# Mdbook

> Use this skill when the user wants to create documentation books, build docs from markdown, serve documentation locally, or generate static sites from markdown files.

- Skill: `javimosch/mdbook` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/mdbook`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/mdbook/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/mdbook

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# mdBook Plugin

Create modern online books from Markdown files.

## Commands

### Build
- `mdbook build run` — Build a book from markdown files
- `mdbook serve run` — Serve book with live reload
- `mdbook init run` — Initialize a new book

### Maintenance
- `mdbook clean run` — Delete built book
- `mdbook test run` — Test Rust code examples in book

## Usage Examples
- "Build my documentation book"
- "Initialize a new book project"
- "Serve the book locally"
- "Clean the build output"

## Installation

```bash
cargo install mdbook
```

## Examples

```bash
# Create a new book
mdbook init my-book

# Build the book
mdbook build

# Serve with live reload
mdbook serve --open

# Clean
mdbook clean
```

## Key Features
- Markdown-based documentation
- Live reload dev server
- Math equations (KaTeX)
- Code block theming
- Search functionality
- Multi-language support