Windows · Developer Tools
MkDocs
Project documentation with Markdown.
Version 1.6.1 · by Tom Christie
Official site: mkdocs.org
About 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.
## Features
* **Host anywhere:** MkDocs builds completely static HTML sites that you can host on GitHub pages, Amazon S3, or [anywhere](http://www.mkdocs.org/user-guide/deploying-your-docs/) else you choose.
* **Great themes available:** There's a stack of good looking themes available for MkDocs. Choose between the built in themes: [mkdocs](http://www.mkdocs.org/user-guide/styling-your-docs/#mkdocs) and [readthedocs](http://www.mkdocs.org/user-guide/styling-your-docs/#readthedocs), select one of the 3rd party themes in the [MkDocs wiki](https://github.com/mkdocs/mkdocs/wiki/MkDocs-Themes), or [build your own](http://www.mkdocs.org/user-guide/custom-themes/).
* **Preview your site as you work:** The built-in dev-server allows you to preview your documentation as you're writing it. It will even auto-reload and refresh your browser whenever you save your changes.
* **Easy to customize:** Get your project documentation looking just the way you want it by customizing the theme.
How to install MkDocs
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install mkdocs
- Open MkDocs once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is MkDocs free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to mkdocs.org, the developer's official site, where MkDocs is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of MkDocs?
The version listed here is 1.6.1, published /Date(1725. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install MkDocs from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install mkdocs. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is MkDocs safe?
MkDocs downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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