MySQL Database Documentation Generator

dbForge Documenter for MySQL offers developers, architects, and analysts a simple way to document database designs, schema structures, and even entire data models. With an intuitive interface and a wealth of flexible options at hand, you can set up and automate the generation of highly customizable, searchable MySQL database documentation in HTML, PDF, and Markdown file formats.

  • Get complete overviews of database schemas
  • Find any required database objects in a matter of moments
  • Scrutinize inter-object dependencies and DDL code
  • Add and/or change object descriptions as you see appropriate
  • Customize documentation layouts with WYSIWYG-based templates
  • Export documentation to HTML, PDF, and Markdown files
  • Generate database documentation from the command line
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Features

  • Database overview

Integrated AI Assistant

dbForge Documenter includes an integrated AI Assistant that will completely reinvent your experience of MySQL development with the following features.

  • Context-aware query generation
  • Conversion of natural language to SQL
  • Query optimization
  • SQL explanations
  • SQL troubleshooting
  • Error analysis and clarifications
  • AI chat
  • Web search
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Database structure overview

Documenter extracts extensive information about your MySQL and MariaDB databases, including object types, details, and properties, as well as inter-object dependencies and DDL code. Documenter covers the following objects:

  • Owners
  • Descriptions
  • Properties
  • Table and view columns
  • Indexes and constraints
  • Routine parameters
  • Scripts
  • Object dependencies
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Extended properties

The information about MySQL and MariaDB database objects is extracted from extended properties. dbForge Documenter allows editing any object description as well as adding it-in case none is specified.

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Rich customization

You can easily select individual database objects and properties to be documented. Additionally, there is a rich set of style templates that will help you modify the layout of your documentation using various themes.

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Multiple formats

You can export MySQL documentation to three key formats:

  • HTML - The Hypertext Markup Language file format is suitable for publishing database documentation on the web
  • PDF - Portable Document Format is good for printing and distributing to various systems and devices
  • Markdown - a lightweight markup language with plain text formatting syntax that can be converted to many other formats
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CLI-powered automation

You can use the command-line interface or PowerShell to run routine documentation tasks in a matter of moments. What's more, you can save your settings to a command-line execution file and run it whenever required. You can even automate its regular execution with Windows Task Scheduler.

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Key features:

  • Integrated AI Assistant
  • Database structure overview
  • Extended properties
  • Rich customization
  • Multiple formats
  • Search for database objects
  • Command-line automation
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  • Query optimization
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  • Database design & refactoring
  • Schema comparison & sync
  • Table data comparison & sync
  • Data import & export
  • Database migration
  • Data aggregation in pivot tables
  • Data reporting
  • Generation of test data
  • Generation of documentation
  • Database administration

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Frequently asked questions

Why do I need a MySQL database documentation generator?

MySQL database documentation is a source of vital information for developers, DBAs, and analysts. It provides a detailed overview of database schemas, including database objects with properties and descriptions as well as inter-object and inter-database dependencies.

An automated documentation generator creates up-to-date, customizable documentation in multiple formats. What's even better, it can be done at any moment with just a few clicks. With the help of a documentation generator, you can eliminate tedious and time-consuming manual work, improve knowledge sharing, and facilitate regular database maintenance.

What are the benefits of automating MySQL database documentation?

The key benefit is simple: less manual work. First, you configure the documentation as you see fit, and you only need to do it once. Next, you launch the generation at any given moment with just a few clicks - or even automate it from the command line. Finally, you get a copy of your documentation in the preferred file format - HTML, PDF, or Markdown. Simple as that, with minimum effort on your behalf.

Can I schedule MySQL database documentation to be generated automatically?

Documenter is a smart and flexible MySQL database documentation tool; one of its key features is automated generation of up-to-date documentation from the command line. That is, once you get a command with all the required arguments, you can either run it right away or save it to a .bat file for further reuse. You can also set up this file for regular execution via Windows Task Scheduler.

How do I ensure my MySQL documentation stays up to date with schema changes?

Once you pinpoint a change in your schema, simply launch the generation and get updated documentation in a matter of moments.

Speaking of change tracking, we can suggest dbForge Studio for MySQL. Its built-in comparison tools will help you effectively locate, inspect, and synchronize differences in database schemas and table data.

Are there best practices for writing and maintaining MySQL database documentation?

Good database documentation makes your schema understandable and improves its maintainability. We can single out the following best practices in that regard:

  • Document the schema structure in detail
  • Track changes in your schemas
  • Use a consistent format
  • Review and maintain your documentation regularly
  • Keep it accessible and centralized
  • Automate where possible

If you need a MySQL database documentation generator that will allow you to effectively combine all of these principles, look no further than dbForge Documenter.

What versions of MySQL and MariaDB does dbForge Documenter support?

dbForge Documenter supports all MySQL and MariaDB versions starting from 5.5 and up to the latest ones. Moreover, Documenter is regularly updated to provide full support for every newly emerging version of these systems.

Does dbForge Documenter support cloud-based MySQL instances (e.g., Amazon RDS, Google Cloud)?

Yes, dbForge Documenter is compatible with a wide range of cloud-based MySQL services. See the full list here.

Is there a free trial of dbForge Documenter for MySQL and how long is it?

dbForge Documenter for MySQL is available for a free 30-day trial. It is the optimal way to explore its capabilities free of charge and see whether Documenter is going to be the best option for your daily work.

Are there any limitations I should know about in the trial version of dbForge Documenter for MySQL?

There are no limitations. The point of the trial is to give you a complete and effective experience with Documenter and its features.