Explicode: write Markdown docs in code comments so agents can read them
EqualIntroduction470 · reddit · 2026-09-06
Developer benatfroemming released Explicode, an open-source tool that lets you write Markdown documentation directly inside code comments and generate regular Markdown files from it — like a Jupyter Notebook for real-world repos. Ships with a VS Code extension (live preview), a CLI converter, support for 15+ languages, and a skill for coding agents. The thesis: docs living in source code are easier for agents to find and keep in sync, especially for complex projects like academic paper code. The author shares input/output examples and asks whether the approach helps agents or just complicates code. Repo: github.com/benatfroemming/explicode
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