About docsify
docsify is an open source tool that turns a folder of Markdown files into a documentation website. It works in the browser, so you do not need to build static HTML before you publish.
What it does
You create an index.html file, point it at your Markdown files and deploy it, for example on GitHub Pages. The page loads and parses each Markdown file as a reader navigates, so edits show up without a build step. Cover pages, a custom navbar, themes and a full-text search plugin are among the available options.
Key features
- Render Markdown files directly in the browser
- No build step or pre-built HTML files
- Full-text search through a plugin
- Several themes to choose from
- A plugin API for custom behavior
Who it's for
docsify suits small projects, personal libraries and teams that want a quick documentation site with minimal setup. It is a good match when the content changes often and a build step would slow down editing.
Pricing and good to know
docsify is released under the MIT license, so it is free to use and modify. You host the files on any static web host. Because pages are rendered in the browser, search engines may index them less reliably than pre-built HTML, so think about that for a public site.
Highlights
- Render Markdown files in the browser
- Skip the build step and edit files directly
- Search the full text of your docs with a plugin
- Choose from several visual themes
- Extend the site with a plugin API
