xyd: Open Source Framework for Ambitious Docs

Build technical documentation websites with Markdown, OpenAPI specs, and customizable themes

Pricing model

Free

Rating

★ Mixed Reviews

Time to value

Quick Setup (< 1 hour)

You can use xyd to build and publish clean documentation websites for your software projects quickly. It lets you write guides in Markdown or MDX, generate API references automatically from OpenAPI or GraphQL specifications, and customize site styling with built-in themes. The framework includes prebuilt search, code syntax highlighting, dark mode, and SEO metadata tags out of the box. You can install it through a command-line interface, preview edits in real time with hot module reloading, and extend features using community plugins.

What xyd: Open Source Framework for Ambitious Docs does

Install the documentation framework using the CLIImport OpenAPI or GraphQL definitions to generate endpointsWrite guides and technical tutorials using MDX componentsConfigure dark mode and site styling with built-in themesEnable full-text search across all documentation pagesDeploy static documentation files to hosting providersGenerates API documentation directly from OpenAPI and GraphQL specificationsSupports MD and MDX files for writing custom guides and interactive componentsIncludes built-in themes with automated dark mode supportProvides instant live previews using hot module replacementShips with prebuilt full-text search and syntax code highlightingOffers a command-line interface installable directly through package managers

Pricing breakdown

Pricing model: Free

Tutorials & Demos

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