Code Comment Generator
An AI-powered tool that automatically generates meaningful inline comments explaining the reasoning behind complex code. Focuses on WHY code does something rather than WHAT it does, supporting multiple verbosity levels for different audiences.
🚀 Code Comment Generator automatically adds meaningful comments to your code by analyzing the logic and explaining the why behind complex sections. One simple command, no setup needed—just run npx ai-comment ./file.ts and get AI-powered documentation that helps your team understand your code's intent.
💡 Perfect for onboarding new developers, documenting inherited codebases, explaining tricky algorithms, or preparing code before you take time off. Choose from different verbosity levels (concise, detailed, or beginner-friendly) to match your audience's needs.
✨ Built into the LXGIC Dev Toolkit with 110+ free tools, no paywalls, no API keys required on free tiers. MIT licensed and ready to use—just bring your OpenAI API key.
Requirements
OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable required for GPT-4o-mini access