Aglio

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An API Blueprint renderer with theme support that outputs static HTML

Overview:

Aglio is an API Blueprint renderer that supports multiple themes and outputs static HTML. API Blueprint is a Markdown-based document format for writing API descriptions and documentation. Aglio is fast, supports customizations, and can include other files in the blueprint. It can be used as an executable, in a Docker container, or as a library for Node.js.

Features:

  • Fast parsing with Protagonist
  • Asynchronous processing
  • Multiple templates/themes
  • Support for custom colors, templates, and theme engines
  • Ability to include other files in the blueprint
  • Command-line executable aglio for generating HTML
  • Live-reloading preview server with aglio --server
  • Node.js library require('aglio')
  • Excellent test coverage
  • Tested on BrowserStack

Summary:

Aglio is a versatile API Blueprint renderer that simplifies the process of generating documentation for APIs. It supports multiple themes, asynchronous processing, and customizations. Aglio can be used as an executable, in a Docker container, or as a library for Node.js. It offers fast parsing and excellent test coverage. With Aglio, developers can easily generate static HTML documentation for their APIs.

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