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Documentation Structure

This document explains the documentation structure for React Hook Form AI, designed for easy LLM consumption and better developer experience.

Overview

The documentation has been restructured following the react-hook-form approach:

  • Modular - Separate files for different topics
  • LLM-Friendly - Structured for AI-assisted coding
  • Comprehensive - Complete API coverage with examples
  • Maintainable - Auto-generated from TSDoc comments

File Structure

react-hook-form-ai/
├── README.md                          # Concise overview with links
├── docs/
│   ├── README.md                      # Documentation index
│   ├── API_REFERENCE.md               # Complete API documentation
│   ├── PROVIDERS.md                   # Provider configuration guide
│   ├── EXAMPLES.md                    # Practical examples
│   └── logo.png                       # Logo image
├── src/
│   ├── useForm.ts                     # Enhanced with TSDoc
│   ├── AIFormProvider.tsx             # Enhanced with TSDoc
│   ├── utils/useAIAssistant.ts        # Enhanced with TSDoc
│   └── types/ai.ts                    # Enhanced with TSDoc
├── tsdoc.json                         # TSDoc configuration
├── tsdoc-markdown.config.js           # API generator config
└── package.json                       # Added generate:api-reference script

Documentation Files

README.md (Root)

Purpose: Quick overview and navigation hub

Content:

  • Feature highlights
  • Quick start example
  • Links to detailed documentation
  • API overview
  • Browser compatibility table

Target Audience: New users, quick reference

docs/GETTING_STARTED.md

Purpose: Onboarding guide for new users

Content:

  • Installation instructions
  • Basic usage examples
  • Key concepts explanation
  • Next steps

Target Audience: Developers new to the library

docs/API_REFERENCE.md

Purpose: Complete API documentation

Content:

  • All hooks with signatures
  • All components with props
  • All interfaces and types
  • Usage examples for each API
  • Parameter descriptions
  • Return value descriptions

Target Audience: Developers needing detailed API information, LLMs

Generation: Auto-generated from TSDoc comments via npm run generate:api-reference

docs/PROVIDERS.md

Purpose: Detailed provider configuration guide

Content:

  • Chrome Built-in AI setup
  • OpenAI configuration
  • Custom server setup
  • Browser AI configuration
  • Multi-provider setup
  • Security best practices

Target Audience: Developers configuring AI providers

docs/EXAMPLES.md

Purpose: Practical usage examples

Content:

  • Multi-provider setup
  • Field-level suggestions
  • Chrome AI download handling
  • Excluding sensitive fields
  • Custom debounce timing
  • Partial form autofill
  • Context-aware suggestions

Target Audience: Developers implementing specific features

TSDoc Annotations

All public APIs now have comprehensive TSDoc comments:

Example Structure

/**
 * Brief description of the function/interface.
 * 
 * @public
 * @remarks
 * Detailed explanation of the API, its purpose, and behavior.
 * 
 * @typeParam T - Description of type parameter
 * @param paramName - Description of parameter
 * @returns Description of return value
 * 
 * @example Basic usage
 * ```tsx
 * // Example code
 * ```
 * 
 * @example Advanced usage
 * ```tsx
 * // More complex example
 * ```
 */

Files with TSDoc

  • src/useForm.ts - useForm hook and related interfaces
  • src/AIFormProvider.tsx - AIFormProvider component and hooks
  • src/utils/useAIAssistant.ts - useAIAssistant hook
  • src/types/ai.ts - All AI-related types

Generating API Reference

Command

npm run generate:api-reference
# or
pnpm run generate:api-reference

Process

  1. Parses TSDoc comments from source files
  2. Generates markdown documentation
  3. Outputs to docs/API_REFERENCE.md

When to Regenerate

  • After adding new public APIs
  • After updating TSDoc comments
  • After changing function signatures
  • Before releasing new versions

Benefits for LLM Consumption

1. Modular Structure

Each document covers a specific topic, making it easy for LLMs to:

  • Find relevant information quickly
  • Provide focused answers
  • Reference specific sections

2. Consistent Format

All documentation follows consistent patterns:

  • Clear headings and subheadings
  • Code examples with syntax highlighting
  • Parameter descriptions
  • Return value descriptions

3. Complete Examples

Every API includes working examples that LLMs can:

  • Reference for code generation
  • Adapt to user needs
  • Combine for complex scenarios

4. Cross-References

Documents link to related content:

  • API Reference ↔ Examples
  • Getting Started → Provider Configuration
  • Browser Compatibility → Provider Configuration

Maintenance Workflow

Adding New Features

  1. Write Code with TSDoc comments

    /**
 * New feature description
 * @example
 * ```tsx
 * // Usage example
 * ```
 */
export function newFeature() { }

  2. Generate API Docs

    npm run generate:api-reference

  3. Update Relevant Guides

    • Add to EXAMPLES.md with practical examples
    • Update PROVIDERS.md if it affects configuration

  4. Update README.md

    • Add to features list if significant
    • Update quick start if relevant

Updating Existing Features

  1. Update TSDoc in source files
  2. Regenerate API docs
  3. Update examples if behavior changed
  4. Update guides if configuration changed

Best Practices

For Contributors

  1. Always add TSDoc to public APIs
  2. Include examples in TSDoc comments
  3. Regenerate API docs before committing
  4. Test examples to ensure they work
  5. Update guides for significant changes

For Maintainers

  1. Review TSDoc in pull requests
  2. Ensure examples work before merging
  3. Keep docs in sync with code
  4. Update version in documentation
  5. Announce breaking changes clearly

Feedback

Documentation improvements are always welcome! Please:

  1. Open an issue for suggestions
  2. Submit PRs for corrections
  3. Share your use cases for better examples

Last Updated: November 2025 Maintained By: React Hook Form AI Team