diff --git a/document_endpoints.py b/document_endpoints.py
index 71d2e31..ac5c874 100644
--- a/document_endpoints.py
+++ b/document_endpoints.py
@@ -118,7 +118,14 @@ for doctype in sorted(types.keys()):
     body += "# %s\n\n" % doctype
     funcs = sorted(types[doctype], key=lambda _: _.__name__)
     for f in funcs:
-        body += "## %s\n\n%s\n\n" % (f.__name__, pydoc.getdoc(f))
+        body += "## %s\n\n" % f.__name__
+        body += "### Args:\n"
+        for key, value in f.arglist:
+            if key:
+                body += "**%s**: %s\n\n" % (key, value)
+            else:
+                body += "__No arguments__"
+        body += "\n\n" + pydoc.getdoc(f) + "\n\n"
     body += "\n\n--------\n\n"
 
 with open("documentation/docs/api_overview.md", "w") as output:
diff --git a/documentation/docs/api_overview.md b/documentation/docs/api_overview.md
index 3f31e9d..845150a 100644
--- a/documentation/docs/api_overview.md
+++ b/documentation/docs/api_overview.md
@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@ at the root:
 `http://server.com/api/endpoint_here`
 
 The body of your request contains all of it's argument fields, instead of
-using URL parameters. As a demonstration, lets call `thread_create`.
-It requires two arguments: `title`, and `body`. We put those argument
+using URL parameters. As a demonstration, to call `thread_create`,
+it requires two arguments: `title`, and `body`. We put those argument
 names at the root of the json object, and their values are the info
 passed into the API for that spot. Your input will look like this:
 
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ has three keys: `data`, `usermap`, and `error`. Visualizied:
 {
   "error":   false, // boolean false or error object
   "data":    null,  // null or the requested data from endpoint.
-  "usermap": {}     // a potentially empty object mapping user_ids to their objects
+  "usermap": {}     // potentially empty object, maps user_ids to user objects
 }
 
 // If "error" is true, it looks like this:
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ ID and profile object as well.
 
 ### error
 
-`error` is typically `null`. If it is __not__ null, then the request failed
+`error` is typically `false`. If it is __not__ false, then the request failed
 and the json object that `error` contains should be inspected. (see the above
 visualation) Errors follow a strict code system, making it easy for your client
 to map these responses to native exception types or signals in your language of
@@ -90,6 +90,13 @@ choice. See [the full error page](errors.md) for details.
 
 ## check_auth
 
+### Args:
+**target_user**: string: either a user_name or a user_id
+
+**target_hash**: string: sha256 hash for the password to check
+
+
+
 Takes the arguments `target_user` and `target_hash`, and
 returns boolean true or false whether the hash is valid.
 
@@ -101,6 +108,13 @@ returns boolean true or false whether the hash is valid.
 
 ## delete_post
 
+### Args:
+**thread_id**: string: the id of the thread this message was posted in.
+
+**post_id**: integer: the id of the target message.
+
+
+
 Requires the arguments `thread_id` and `post_id`.
 
 Delete a message from a thread. The same rules apply
@@ -114,6 +128,17 @@ If the post_id is 0, the whole thread is deleted.
 
 ## edit_post
 
+### Args:
+**thread_id**: string: the thread the message was posted in.
+
+**post_id**: integer: the target post_id to edit.
+
+**body**: string: the new message body.
+
+**OPTIONAL: send_raw**: boolean: set the formatting mode for the target message.
+
+
+
 Replace a post with a new body. Requires the arguments
 `thread_id`, `post_id`, and `body`. This method verifies
 that the user can edit a post before commiting the change,
@@ -133,6 +158,13 @@ Returns the new message object.
 
 ## edit_query
 
+### Args:
+**thread_id**: string: the id of the thread the message was posted in.
+
+**post_id**: integer: the id of the target message.
+
+
+
 Queries the database to ensure the user can edit a given
 message. Requires the arguments `thread_id` and `post_id`
 (does not require a new body)
@@ -142,6 +174,11 @@ on success. Returns a descriptive code 4 otherwise.
 
 ## message_feed
 
+### Args:
+**time**: int/float: epoch/unix time of the earliest point of interest
+
+
+
 Returns a special object representing all activity on the board since
 the argument `time`, a unix/epoch timestamp.
 
@@ -171,6 +208,15 @@ to its documentation for more info.
 
 ## set_post_raw
 
+### Args:
+**thread_id**: string: the id of the thread the message was posted in.
+
+**post_id**: integer: the id of the target message.
+
+**value**: boolean: the new `send_raw` value to apply to the message.
+
+
+
 Requires the boolean argument of `value`, string argument
 `thread_id`, and integer argument `post_id`. `value`, when false,
 means that the message will be passed through message formatters
@@ -187,6 +233,13 @@ using this endpoint instead is preferable.
 
 ## set_thread_pin
 
+### Args:
+**thread_id**: string: the id of the thread to modify.
+
+**value**: boolean: `true` to pin thread, `false` otherwise.
+
+
+
 Requires the arguments `thread_id` and `value`. `value`
 must be a boolean of what the pinned status should be.
 This method requires that the caller is logged in and
@@ -196,6 +249,15 @@ Returns the same boolean you supply as `value`
 
 ## thread_create
 
+### Args:
+**body**: string: The body of the first message
+
+**title**: string: The title name for this thread
+
+**OPTIONAL: send_raw**: boolean: formatting mode for the first message.
+
+
+
 Creates a new thread and returns it. Requires the non-empty
 string arguments `body` and `title`.
 
@@ -204,6 +266,11 @@ value, the OP message will never recieve special formatting.
 
 ## thread_index
 
+### Args:
+**OPTIONAL: include_op**: boolean: Include a `messages` object with the original post
+
+
+
 Return an array with all the threads, ordered by most recent activity.
 Requires no arguments.
 
@@ -213,6 +280,15 @@ content is the original message (post_id 0).
 
 ## thread_load
 
+### Args:
+**thread_id**: string: the thread to load.
+
+**OPTIONAL: op_only**: boolean: include only the original message in `messages`
+
+**OPTIONAL: format**: string: the formatting type of the returned messages.
+
+
+
 Returns the thread object with all of its messages loaded.
 Requires the argument `thread_id`. `format` may also be
 specified as a formatter to run the messages through.
@@ -223,6 +299,15 @@ is non-nil, the messages array will only include post_id 0 (the first)
 
 ## thread_reply
 
+### Args:
+**thread_id**: string: the id for the thread this message should post to.
+
+**body**: string: the message's body of text.
+
+**OPTIONAL: send_raw**: boolean: formatting mode for the posted message.
+
+
+
 Creates a new reply for the given thread and returns it.
 Requires the string arguments `thread_id` and `body`
 
@@ -237,6 +322,15 @@ value, the message will never recieve special formatting.
 
 ## db_validate
 
+### Args:
+**key**: string: the identifier for the ruleset to check.
+
+**value**: VARIES: the object for which `key` will check for.
+
+**OPTIONAL: error**: boolean: when `true`, will return an API error response instead of a special object.
+
+
+
 Requires the arguments `key` and `value`. Returns an object
 with information about the database sanity criteria for
 key. This can be used to validate user input in the client
@@ -259,12 +353,22 @@ provided value is safe to use.
 
 ## format_message
 
+### Args:
+**body**: string: the message body to apply formatting to.
+
+**format**: string: the specifier for the desired formatting engine
+
+
+
 Requires the arguments `body` and `format`. Applies
 `format` to `body` and returns the new object. See
 `thread_load` for supported specifications for `format`.
 
 ## user_map
 
+### Args:
+__No arguments__
+
 Returns an array with all registered user_ids, with the usermap
 object populated by their full objects.
 
@@ -276,32 +380,72 @@ object populated by their full objects.
 
 ## get_me
 
+### Args:
+__No arguments__
+
 Requires no arguments. Returns your internal user object,
 including your authorization hash.
 
 ## is_admin
 
+### Args:
+**target_user**: string: user_id or user_name to check against.
+
+
+
 Requires the argument `target_user`. Returns a boolean
 of whether that user is an admin.
 
 ## user_get
 
-Retreive an external user object for the given `user`.
+### Args:
+**target_user**: string: either a user_name or a user_id
+
+
+
+Retreive an external user object for the given `target_user`.
 Can be a user_id or user_name.
 
 ## user_is_registered
 
+### Args:
+**target_user**: string: either a user_name or a user_id
+
+
+
 Takes the argument `target_user` and returns true or false
 whether they are in the system or not.
 
 ## user_register
 
+### Args:
+**user_name**: string: the desired display name
+
+**auth_hash**: string: a sha256 hash of a password
+
+
+
 Register a new user into the system and return the new object.
 Requires the string arguments `user_name` and `auth_hash`.
 Do not send User/Auth headers with this method.
 
 ## user_update
 
+### Args:
+**Any of the following may be submitted:**: 
+
+**user_name**: string: a desired display name
+
+**auth_hash**: string: sha256 hash for a new password
+
+**quip**: string: a short string that can be used as a signature
+
+**bio**: string: a user biography for their profile
+
+**color**: integer: 0-6, a display color for the user
+
+
+
 Receives new parameters and assigns them to the user_object
 in the database. The following new parameters can be supplied:
 `user_name`, `auth_hash`, `quip`, `bio`, and `color`. Any number