Mm Docs
Documentation system in a docker container using mkdocs, plantuml and many more
Overview
The MM-DOCS Docker image is a robust solution designed to streamline the documentation process for various types of projects. With its reliance on a lightweight Alpine Linux base, this image offers a versatile environment for creating well-structured documentation using tools like mkdocs and markdown. Ideal for developers and project managers alike, this system not only enhances documentation productivity but also ensures a cross-platform capability that is essential in today's diverse tech landscape.
Using this template repository, users can kickstart their documentation journey by cloning the mm-docs-template, allowing for an organized approach to managing project information and updates. Its integration with tools like Puppeteer for automated PDF generation and a command-line tool for checking broken links makes it a comprehensive choice for maintaining high-quality documentation.
Features
- Alpine Linux Base: A streamlined and lightweight operating system that enhances performance and efficiency for running documentation systems.
- Mkdocs: A documentation framework that utilizes Python and markdown for creating simple yet powerful project documentation.
- Mkdocs-material: A visually appealing theme with various extensions that enriches the writing experience while maintaining a professional look.
- PlantUML Support: Allows users to generate UML diagrams directly from text files, simplifying complex ideas into manageable visual representations.
- PDF Generation: Utilizes Chromium with Puppeteer to automate PDF exports, making it easy to share documentation in a universally accessible format.
- Broken Link Checker: A handy command-line tool to routinely check for and report any broken links within your documentation, ensuring reliability and accuracy.
- Extensive Extensions and Plugins: Comes pre-configured with a variety of mkdocs and markdown extensions to enhance functionality and ease of use.
- Invoke-Build Integration: Simplifies the build process with a set of easy-to-use commands for building, updating, and publishing documentation images.
- MkDocs
MkDocs is a fast, simple and downright gorgeous static site generator that's geared towards building project documentation. Documentation source files are written in Markdown, and configured with a single YAML configuration file.
- Docker
A website that uses Docker for containerization to streamline development, testing, and deployment workflows. This includes features such as containerization of dependencies, automated builds and deployments, and container orchestration to ensure scalability and availability.