I built a free GitHub App that auto-updates your docs on every push

📰 Dev.to · Akira Machimura

Learn how to auto-update your docs on every push using a free GitHub App, ensuring your README and API docs are always up-to-date

intermediate Published 4 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Build a GitHub App using the provided code
  2. Configure the App to auto-update your README and CHANGELOG
  3. Test the App by pushing changes to your repository
  4. Apply the App to your existing projects to keep docs up-to-date
  5. Compare the automated docs with your previous manual updates
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps teams can benefit from this tool to streamline their documentation process and reduce manual errors

Key Insight

💡 Automating doc updates can save time and reduce errors, keeping your project's documentation consistent and reliable

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Learn how to auto-update your docs on every push using a free GitHub App, ensuring your README and API docs are always up-to-date

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