Tag: Docs
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EngineeringOur largest docs sites now render ~6.4x faster
Our docs platform used to store each entire site as a single monolithic JSON object. Here's why that fell apart, and how we rebuilt storage so a one-page edit only touches the one page.
Sandeep Dinesh
Chris Broadfoot
CompanyHow I'm making our documentation agent-friendly (and how I'm not)
Writing docs that AI agents can actually use means doing content work and relying on platform scaffolding. Here's what I do, and what I can't.
Devin Logan- Educational
Add AI chat to documentation (April 2026)
Learn how to add AI chat to your documentation site in April 2026. RAG architecture, vector search, and citation enforcement for trusted developer answers.
Nathan Lian - Educational
API docs for non-technical users (April 2026)
Learn how to make API documentation accessible for non-technical users with plain language, visual hierarchy, and interactive tools. April 2026 guide.
Nathan Lian - Educational
Visual editors for technical docs (April 2026)
Learn how visual editors for technical documentation help teams manage API docs, guides, and tutorials through Git workflows. April 2026 guide.
Nathan Lian - Educational
Fern vs ReadMe: Which is better? (April 2026)
Compare Fern vs ReadMe for API documentation in April 2026. See which platform offers better SDK generation, pricing, and developer experience.
Nathan Lian 
CompanyHow we built Agent Score to improve Fern Docs
Fern built a Lighthouse-style benchmark for AI-agent readiness, ran it on our own docs, and shipped the fixes in public. Here's what we found.
Kapil Gowru
CompanyWhy I keep rebuilding the same docs pages
Fern's technical writer, Devin, maintains 500+ pages of documentation for Fern Docs and SDKs, with new features shipping daily. Every time a page needs updating, the content is the obvious part — the components underneath it are the editorial decision most writers don't revisit.
Devin Logan
EducationalPrepare APIs for AI agents - March 2026
Learn how to prepare your APIs and documentation for AI agent consumption in March 2026 with OpenAPI specs, llms.txt files, and machine-readable formats.
Nathan Lian- Educational
API docs with MDX & components (March 2026)
Compare API documentation platforms with MDX and React component support. See which tools offer interactive components, SDK generation in March 2026.
Nathan Lian - Educational
Best API docs for enterprise security March 2026
Compare the best API documentation platforms for enterprise security and access control in March 2026. Features include SSO, RBAC, and self-hosting options.
Nathan Lian - Educational
Write LLM-friendly docs in March 2026
Learn how to write LLM-friendly documentation in March 2026. Serve markdown to AI agents, reduce token use 80-90%, and keep docs accurate with llms.txt files.
Nathan Lian 
CompanyThe AI-assisted solo technical writer
Fern’s technical writer, Devin, uses AI tools to ship 20,000 new lines of documentation per month about Fern, an open source tool that generates API documentation and SDKs.
Devin Logan- Educational
API documentation platforms WYSIWYG March 2026
Compare top API documentation writing platforms with WYSIWYG editors in March 2026. See which tools offer visual editing, SDK generation, and Git integration.
Nathan Lian - Educational
API documentation best practices guide Feb 2026
Learn API documentation best practices with real examples. Complete guide for February 2026 covering OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, and spec-first tools to prevent drift.
Nathan Lian - Educational
API docs with Git integration (Feb 2026)
Compare the best API documentation platforms with version control and Git integration. Updated February 2026 guide to Git-native docs and SDK generation tools.
Nathan Lian - Educational
API Docs for AI & ML Companies Feb 2026
Compare the best API documentation platforms for AI and ML companies in February 2026. See which tools support streaming, SDK generation, and AI features.
Nathan Lian 
ProductSweating the small stuff in Fern Docs
Frontend engineer Sarah shares six UI fixes that improved Fern Docs, from smooth arrow animations to flickering sidebar icons. Small transitions matter when developers are trying to focus on your API.
Sarah Bawabe- Educational
Info Architecture for Docs: February 2026
Learn information architecture best practices for documentation in February 2026. Master nested products, switchers, and navigation patterns for developer docs.
Nathan Lian - Educational
API Docs for AI Agents: llms.txt Guide May 2026 | Fern
Learn how to optimize API documentation for AI agents using llms.txt in May 2026. Complete guide to llms.txt implementation for better AI code generation.
Nathan Lian - Educational
API Docs Platforms: Style Guide Enforcement 2026
Compare API documentation platforms with built-in style guide enforcement. See which tools automate Vale linting and Microsoft/Google style checks in February 2026.
Nathan Lian - Educational
Generated vs manual docs: Jan 2026 guide
Compare generated vs manual documentation approaches in January 2026. Learn which method keeps your API docs synchronized and prevents drift.
Nathan Lian - Educational
GitBook Reviews & Alternatives (February 2026)
Compare GitBook pricing, read reviews, and find alternatives. See why teams switch from GitBook to Fern, Mintlify, ReadMe, and Stoplight in February 2026.
Nathan Lian - Educational
Self-Hosted Documentation Tools January 2026
Compare self-hosted documentation tools for enterprise security, SOC 2, HIPAA compliance in January 2026. Docker deployment, offline search, SDK generation options.
Nathan Lian - Educational
Docs Linting Guide - January 2026
Learn docs linting best practices in January 2026. Automate quality checks with Vale, link checkers, and CI/CD integration to prevent broken links and style violations.
Nathan Lian 
EducationalDocumentation Maintenance Guide November 2025
Learn documentation maintenance best practices for November 2025. Automate API docs, reduce maintenance costs, and keep developer documentation current with proven strategies.
Nathan Lian- Educational
Docs-as-Code Solutions for APIs | January 2026
Compare the best docs-as-code solutions for API teams in January 2026. Review Git-native workflows, SDK generation, and automated API documentation tools.
Nathan Lian - Educational
Best llms.txt Platforms January 2026
Compare top llms.txt implementation platforms for AI-discoverable APIs in January 2026. Fern, Mintlify, Scalar, ReadMe, and Fumadocs reviewed for automated generation.
Nathan Lian - Educational
Interactive API Docs with Live Testing Dec 2025
Compare the best interactive API documentation tools with live testing in December 2025. Features include auto-populated auth, WebSocket support, and SDK generation.
Nathan Lian 
EducationalAI Agents for Technical Writing (January 2026)
Learn how AI agents like Devin, Cursor, and Claude Code automate technical writing in January 2026. Compare features, workflows, and style enforcement for docs.
Nathan Lian
EducationalDeveloper docs metrics that matter Jan 2026
Learn which developer documentation metrics actually matter in January 2026. Track time-to-first-API-call, zero-result searches, AI bot traffic, and analytics that improve API adoption.
Nathan Lian
EducationalMCP Servers for Documentation Sites April 2026 | Fern
Learn why MCP servers matter for API documentation sites in April 2026. Understand how they make your docs AI-accessible for Claude, Cursor, and other AI coding assistants developers use daily.
Nathan Lian
EducationalRBAC Guide: Role-Based Access Control December 2025
Learn how RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) secures documentation portals and APIs by granting access based on user roles. Complete implementation guide December 2025.
Nathan Lian
EducationalFern vs Mintlify: Which API Tool Wins (2026)
Compare Fern vs Mintlify for API documentation and SDK generation in January 2026. Learn which tool offers better client libraries, self-hosting, and access control.
Nathan Lian
EducationalOn-prem hosting security benefits November 2025
Learn why enterprises choose on-prem hosting for API documentation and SDK generation. Security, compliance, and cost benefits explained for November 2025.
Nathan Lian
EducationalBest API documentation chat tools May 2026 | Fern
Compare the best conversational API documentation platforms in May 2026. AI-powered chat interfaces help developers find answers instantly with citations.
Nathan Lian
ProductIntroducing the Fern Editor - Edit Developer Docs in the Browser, Powered by Git
The Fern Editor makes writing developer documentation accessible to everyone. Non-technical teammates can edit docs in the browser while developers keep Git-backed workflows for review and version control.
Sarah Bawabe
ProductImproved developer docs for agents
See how Fern's improved llms.txt support helps you serve complete API specifications, track AI bot traffic, and reduce token costs by 90% with automatic Markdown serving.
Devin Logan
ProductAsk Fern now sits in your documentation's sidebar
Three improvements to Ask Fern, the AI assistant for documentation.
Ryan Tish
ShowcaseInternal documentation at scale: SPS Commerce case study
Learn how SPS Commerce built out an internal documentation platform with Fern, allowing their developer team to improve productivity, reduce operational risk, and accelerate delivery.
Travis Gosselin
StrategyWhy documentation is now the most important part of your API
Developer docs are taking off. But why? We dive into the key tailwinds—from the rise of APIs and microservices to the surprising new role docs are playing in an agent-powered world.
Ryan Tish
StrategyDocs-as-code: What is it, how it works, and ways to start
Learn about the history of docs-as-code tooling and how it will play a part in the future of AI-powered documentation.
Jesse Sumrak