> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bruno-a6972042-mintlify-response-docs-1775161843.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Auto Generate Documentation

Bruno allows you to automatically generate a standalone HTML documentation file from your collection. This creates a shareable, interactive API documentation page that you can deploy anywhere or share with your team.

## Generate Documentation

1. Navigate to the Collection Settings and click on the **Generate Docs** under Documentation section

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-mintlify-response-docs-1775161843/0cAPr7w7_KQ0y8Ge/images/screenshots/send-request/api-docs/opencollection/1-click-generate-docs.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=0cAPr7w7_KQ0y8Ge&q=85&s=a4a036ec906413e2fda842a0c6828168" alt="Click Generate Docs" width="2610" height="1348" data-path="images/screenshots/send-request/api-docs/opencollection/1-click-generate-docs.webp" />

2. Click the **Generate** button to create the HTML documentation

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-mintlify-response-docs-1775161843/0cAPr7w7_KQ0y8Ge/images/screenshots/send-request/api-docs/opencollection/click-generate-2-button.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=0cAPr7w7_KQ0y8Ge&q=85&s=86b80c6b4c780abdbcf20c6ad451caf4" alt="Click Generate Button" width="2614" height="920" data-path="images/screenshots/send-request/api-docs/opencollection/click-generate-2-button.webp" />

3. Bruno will generate a HTML documentation file for your collection documentation

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-mintlify-response-docs-1775161843/0cAPr7w7_KQ0y8Ge/images/screenshots/send-request/api-docs/opencollection/genarated-docs-htmml.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=0cAPr7w7_KQ0y8Ge&q=85&s=f6936e74457a1c282ba13c705b2280fa" alt="Generated HTML Documentation" width="2802" height="1712" data-path="images/screenshots/send-request/api-docs/opencollection/genarated-docs-htmml.webp" />

## Key Features

### Auto-Generated Docs from Bruno Collections

* **Support for .bru files** and Bruno collection structure
* **Render nested folders** with requests, environment variables, and metadata
* **Sample requests/responses** and script previews included
* **Environment support** for different configurations

### Code Samples

The documentation automatically generates code snippets for each request in multiple languages:

* cURL
* Python (requests)
* JavaScript

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-mintlify-response-docs-1775161843/0cAPr7w7_KQ0y8Ge/images/screenshots/send-request/api-docs/opencollection/curl.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=0cAPr7w7_KQ0y8Ge&q=85&s=2dbb34776b4277b91d4f08bd753ee8a6" alt="Test Scripts" width="2802" height="1712" data-path="images/screenshots/send-request/api-docs/opencollection/curl.webp" />

### Tests and Scripts Display

* Show **pre-request scripts** inline for each request
* Display **post-response scripts** and test logic
* View **test assertions** directly in the documentation

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-mintlify-response-docs-1775161843/0cAPr7w7_KQ0y8Ge/images/screenshots/send-request/api-docs/opencollection/test-script-display.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=0cAPr7w7_KQ0y8Ge&q=85&s=85b8b7c11bca3a76140817b0e947610c" alt="Test Scripts" width="2856" height="1100" data-path="images/screenshots/send-request/api-docs/opencollection/test-script-display.webp" />

### Try It Out Playground

Interactive playground that allows users to:

* Edit request parameters, headers, and body
* Modify and test scripts in real-time
* Execute requests live directly from the documentation
* View responses immediately

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-mintlify-response-docs-1775161843/0cAPr7w7_KQ0y8Ge/images/screenshots/send-request/api-docs/opencollection/auto-docs-playground.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=0cAPr7w7_KQ0y8Ge&q=85&s=0fabcf812b673c1e92f3a1510cb64949" alt="Try It Out Playground" width="2848" height="1100" data-path="images/screenshots/send-request/api-docs/opencollection/auto-docs-playground.webp" />

## Deployment Options

Once generated, you can:

1. **Open locally**: View the HTML file in any browser
2. **Static hosting**: Deploy to GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, or any static host
3. **Share directly**: Send the HTML file to team members or API consumers
4. **Documentation portal**: Add to your developer portal or docs site
