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Description

Forget about databases, comment moderation, and annoying updates; simply focus on your content. You can input Markdown, Liquid, HTML, and CSS, and in return, receive static sites that are fully prepared for deployment. Features like permalinks, categories, pages, posts, and custom layouts are all given priority here. Tired of the hassle with hosting services? GitHub Pages, powered by Jekyll, allows you to deploy your site for free, complete with a custom domain. Jekyll functions as a static site generator, transforming text written in your preferred markup language into a polished static website using layouts. You have the flexibility to adjust the site's aesthetics, URLs, and the information presented on each page. The Jekyll gem provides you with a jekyll executable in your terminal, which you'll typically use with jekyll serve for local development and jekyll build for production site generation. If you need to modify Jekyll's standard build settings, explore the various configuration options available. Ultimately, Jekyll simplifies the process of creating and managing static websites, making it an excellent choice for developers.

Description

MkDocs is an elegant and efficient static site generator designed specifically for creating project documentation. You can write your documentation in Markdown format and manage it using a straightforward YAML configuration file. There are numerous visually appealing themes to choose from in MkDocs, including the default themes like mkdocs and readthedocs, as well as various third-party options found on the MkDocs Themes wiki page, or you can even craft your own unique theme. By personalizing your theme or adding plugins, you can ensure your project documentation has the appearance you desire. Additionally, you have the ability to enhance Markdown's functionality through various extensions. A wealth of configuration options is at your disposal, and the built-in development server enables you to see your documentation in real-time as you create it, complete with automatic reloading and browser refreshing upon saving changes. Ultimately, MkDocs produces entirely static HTML sites that are ready to be hosted on platforms such as GitHub Pages, Amazon S3, or any other hosting service you prefer, giving you flexibility in how you distribute your documentation. This makes it an excellent choice for developers seeking a streamlined way to present their project information.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

CloudCannon
Mermaid Chart
PushFeedback
21YunBox
Algolia
Amazon S3
Cloud 66
DNS Inspect
Dash
GitHub
Percy

Integrations

CloudCannon
Mermaid Chart
PushFeedback
21YunBox
Algolia
Amazon S3
Cloud 66
DNS Inspect
Dash
GitHub
Percy

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Jekyll

Website

jekyllrb.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

MkDocs

Founded

2014

Country

United States

Website

www.mkdocs.org

Product Features

Web Design

Autocompletion
Collaborative Editing
Content Management
Drag & Drop
Element Libraries
Programming Language Support
Syntax Highlighting
Templates

Product Features

Help Authoring Tools

Collaboration Tools
Content Library
Drag & Drop Editing
Image Library
Import HTML / Word
Multi-Format Output
Offline Editing
Preview Output
Screenshot Tool
Search
Templates
Text Editor / Word Processor
Translation Tools
Version Control

Software Documentation

Access Roles / User Permissions
Automatic Documentation Generation
Collaboration Tools
Docs Web Hosting
Feedback Capture
Markdown Support
Multiple Formats Support
Multiple Versions Support
Version Control
WYSIWIG Editor
Webhooks
reStructured Text Support

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