MkDocs by mkdocs
Project documentation with Markdown.
About MkDocs
From the project's README at github.com/mkdocs/mkdocs. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
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MkDocs is a fast, simple and downright gorgeous static site generator that's geared towards building project documentation. Documentation source files are written in Markdown, and configured with a single YAML configuration file. It is designed to be easy to use and can be extended with third-party themes, plugins, and Markdown extensions.
Please see the [Documentation][mkdocs] for an introductory tutorial and a full user guide. Features Build static HTML files from Markdown files. Use Plugins and Markdown Extensions to enhance MkDocs. Use the built-in themes, third party themes or create your own. Publish your documentation anywhere that static files can be served. Much more! Support
If you need help with MkDocs, do not hesitate to get in contact with us! For questions and high-level discussions, use [Discussions] on GitHub. For small questions, a good alternative is the [Chat room] on Gitter/Matrix. To report a bug or make a feature request, open an [Issue] on GitHub.
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 22k | github.com/mkdocs/mkdocs |
| GitHub forks | 2.6k | github.com/mkdocs/mkdocs |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 12.3 years | since Jan 2014 |
| Last commit | 7 months ago | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Releases shipped | 15 | last: 1.7 years ago |
| Funding links | 1 | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
Security advisories
GHSA-qh9q-34h6-hcv9. What people say on Hacker News
Ready to self-host MkDocs?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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