MkDocs

MkDocs is a static site generator focused on building project documentation. It converts Markdown source files into a themed HTML site using a single YAML configuration file, and includes a built-in development server for fast preview while you write.

Key Features

• Builds static HTML documentation sites from Markdown
• Simple YAML configuration for navigation, theme settings, and build options
• Built-in development server with live preview and auto-reload
• Extensible via third-party themes, plugins, and Markdown extensions
• Output can be hosted anywhere static files can be served

Use Cases

• Publishing documentation for software libraries, APIs, and internal tools
• Creating version-controlled docs sites for teams and open source projects
• Generating lightweight help sites that can be deployed to static hosting

MkDocs is a good fit when you want a straightforward documentation workflow with minimal setup, while still having an ecosystem of themes and plugins to extend functionality. Because it produces static output, it is easy to deploy and run on a wide range of infrastructure.