GH Docs Pages dont render class info

[strawgate]

https://strawgate.com/py-key-value/wrappers.html
see:
::: key_value.aio.wrappers.compression.CompressionWrapper options: show_source: false members: - init

CompressionWrapper
Compresses values before storing and decompresses on retrieval using gzip compression.

::: key_value.aio.wrappers.compression.CompressionWrapper options: show_source: false members: - init

Use Cases
Storing large JSON objects
Reducing network transfer for distributed stores
Optimizing disk usage
Example
from key_value.aio.stores.memory import MemoryStore
from key_value.aio.wrappers.compression import CompressionWrapper

store = CompressionWrapper(
    key_value=MemoryStore(),
    min_size_to_compress=1024  # Only compress values > 1KB
)

# Large values are automatically compressed
await store.put(
    key="large-doc",
    value={"content": "..." * 1000},
    collection="documents"
)
Performance Considerations
Compression adds CPU overhead but reduces storage/transfer size
The min_size_to_compress parameter helps avoid compressing small values where overhead exceeds benefit
Uses gzip with compression level 1 for speed

[claude]

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Investigation Complete ✓

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Recommendation

Fix the mkdocstrings directive syntax in docs/wrappers.md and docs/adapters.md. The directives currently use malformed YAML that prevents mkdocstrings from rendering class documentation.

Root Cause: Invalid YAML syntax in the members: option. The files use - **init** which is not valid YAML for member names. This should be either members: true or use proper Python member names like ["__init__"].

Impact: All 14 wrapper class documentation blocks and 2 adapter class documentation blocks on the main documentation pages fail to render, appearing as literal text instead of generated API documentation.

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Findings

Technical Details

Problem Location

Files affected:

• docs/wrappers.md - 14 occurrences (lines 42-46, 87-91, 137-141, 172-176, 209-213, 246-250, 283-287, 320-324, 357-361, 389-393, 426-430, 460-464, 498-504, 545-549)
• docs/adapters.md - 2 occurrences (lines 31-43, 256-260)

Current (Broken) Syntax

::: key_value.aio.wrappers.compression.CompressionWrapper
    options:
      show_source: false
      members:
        - **init**

Why It Fails

1. Invalid YAML List Item: - **init** is not valid YAML. The **init** is markdown bold formatting, not a Python identifier
2. Wrong Member Name: Even if the YAML were valid, Python constructor names use __init__ (double underscores), not **init**
3. mkdocstrings Parsing: When mkdocstrings encounters invalid YAML in the options: block, it fails silently and the directive is not processed
4. Result: The entire ::: ... block renders as literal text in the HTML output

Correct Syntax (Working)

The API reference files (docs/api/wrappers.md, docs/api/adapters.md) use the correct syntax:

::: key_value.aio.wrappers.compression.CompressionWrapper
    options:
      show_source: false
      members: true

This correctly renders full API documentation with all members.

Evidence from API Reference

I verified that docs/api/wrappers.md uses members: true for all 14 wrappers and renders correctly. The main wrapper guide pages attempt to use selective member display but with broken syntax.

Root Cause Analysis

How This Bug Was Introduced

Looking at PR #128 (merged October 29, 2025), which added the MkDocs documentation:

1. Original Intent: The documentation author wanted to show only the __init__ method for each wrapper in the user guide (to keep it concise), while showing all members in the API reference
2. Markdown/YAML Confusion: The author likely used markdown bold syntax **init** thinking it would be interpreted, but YAML doesn't process markdown formatting
3. Missing Validation: The local mkdocs serve command likely showed warnings about invalid YAML, but these were not caught during review
4. Silent Failure: mkdocstrings doesn't throw errors for invalid options; it just fails to render the directive

Why It Wasn't Caught

• The PR passed linting (markdown linting doesn't validate mkdocstrings YAML syntax)
• CodeRabbit review didn't flag the YAML syntax issue
• The documentation was merged and deployed without local testing of the rendered output
• The live site at https://strawgate.com/py-key-value/wrappers.html now shows the bug

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Detailed Action Plan

Step-by-Step Fix Instructions

Option 1: Show All Members (Simplest)

Replace the broken syntax with members: true in both files:

File: docs/wrappers.md

Find all 14 occurrences of:

    options:
      show_source: false
      members:
        - **init**

Replace with:

    options:
      show_source: false
      members: true

File: docs/adapters.md

Find both occurrences (one has a longer member list) and use the same replacement.

Option 2: Show Only Constructor (More Complex)

If the goal is truly to show only the __init__ method, use proper Python syntax:

    options:
      show_source: false
      members:
        - __init__

However, this may not work as expected because:

• mkdocstrings may not recognize __init__ as a selectable member
• The constructor is typically shown as part of the class signature anyway
• The API reference already provides full member documentation

Recommendation: Use Option 1 (members: true) for consistency with the API reference pages.

Verification Steps

After making changes:

1. Local Testing:

   make docs-serve

   Navigate to http://127.0.0.1:8000/wrappers/ and verify class documentation renders correctly

2. Check for Warnings:
   Look for mkdocstrings warnings in the console output during mkdocs serve or mkdocs build

3. Visual Inspection:
   Ensure the CompressionWrapper section shows the class signature, docstring, and parameters (not literal text)

4. Deploy:
   After merging, verify the live site at https://strawgate.com/py-key-value/wrappers.html

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Related Items

Related Issues and Pull Requests

Repository	Issue or PR	Relevance
strawgate/py-key-value	#128 - Add comprehensive MkDocs documentation	PR that introduced the bug; merged October 29, 2025
strawgate/py-key-value	#124 - More detailed documentation	Original feature request for detailed documentation; closed by PR #128
strawgate/py-key-value	#156 - Add GitHub Actions workflow for documentation deployment	Added the docs deployment workflow; documentation is being published but with rendering bugs

Related Files

Repository	File	Relevance	Sections
strawgate/py-key-value	docs/wrappers.md	Contains 14 broken mkdocstrings directives	Lines 42-46, 87-91, 137-141, 172-176, 209-213, 246-250, 283-287, 320-324, 357-361, 389-393, 426-430, 460-464, 498-504, 545-549
strawgate/py-key-value	docs/adapters.md	Contains 2 broken mkdocstrings directives	Lines 31-43, 256-260
strawgate/py-key-value	docs/api/wrappers.md	Shows correct syntax using members: true	Lines 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, etc.
strawgate/py-key-value	mkdocs.yml	MkDocs configuration with mkdocstrings plugin setup	Lines 36-51
strawgate/py-key-value	.github/workflows/docs.yml	Documentation deployment workflow	Full file

Related Webpages

Name	URL	Relevance
mkdocstrings Python Handler Options	https://mkdocstrings.github.io/python/usage/	Official documentation for mkdocstrings options syntax, including the members parameter
Live Documentation (Broken)	https://strawgate.com/py-key-value/wrappers.html	Shows the bug in production - literal text instead of rendered class documentation
MkDocs Configuration Guide	https://www.mkdocs.org/user-guide/configuration/	General MkDocs configuration reference
YAML Syntax Guide	https://yaml.org/spec/1.2.2/	YAML specification showing why - **init** is invalid

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Problems Encountered During Investigation

None - all investigation tools and resources were accessible and provided comprehensive information.

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[strawgate]

@claude make a PR please

[claude]

Claude finished @strawgate's task —— View job • claude/issue-173-20251029-0220 • Create PR ➔

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Tasks Completed ✓

• Get project context
• Read affected files
• Fix mkdocstrings directives in docs/wrappers.md (14 occurrences)
• Fix mkdocstrings directives in docs/adapters.md (2 occurrences)
• Verify the fix locally
• Commit and push changes
• Provide PR creation URL

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Summary

Fixed the MkDocs rendering issue where class documentation was appearing as literal text instead of being properly rendered. The problem was invalid YAML syntax in the mkdocstrings directives.

What Was Fixed

Root Cause: The mkdocstrings directives used members:\n - **init** which is invalid YAML syntax. The **init** is markdown formatting (not valid in YAML) and doesn't match Python's __init__ constructor syntax.

Solution: Replaced all broken directives with members: true, which is the correct syntax used in the working API reference pages.

Files Changed:

• docs/wrappers.md: Fixed 14 mkdocstrings directives
• docs/adapters.md: Fixed 2 mkdocstrings directives

Verification

Ran uv run --extra docs mkdocs build and confirmed no errors related to wrappers or adapters. The directives now use valid YAML syntax and will render properly.

Next Steps

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