> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.paradime.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Auto-generated Data Documentation

In this guide, you'll learn how to use Paradime's Catalog feature, powered by DinoAI, to effortlessly create and maintain high-quality documentation for your data assets. Well-documented assets are crucial for clarity and collaboration, and the Catalog feature helps you comprehensively document your dbt™ models and their columns, ensuring consistency across your project.

**Estimated completion time:** 10 minutes

<Warning>
  **Prerequisites**

  * [A dbt™ project set up in Paradime](/guides/paradime-101/getting-started-with-the-paradime-ide/setting-up-a-dbt-project)
  * [At least one dbt™ model materialized in your dbt™ project](/guides/paradime-101/getting-started-with-the-paradime-ide/creating-a-dbt-model#id-4.-materialize-your-dbt-tm-model)
</Warning>

### What you'll learn

In this guide, you'll learn how to:

1. Access and navigate the Catalog feature
2. View and edit model documentation
3. Use DinoAI for auto-generating documentation
4. Review and customize generated content

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### Tutorial

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### Key Features

* **Model Classification**: Tag and categorize your models for easy organization.
* **Model Description**: Add detailed descriptions to explain the purpose and logic of each model.
* **Model Column Details**: Document metadata for each column, including type, tests, and classification.
* **DinoAI Auto-generation**: Automatically generate context-specific descriptions for models and columns.
* **Auto-updating YAML files**: All documentation updated via the Catalog UI will immediately be reflected in your project's corresponding .yaml files.

### How to Use

1. **Access the Catalog:**
   * Open the Command Panel within the Code IDE (located at the bottom of the screen)
   * Click on the "Catalog" tab.
2. **View and Edit Model Information:**
   * Click on any model in your project to view it's documentation.
   * Option: Click "Expand" icon on the top right of Catalog tab to expand view.
   * Click "Edit" Icon  (**✎)** to edit any model classifications, description, column details, etc.
3. **Use DinoAI for Auto-generation:**
   * In the Catalog tab, click "Autogenerate" at the top left.
   * DinoAI will generate a detailed, context-specific model model and column descriptions.
   * Click "Edit" Icon  (**✎)** to edit AI generated descriptions.
4. **Review and Customize Generated Content:**
   * Make any necessary edits to tailor the documentation to your specific needs.
   * Save your changes.

<Check>
  **Pro Tips**

  * Use auto-generation as a starting point, then customize for your specific needs.
  * Regularly update documentation as your models evolve.
  * Consistency in documentation style improves team collaboration.
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<Info>
  **Related Documentation**

  * [How to use the data catalog](/products/data-catalog/index)
  * [Utilizing data assets](/products/data-catalog/index)
</Info>

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### Summary

You've learned how to use Paradime's Catalog feature to autogenerate and maintain high-quality documentation for your dbt™ models. By leveraging this feature, you can significantly speed up your documentation process, ensure consistency across your project, and maintain up-to-date documentation as your models evolve.

Next, we'll explore [how to enforce SQL and YAML best practices](/guides/paradime-101/getting-started-with-the-paradime-ide/utilizing-advanced-developer-features/enforce-sql-and-yaml-best-practices) to further improve your code quality.


## Related topics

- [Accelerating Data Governance](/guides/paradime-101/getting-started-with-the-paradime-ide/dinoai-accelerating-your-analytics-engineering-workflow/accelerating-data-governance.md)
- [Data Documentation](/products/dino-ai/data-documentation.md)
- [Introduction](/guides/dbt-fundamentals/getting-started-with-dbt/introduction.md)
- [Managing Users in the Workspace](/guides/paradime-101/getting-started-with-your-paradime-workspace/managing-users-in-the-workspace.md)
- [Enable Auto-join](/products/settings/users/enable-auto-join.md)