VitePress
VitePress is a Vite-powered static site generator. It provides fast, modern, and lightweight documentation sites with native ESM support and instant hot reload.
About VitePress
VitePress is a static site generator built on Vite and Vue that converts Markdown content into documentation websites. It supports Vue syntax and components directly within Markdown files, and allows custom theme development using Vue.
The tool leverages Vite's development experience, including instant server start and fast hot module updates, along with access to the Vite plugin ecosystem. Generated sites use static HTML for fast initial loading combined with client-side routing for fast navigation between pages after load.
It is intended for developers building documentation sites who want to write primarily in Markdown while retaining the option to extend pages with Vue components and custom theming. It is released under the MIT License.
Key features
- Generates static documentation sites from markdown files
- Built on Vite for instant server start and fast hot module updates
- Supports Vue syntax and components directly inside markdown
- Custom theming with Vue
- Fast initial page load with static HTML and client-side routing for post-load navigation
Frequently asked questions
What is VitePress?
VitePress is a static site generator that turns markdown into documentation sites, powered by Vite and Vue.
What license is VitePress released under?
VitePress is released under the MIT License.
Does VitePress support Vue components in markdown?
Yes, VitePress lets you use Vue syntax and components directly in markdown or build custom themes with Vue.
How fast is VitePress during development?
VitePress leverages Vite for instant server start and lightning fast hot updates.
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