Markdown API Documentation Template
Good API docs need predictable structure. Markdown keeps endpoint docs readable in pull requests and static documentation sites.
Use Cases
- Document REST endpoints
- Prepare internal API guides
- Write examples for SDK users
Workflow
- 1Open the Markdown editor.
- 2Add endpoint, auth, request body, response, errors, and examples.
- 3Export the page or copy it into your docs repo.
Practical Tips
- Show one successful request and one failure example.
- Document rate limits and auth scopes early.
- Keep examples runnable whenever possible.
Common Questions
What belongs in every endpoint doc?
Method, path, auth, parameters, request example, response example, and error behavior.
Can this work for GraphQL?
Yes. Replace endpoint sections with query, variables, schema notes, and example responses.