diff --git a/doc/modules.txt b/doc/modules.txt
index 29ec64228..fce384f0e 100644
--- a/doc/modules.txt
+++ b/doc/modules.txt
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@ CPU, device drivers and platform code
 
 /**
 \defgroup net IoT networking
+The communication protocols
 */
 
 /**
@@ -79,6 +80,12 @@ Supports only non-storing mode, one instance and one DAG.
 
 /**
 \defgroup lib Libraries and services
+A set of libraries and services used by the os and applications
+*/
+
+/**
+\defgroup sys System functions
+Core system components such as processes and timers
 */
 
 /**