MkDocs
Documentation site generator for technical teams
MkDocs is a fast, simple static site generator geared towards building project documentation. It uses Markdown source files and a single YAML configuration file to produce a polished docs site.
Key features
- Markdown documentation
- Single YAML config
- Built-in live preview server
- Theme and plugin support
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Very easy to get started
- Material theme is excellent
Trade-offs
- Documentation-only focus
- No collaborative editing
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