Mkdocs Drawio Exporter

Overview

The Diagrams.net (Draw.io) Exporter for MkDocs is a powerful tool designed for developers and documentation creators who use Draw.io for their diagramming needs. This plugin simplifies the process of embedding diagrams into documentation seamlessly during the build time, enhancing both the appearance and functionality of your docs. With its user-friendly setup and efficient caching mechanisms, this exporter ensures that your diagrams are always up to date and presented in the best light.

As more teams rely on visual communication in their documentation, having a tool that integrates with MkDocs can significantly streamline the workflow. This exporter not only enhances presentation but also checks for updates efficiently, making it an essential addition to your documentation toolkit.

Features

• Easy Installation: Quick installation process allows you to set up the plugin without hassle, integrating it into your MkDocs site in no time.

• Automatic Image Embedding: Automatically exports your Draw.io diagrams, allowing you to embed them just like any other image file within your documentation.

• Support for Multi-Page Diagrams: Easily handle multi-page diagrams by appending page indices, ensuring clarity and organization in your documentation.

• Efficient Caching: Cached diagrams speed up rebuild times by only updating images when the source file has been modified, minimizing unnecessary work during documentation updates.

• Headless Usage Support: Capable of running in headless environments such as Docker containers, providing flexibility for CI/CD workflows and automated deployments.

• Easy Configuration: Offers a default configuration that can be easily overridden, allowing for personalization without sacrificing simplicity.

• Development-Friendly: Facilitates easy testing and upgrades of dependencies using Poetry, ensuring that you can maintain and scale your documentation projects seamlessly.