Writer is currently in testing phase. Try it out in the designated testing channel for feedback and bug reports.
Key features
Writer provides several powerful capabilities for documentation creation: Slack thread integration- Reads and processes Slack thread links to extract relevant information
- Must be added to the channel you’re linking from to access thread content
- Converts conversation context into structured documentation
- Fetches content from any publicly accessible web page
- Processes HTML content and converts it to documentation format
- Useful for incorporating external resources and references
- Performs general web searches similar to AI assistant functionality
- Gathers up-to-date information for documentation accuracy
- Helps research topics and verify technical details
Using Writer
To use Writer in your Slack workspace:- Mention the bot: Use
@MintlifyWriterin channels where it has been added - Provide context: Share Slack thread links, web URLs, or describe what documentation you need
- Review output: Writer will create or update documentation based on your request
- Provide feedback: Report any issues or suggestions in the testing channel
Current limitations
Writer is in active development with the following known limitations:- Cannot re-edit previous pull requests when mentioned again
- Makes separate commits for each file update, which can be repetitive
- Requires manual review for technical accuracy
- Only works with publicly accessible web content for fetching
Testing and feedback
Writer is available for testing with feedback encouraged. When testing:- Try different types of content sources (Slack threads, web pages, search queries)
- Report any bugs or unexpected behavior
- Provide suggestions for feature improvements
- Test edge cases and complex documentation scenarios