Documentation tools supported by Read the Docs

Read the Docs supports all the major documentation tools, so you can choose the one that best fits your team's workflow and preferences. From a robust tool like Sphinx to more light weight Markdown-based solutions, we've got you covered.

Explore our tool-specific pages to see how Read the Docs enhances each documentation platform.

Python documentation generator

The original Python documentation tool. Perfect for API docs with autodoc and extensive cross-referencing capabilities.

Learn about Sphinx

Markdown documentation

Fast, simple, and downright gorgeous docs from Markdown files. Great for project documentation and user guides.

Learn about MkDocs

Executable books and documents

Build beautiful, publication-quality books and documents from computational content. Perfect for data science and research.

Learn about Jupyter Book

Powerful Markdown framework

Stripe's powerful, flexible, Markdown-based authoring framework. Ideal for component-rich documentation sites.

Learn about Markdoc

Full build customization

Use any documentation tool with custom build commands. Docusaurus, VuePress, Hugo, or anything else you need.

Learn about Custom tools

Read the Docs works seamlessly with all major documentation tools. Choose your preferred tool and get your documentation online in minutes with powerful features like search, versioning, and collaboration built-in.

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Sphinx

MkDocs

Jupyter Book

Markdoc

Custom tools

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