Getting Started with AI in DocStar

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Getting Started with AI

DocStar’s AI features help you build documentation websites and blogs faster by generating layouts, content, images, and UI components from simple text descriptions.

Whether you’re creating a brand-new documentation portal or improving an existing collection, AI can help you design, customize, and iterate without writing code.


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What Can AI Do?

DocStar includes several AI-powered features to speed up your workflow.

Feature

Description

AI Landing Page Generator

Generate complete landing pages for documentation and blog collections.

AI Header & Footer Generator

Create custom headers and footers for your collection.

AI Image Generator

Generate custom illustrations and cover images.

AI Page Assistant

Generate page content, titles, and SEO-friendly short names while creating pages.


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Before You Begin

Before using AI, make sure you have:

  • Created a Documentation or Blog collection.

  • Opened the collection you want to customize.

  • Appropriate permissions to edit the collection.


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AI Workflow

Most AI features follow the same simple workflow.

Choose a Feature
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Describe What You Need
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Review the Generated Result
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Refine if Necessary
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Apply the Changes

You can repeat this process as many times as needed until you’re happy with the result.


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AI Landing Page Generator

The AI Landing Page Generator creates complete landing pages for your documentation or blog collection.

Instead of manually designing a homepage, simply describe what you want, preview the generated result, and apply it to your collection.

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How to Access

  1. Open your collection.

  2. Navigate to Templates.

  3. Click Generate with AI.

  4. Start chatting with the AI.

Once the landing page has been generated, you can continue refining it through conversation before applying it.

Learn More: See Writing Better AI Prompts to discover how to write prompts that produce better results.


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AI Header & Footer Generator

Use AI to generate custom headers and footers that match your collection’s branding.

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How to Access

  1. Open your collection.

  2. Navigate to Header & Footer.

  3. Click AI Generate.

  4. Describe the header or footer you want.

  5. Review the generated result.

  6. Apply it to the editor.

The generated code can also be edited manually after generation.


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AI Image Generator

Generate illustrations and images directly inside DocStar.

This is useful for:

  • Landing page hero illustrations

  • Blog cover images

  • Feature illustrations

  • Documentation graphics

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How to Access

  1. Open the image picker.

  2. Select the AI Generate tab.

  3. Describe the image.

  4. Generate the image.

  5. Select the image to use it.


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AI Page Assistant

AI can also help while creating pages.

The Page Assistant can:

  • Generate page content

  • Suggest SEO-friendly short names

  • Speed up page creation

When creating a page, simply enable Fill with AI to let DocStar assist you.


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Reviewing AI-Generated Content

AI-generated content is designed to give you a strong starting point.

Before publishing, always:

  • Review the generated content.

  • Verify that it matches your requirements.

  • Make any necessary edits.

  • Preview the final result.

  • Publish only after you’re satisfied.


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Best Practices

To get the most out of AI:

  • Start with a clear goal.

  • Review generated content before publishing.

  • Refine results through conversation instead of starting over.

  • Combine multiple AI features to create a consistent experience.

  • Keep your branding consistent across all generated content.


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Need Better Results?

The quality of AI output depends on the information you provide.

For tips on writing clear instructions and improving AI responses, see:

➡️ Writing Better AI Prompts





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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I regenerate AI content?

Yes.

You can regenerate content as many times as needed before applying it.

Can I edit AI-generated content?

Yes.

All generated content can be edited manually before or after applying it.

Does AI support both documentation and blogs?

Yes.

Most AI features work for both documentation collections and blog collections.

Are AI-generated landing pages responsive?

Yes.

Generated landing pages are designed to work across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

Do I need coding knowledge?

No.

DocStar’s AI is designed to help both technical and non-technical users create professional documentation and blog experiences using natural language.


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Next Steps

Now that you’re familiar with DocStar’s AI features, continue with the following guides:

  • Writing Better AI Prompts — Learn how to write effective prompts and improve AI-generated results.

  • AI Header & Footer Generator — Create custom navigation and footer layouts.

  • AI Image Generator — Generate illustrations and cover images.

  • AI Page Assistant — Speed up page creation with AI assistance.