MdBook
A tool to create books from markdown files, offering an experience similar to Gitbook but implemented in Rust.
MdBook is built in Rust, distributed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, 19.2k GitHub stars, latest release v0.4.47.
When to use MdBook
MdBook is listed here as a Documentation project. The directory calls out Generates static sites from markdown, Supports multiple outputs like HTML and EPUB, Customizable themes as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for MdBook include Live reloading with a built-in server, Plugin system for extending functionality.
Besides Documentation, this page also files MdBook under Development, Rust, Tools.
MdBook compared with
Records in this directory name GitBook, Read the Docs, Docusaurus as products people compare with MdBook. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that MdBook replaces each of them.
What the MdBook stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 19.2k GitHub stars, 1.7k forks, 618 open issues, latest tracked release v0.4.47. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- Language
- Rust
- Latest Release
- v0.4.47
- License
- Mozilla Public License 2.0
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Key features of MdBook
- Generates static sites from markdown
- Supports multiple outputs like HTML and EPUB
- Customizable themes
- Live reloading with a built-in server
- Plugin system for extending functionality
Recorded alternatives to MdBook
MdBook resources
MdBook on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is MdBook?
A tool to create books from markdown files, offering an experience similar to Gitbook but implemented in Rust. This directory highlights Generates static sites from markdown, Supports multiple outputs like HTML and EPUB, Customizable themes.
Is MdBook free to use?
MdBook is published as open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. The directory lists Generates static sites from markdown, Supports multiple outputs like HTML and EPUB, Customizable themes among its recorded capabilities.
What language is MdBook written in, and what is the latest release?
MdBook is written primarily in Rust. The latest release tracked on this page is v0.4.47.
How widely is MdBook used on GitHub?
MdBook has about 19.2k GitHub stars. It also has about 1.7k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
What do people compare MdBook with?
This directory records GitBook, Read the Docs, Docusaurus as comparison points for MdBook.
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