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DocFX

A documentation generation tool for API reference and Markdown files!

Free Open Source
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Windows
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DocFX generates Documentation directly from source code (.NET, RESTful API, JavaScript, Java, etc...) and Markdown files.
DocFX runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. The generated website can be deployed to any web host with no additional configurations, e.g. Github Pages, Azure Websites...
DocFX provides a flexible way to customize templates and themes easily.

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DocFX was added by crystalfire in Jun 2017 and the latest update was made in Feb 2020. The list of alternatives was updated Dec 2019. It's possible to update the information on DocFX or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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