Write Documentation With AI: How We’re Building It in AssistCamp

Writing documentation is one of those tasks we all know is important, but it often gets postponed. It’s time-consuming, repetitive, and rarely fun.

As a plugin maker, I’ve felt this pain firsthand. And that’s why, while building AssistCamp, one of the first features I’m most excited about is something I’ve always wished existed:

A “Write With AI” feature that doesn’t just write – it understands screenshots too.

Why AI Documentation Makes So Much Sense

AI tools like ChatGPT are great at writing technical content. But when it comes to documentation for a specific product, they often lack the context – they may not know enough about your plugin or SaaS to be truly helpful.

Most current documentation plugins (like BetterDocs) generate content based on a simple prompt or title. That’s helpful, but not enough.

As builders, we often explain things based on what the user sees: a settings panel, a dashboard, a button, or a form.

That’s where screenshots become critical. And that’s exactly what we want to bring into the picture (literally).

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The Vision: Write Docs From Screenshots

We’re building Write With AI in AssistCamp to work like this:

1. Upload a screenshot
2. Enter a short title or prompt
3. Click “Generate Documentation”
4. Instantly get a well-structured, clear explanation of the UI — written by AI

Our AI assistant will “look” at the screenshot, understand the interface, and generate step-by-step documentation that describes what’s happening and how to use it.

You’ll still be able to edit and tweak the content before publishing, but this gives you a smart, structured starting point, not just a block of generic AI text.

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A Sneak Peek: How It Might Look

Here’s an early concept of the interface:

You’ll be able to:

• Upload one or more screenshots
• Optionally add a prompt or title
• Click a button to instantly generate documentation content

We’re also exploring features like:

• Templates for common doc types (Setup Guide, Feature Overview, etc.)
• Smart block suggestions (e.g., tables, warnings, notes)
• Translation-ready output

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Why We’re Starting with Documentation

AssistCamp is being built as a modular product hub plugin for WordPress – one that will eventually include feature requests, changelogs, roadmaps, forum, and chatbot.

But we’re starting with Documentation for a few key reasons:

• It’s the core of every great product
• It’s where most SaaS/WordPress tools struggle
• It allows us to showcase our AI integration early
• It’s a standalone module that delivers immediate value

Plus, good documentation sets the foundation for everything else — from support to product feedback.

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Where We Are Now

We’re still building AssistCamp. The plugin isn’t live yet — but we’re moving fast and testing the AI workflows already.

If you’re interested in testing the “Write with AI” feature or want early access, you can join the waitlist here.

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Final Thoughts

Writing documentation doesn’t have to feel like a chore.

With AssistCamp, we want to make it faster, easier, and smarter — with help from AI that understands what your users see.

If you’ve ever struggled with writing docs, or have ideas on what your dream AI-powered assistant would do, I’d love to hear from you.