Pyment

Pyment is an open-source tool in the Python ecosystem designed to assist developers in creating documentation for Python projects. It specializes in analyzing Python source files to extract code structure, function and class signatures, and their accompanying docstrings, with the aim of producing consistent API references.

The tool supports multiple docstring styles, such as Google style, NumPy style, and reStructuredText, and can export documentation in formats like HTML, Markdown, or JSON. It typically offers a command-line interface and can be integrated into documentation pipelines or build systems to streamline the generation of reference material.

In use, Pyment processes a project directory, builds an internal representation of modules and members, and renders the extracted information into navigable documentation. It can be used standalone or as part of a larger workflow with other tools such as Sphinx or static site generators to produce accessible project documentation for developers and users.

Multiple independent projects have used the Pyment name in the Python ecosystem, and the specific features and licenses may vary by repository. As with similar tools, Pyment’s usefulness depends on the presence and quality of docstrings in the codebase, and on how well the chosen docstring style aligns with a project’s documentation goals.