
About Nextra
Nextra is a documentation and site framework built on Next.js and MDX. It is made for developers who want docs that work like a React application.
What it does
You write pages in MDX or Markdown, and Nextra routes them with Next.js file conventions. Links and images are converted to Next.js components, which helps navigation feel smooth. Syntax highlighting is handled at build time, and search is indexed automatically when the site is built. Multiple languages are supported through a folder layout that places each locale in its own directory.
Key features
- Write pages in MDX with React components
- Full-text search indexed at build time
- Localized pages through per-language folders
- Dark mode included out of the box
- Server and client components with incremental regeneration
Who it's for
Nextra suits React and Next.js teams that want documentation, blogs or small content sites in one codebase. It is a good choice when you already rely on Next.js features and want the same tooling for your written content.
Pricing and good to know
Nextra is open source under the MIT license, so the framework itself is free. Hosting costs depend on where you deploy the Next.js output. Because it runs on Next.js, you should be comfortable with a React build setup and the deployment requirements that come with it.
Highlights
- Write pages in MDX with React components
- Search the whole site, indexed at build time
- Organize translated pages in per-language folders
- Use dark mode without extra setup
- Build pages with server and client components












