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MkDocs

MkDocs is a fast, simple and downright gorgeous static site generator that’s geared towards building project documentation. Documentation source files are written in Markdown, and configured with a single YAML configuration file.

  • Host anywhere.

    Builds completely static HTML sites that you can host on GitHub pages, Amazon S3, or anywhere else you choose.

  • Great themes available.

    There’s a stack of good looking themes included by default. Choose from bootstrap, readthedocs, ghostwriter, or any of the 12 bootswatch themes.

  • Preview your site as you work.

    The built-in devserver allows you to preview your documentation as your writing it. It will even auto-reload whenever you save any changes, so all you need to do to see your latest edits is refresh your browser.

  • Easy to customize.

    Get your project documentation looking just the way you want it by customizing the theme.

  • Cross-reference your documentation.

    Create richly cross-referenced documents, using the MkDocs interlinking syntax.