Writing documentation is painful.
The existing tools are either expensive, over-complicated, or try to do too much.I just wanted something simple, fast, and useful. So I built Teksta Ai!
The Problem: Documentation Tools Are Overkill
Most GitHub projects suffer from bad documentation. But existing solutions are over the top:
- Too many features you’ll never use
- High costs for basic functionality
- Confusing interfaces
Developers like me just want a fast way to generate a README without paying a fortune or jumping through hoops. Teksta was built to fill that gap.
How Teksta Works (Right Now)
Teksta currently supports Next.js projects. Using it is straightforward:
- Connect your GitHub account
- Choose the Next.js repo you want a README for
- Teksta analyzes your codebase and generates a structured README
But what sets Teksta apart from the others? Simple! You can chat with AI to refine your README. Want clearer setup instructions, better examples, or a friendlier tone? Just ask the AI directly and tweak your README instantly.
Teksta looks at things like:
- Project structure (app/, pages/, components, etc.)
- Config files (next.config.js, tsconfig.json)
- Dependencies and scripts
- Entry points and conventions specific to Next.js
It outputs developer-first documentation you can ship immediately.
Tech Stack
Built with simplicity in mind:
- Next.js – Fast UI & server actions
- Supabase – Auth, database, user management
- Groq – AI-powered README generation
- Stripe – Subscriptions and billing
The stack keeps the experience smooth and lightweigt
Challenges Along the Way
Some unexpected hurdles I faced were:
- Making AI-generated docs feel “human”
- Making the chat interface for refining READMEs intuitive
- Keeping everything fast while connecting to GitHub
- Fighting the endless bugs that come with building projects like this
Most of these have been ironed out. I'm sure there are more bugs hiding in my code but I'm ready to fix them as soon as I can.
Lessons Learned
- Developers want simplicity over complexity
- A narrow focus beats “support everything”
- Small time savings are still valuable
- AI is great, but the UX around it is critical
What’s Next
- Support for more frameworks beyond Next.js
- Custom README templates
- Section-level regeneration
- Team and org-level usage
- We’re also actively listening to feedback! It will shape what features come next.
Interested in trying it for yourself?
If you want a simple, interactive way to generate READMEs for your Next.js projects, give it a try:
Feedback is huge — tell us what works, what doesn’t, and what you want to see next.
We want Teksta to feel like the README tool you actually enjoy using.
Can't wait to hear what you think of it!
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