Claude Assist
Add an AI assistant button to documentation pages
Last updated: March 15, 2026
Claude Assist
Add an “Ask Claude” button to each page that opens Claude with the page content as context.
Configuration
claude_assist:
enabled: true
label: Ask Claude
prompt: "Answer based on this documentation page:"
| Field | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
enabled |
bool | false |
Show the Ask Claude button on each page |
label |
string | "Ask Claude" |
Button text |
prompt |
string | "" |
Custom prompt prefix prepended to the page content |
How It Works
When clicked, the button:
- Extracts the current page’s markdown content (from the companion
.html.mdfile) - Prepends the optional custom prompt
- Opens Claude (claude.ai) with the content as context
This requires enable_llms: true since the button depends on the generated .html.md companion files.
Use Cases
- Let users ask follow-up questions about complex configuration
- Provide an AI-powered support layer on top of static docs
- Help users translate documentation concepts to their specific use case
Button Placement
The button appears in the page title row alongside other action buttons (Export PDF, Copy MD). On mobile, buttons wrap below the title.
Custom Prompts
The prompt field lets you customize how Claude interprets the page:
# Technical docs
claude_assist:
enabled: true
prompt: "You are a technical support engineer. Answer based on this documentation:"
# API reference
claude_assist:
enabled: true
label: "Explain this API"
prompt: "Explain this API endpoint in simple terms:"
When no prompt is set, the page content is sent as-is.