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Docusaurus and AI

Docusaurus works great as a foundation for documentation that can be used together with modern AI tools. By creating well-structured and clear documentation, you maximize the value of your information for both people and AI.

How does the connection between Docusaurus and AI work?​

AI, such as ChatGPT or similar language models, can be trained on content from Docusaurus sites. Thanks to the platform’s focus on structure and standards, it is easy for AI to understand and analyze the content. This means you can use your documentation as a resource for AI-driven tools, for example:

  • Automated Q&A – AI can use your documentation to quickly answer user questions.
  • Improved support solutions – Integrate AI to automatically guide users through your product or service.
  • Search engine optimization (SEO) – Well-structured content is not only useful for AI but also improves your search ranking.

Example: AI-powered Q&A​

Here is a (very simple) example of how Docusaurus documentation can be used to power an AI-based support service:

Documentation excerpt​

## How do I install the product?

To install the product, follow these steps:

1. Download the installer from [our website](https://example.com).
2. Run the installer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

AI result​

Question: "How do I install the product?"
AI answer: "You can download the installer from our website, run the installer, and follow the on-screen instructions."

Plugins for AI integration​

Docusaurus offers a wide library of custom plugins that can integrate AI functionality. Here are a few examples:

  • AI-powered search – Add an intelligent search that suggests results based on user questions.
  • Analytics – Use AI to analyze which parts of the documentation are used most and improve less popular sections.
  • Translation – Integrate with ChatGPT to translate documentation automatically.

Is AI right for your documentation?​

AI can deliver big benefits, but it is not always necessary. Here are a few points to consider:

Good for:

✅ Projects with extensive documentation where users often ask recurring questions.
✅ Organizations that want to offer proactive and automated support.

Less suitable for:

❌ Smaller sites where the documentation is already easy to navigate.
❌ Projects with frequent changes that can make AI models quickly outdated.

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