Open Source Documentation Platform

Docs platform for developers

Self-host in 30 seconds. Generate docs from repos with AI. Full REST API. Webhooks. Your domain, your data.

MIT Licensed
Self-Hostable
AI-Powered
Your Domain

Self-host in 30 seconds

git clone https://github.com/sitbonruben/Doxly.git
cd Doxly
cp .env.example .env
docker compose up -d

Full REST API

# List all published docs
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  http://localhost:3000/api/v1/docs

# Get a specific doc with sections
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  http://localhost:3000/api/v1/docs/getting-started/sections

Features

Built for developers

Everything you need to generate, manage, and publish documentation.

AI Doc Generation

Generate docs from codebases, repos, or URLs. Expand, simplify, translate with your own API key.

REST API

Full CRUD API with bearer token auth. Create, update, list, and delete docs programmatically.

GitHub Webhooks

Auto-update docs on push and release events. Connect once, stay in sync.

5 Layout Themes

Sidebar, Tabs, Minimal, Full (GitBook-style), and Guide (numbered steps).

Self-Hostable

Deploy with Docker in 30 seconds. Runs on any VPS, cloud, or your laptop. Your data, your infra.

Open Source

MIT licensed. Fork it, extend it, contribute to it. No vendor lock-in, ever.

Quick Start

Running in under a minute

Three steps. No complex setup. No external services required.

01

Clone & Run

Clone the repo, copy .env.example, and run docker compose up -d. Database included.

docker compose up -d
02

Open & Sign In

Open localhost:3000 in your browser. Create your account with email or OAuth.

http://localhost:3000
03

Create Docs

Start a project from a template, import from GitHub, or generate with AI.

Your docs are live