Introduction
This section provides an overview of how to get started with the Documents, Next.js Document Starter Kit.
Documents
Welcome to the documents section. Many people will not reach this point. Out of the people that reach this point, some won't make it past this introduction page. This archive will be a working library of information, ideas, and resources to hopefully result in a feeling of connection with surroundings and a level of empowerment and agency on our human environments.
Instructions
Get started with Documents using our quick start installation guide to get your project started.
Setup
Setting up your Documents projects layout, links and search engine optimisation.
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Why Documents?
Documents was created as an open-source project to help the community streamline their documentation process, enabling developers to focus on more critical tasks. Built with scalability in mind, it adapts to projects of all sizes, from single-page guides to comprehensive knowledge bases.
The integration of MDX, custom components and Tailwind CSS ensures an intuitive experience, simplifying both content creation and management.
- Product Guides: Comprehensive manuals for product usage, setup and troubleshooting.
- Business Documentation: Clear and structured documentation for internal processes, policies and systems.
- Technical Manuals: Detailed guides for APIs, software development kits (SDKs) and technical processes.
Documents offers extensive customization options, allowing you to easily align the design and functionality with your branding.
Key Features
Here are some of the features that make Documents ideal for building your documentation:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Content Creation | Write documentation using Markdown with JSX, custom components and Mermaid.js for diagrams. |
| Navigation & Structure | Organize content with multi-level navigation, automatically generated tables of contents and smooth pagination. |
| Code Features | Syntax highlighting, enhanced code blocks and a code switcher with copy functionality. |
| Advanced Search | Fuzzy search with term highlighting for quick and accurate results. |
| Theming & Layout | Supports light/dark modes with automatic switching and responsive design. |
| Math & Tables | Seamless integration of LaTeX for math and structured tables. |
| SEO & Meta Tags | Built-in SEO, metadata generation and control over meta tags for better search rankings and social sharing. |
| AI-powered Docs (In Development) | Future feature for AI-driven content discussions and search. |
How to Use These Documents
You'll find the documentation's navigation bar on the left side of the screen. The pages are organized in a logical sequence, progressing from foundational topics to more advanced concepts, allowing you to follow along step-by-step as you build your documentation. However, feel free to explore the content in any order, selecting the sections most relevant to your use case.
On the right side of the screen, a table of contents provides easy navigation between sections of each page. For quick access to specific content, you can
use the search bar at the top or the search shortcut (Ctrl+K or Cmd+K).
Head over to the Installation Guide.
Join our Community
If you have questions about anything related to Documents, you're always welcome to ask our community on GitHub, X (Twitter), Facebook and Reddit.