# Google CodeWiki Alternative — ShipDocs

> The only Google CodeWiki alternative with private repo support — available right now. ShipDocs auto-generates encrypted, chat-ready documentation from any codebase — public or private. Markdown you own, AI chat with file citations, AES-256-GCM encryption.

**URL:** https://shipdocs.sh/google-code-wiki-alternative
**Category:** Developer tools / Documentation / AI / Google CodeWiki alternative
**Pricing:** Pro ($29/mo), Advanced ($29/mo compare-at $39), Ultra ($199/mo). 3-day free trial on every plan. No free forever tier.

## Why switch from Google CodeWiki?

CodeWiki (codewiki.google) launched November 15, 2025 and generates documentation for **public repositories only**. ShipDocs was built from day one for the repos CodeWiki can't reach.

Key advantages:

- **Private repo support** — AES-256-GCM encrypted. CodeWiki is public-only.
- **Works right now, zero setup** — Cloud-hosted. CodeWiki's private version requires local CLI setup.
- **AI chat grounded in your code** — every answer cites the file path and line number. CodeWiki has no chat.
- **Per-component modules** — Backend, Frontend, Workers, CLI, Migrations.
- **Standard Markdown you own** — export to GitHub, GitLab, Docusaurus, MkDocs, or self-host.
- **Your code never used for AI training** — zero-retention API endpoints.

## ShipDocs vs Google CodeWiki

| Feature | ShipDocs | CodeWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-generated from real source | Yes | Yes |
| Public repo support | Yes | Yes |
| Works on private repos right now | Yes | No |
| Cloud hosted, zero setup | Yes | No (local only) |
| AI chat with file citations | Yes | No |
| Per-component docs | Yes | No |
| Markdown export / self-host | Yes | No |
| AES-256-GCM encryption | Yes | No |
| Never trained on your code | Yes | Partial |
| CLI: push from cwd | Yes | No |

## What you get with ShipDocs

1. **Private repos, encrypted end-to-end** — AES-256-GCM per project. Your code never trains AI.
2. **AI chat that cites source files** — Ask questions, get answers with file paths and line numbers.
3. **Markdown you own and export** — No lock-in. Self-host on any platform.
4. **Works right now, no local setup** — Cloud-hosted. Point at a repo, get docs in 2 minutes.

## How it works

1. **Connect your repo** — GitHub, GitLab, ZIP upload, or CLI. Public or private.
2. **AI generates docs** — Detects modules, writes Markdown in ~2 minutes.
3. **Browse & edit** — Per-component sidebar, WYSIWYG editor.
4. **Chat with your code** — Answers cite exact files and lines.

## FAQ

**Why not just wait for Google's private repo version?**
Google announced it as "coming soon" with no timeline. Meanwhile your code sits undocumented. ShipDocs works on private repos right now — encrypted, cloud-hosted, no setup.

**Is my private code safe?**
Yes. AES-256-GCM encrypted per project. Zero AI training. Export or delete anytime.

**How long does setup take?**
~2 minutes. No servers, no local CLI, no Google account. GitHub, GitLab, or ZIP.

**What's the difference between free and paid?**
Pro ($29/mo), Advanced ($29/mo compare-at $39), Ultra ($199/mo). Every paid plan includes a 3-day free trial. No free forever plan.

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