge bases
Maintaining up-to-date documentation for multi-language codebases

Alternatives:

Doxygen – More feature-rich and widely used but produces more technical, less narrative output
Sphinx – Python-centric with powerful extensibility but requires more configuration and reStructuredText

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