Company
Date Published
Author
Han Wang
Word count
802
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Mintlify's new AI Assistant enhances user interaction with documentation by utilizing agentic retrieval technology to deliver more accurate, conversational responses rooted in a company's source of truth. This AI-native experience improves user engagement by understanding intent and providing contextual answers with citations, while maintaining control over product information presentation in AI interfaces. The assistant leverages advanced models like Claude 4 for high-quality answers with minimal hallucination, even for complex queries. It offers a seamless, embedded experience that allows users to interact directly within documentation, including querying from code blocks for instant explanations. By integrating AI functionality into documentation, companies can provide trusted, fast responses and gain insights into user queries, ultimately allowing them to maintain narrative control and improve content accuracy. Mintlify is also focused on automating the upkeep of documentation by identifying knowledge gaps and facilitating updates through AI, with examples of the assistant's application seen in companies like Perplexity and Bolt.new.