DeepWiki
Generates chat-ready documentation for GitHub repositories, powered by Devin.
Introduction
DeepWiki, from Cognition, builds documentation for a GitHub repository that you can ask questions to. It analyzes how the codebase is organized and keeps the docs current. Add a repo such as microsoft/vscode and start asking.
- Added on
- Nov 2, 2026
- Website
- deepwiki.com
- Pricing model
- Free
Product information
What is DeepWiki?
DeepWiki by Cognition uses AI to generate documentation for GitHub repos that you can talk to. It understands codebase structure and is powered by Devin.
How to use DeepWiki?
Add a repository to DeepWiki, for example microsoft/vscode, and the AI produces documentation you can interact with.
Core features of DeepWiki
- AI-generated documentation
- Conversational interface
- Codebase structure understanding
- Up-to-date repo documentation
Use cases of DeepWiki
- 1Understanding how a GitHub repository is structured and what it does
- 2Finding information in a codebase without reading all of it
Frequently asked questions about DeepWiki
What does DeepWiki do?+
It creates up-to-date, conversational documentation for GitHub repositories, similar to deep research applied to code.
How do I start using DeepWiki?+
Add a repository such as microsoft/vscode and interact with the generated documentation.
Which category is DeepWiki in?+
DeepWiki is listed under AI Code Assistant, AI Research Assistant.
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AI code wiki for GitHub repositories, with architecture guides, multilingual docs and a CLI for local code.