# Docusmith: turn a demo into documentation

Markdown version of https://demosmith.ai/docusmith for AI assistants and other readers.
Last updated: 2026-11-11.

Docusmith is built into every Demosmith demo. When Demosmith finishes a demo,
the walkthrough is already captured. Docusmith reads it and writes the
document, in Markdown, HTML, plain text or PDF. There is nothing new to record.

## How it works

1. **Pick a finished demo** from your dashboard.
2. **Choose a format.** Click Generate Document and pick Markdown, HTML, plain
   text or PDF.
3. **Copy or download.** The document is usually ready in 1 to 2 minutes. You
   can close the window while it generates and come back later.

## Formats

| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| Markdown | Docs sites, CMS pages and help centers (GitBook, Notion, Confluence) |
| HTML | A complete web page you can publish, such as a how-to page |
| Plain text | Support replies and internal notes |
| PDF | Sales follow-ups and printable guides |

One format generates at a time. When it finishes, generate the next from the
same demo. Each demo version (for example a different prompt, language or
updated flow) gets its own document.

## Where teams use it

- Help center articles in Zendesk, Intercom or Help Scout
- Product documentation in GitBook, Mintlify or Confluence
- A PDF leave-behind after a sales call
- Customer onboarding, attached to the welcome email
- SEO tutorial pages, such as "how to create a report in [your product]"
- Support replies, pasted into a ticket

The output is a first draft. Edit it and publish it however you want; nothing
is locked.

## Manual docs versus Docusmith

| Writing docs by hand (2 to 3 hours) | Docusmith (about 2 minutes) |
|---|---|
| Watch the recording back and find each step | The demo is already done |
| Write every step by hand | Click Generate and pick a format |
| Redo it every time the product changes | Run the demo again and the new doc replaces the old one |

## Plans

Docusmith is included on every paid plan: Starter, Pro and Business. It is
not included in the 3-day free trial. Pricing: https://demosmith.ai/pricing.md

## Links

- Start: https://app.demosmith.ai/signup
- Demosmith overview: https://demosmith.ai/index.md
- Interactive demos: https://demosmith.ai/interactive-demos.md