Set up professional documentation websites using popular static site generators like Docusaurus, MkDocs, VitePress, and GitBook.
When to Use
Documentation website setup
API documentation portals
Product documentation sites
Technical documentation hubs
Static site generation
GitHub Pages deployment
Multi-version documentation
Quick Start
Multi-version documentation
# Create new Docusaurus site
npx create-docusaurus@latest my-docs classic
cd my-docs
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start development server
npm start
Reference Guides
Detailed implementations in the references/ directory:
Guide
Contents
Installation
Installation, Project Structure
Configuration
Configuration
Sidebar Configuration
Sidebar Configuration
Versioning
Versioning, Deployment
Installation
Installation, Project Structure
Configuration
Configuration
Admonitions
Admonitions, Deployment
Installation
Installation
Configuration
Configuration
Installation
Installation, Project Structure, Configuration, Table of Contents
Best Practices
✅ DO
Use consistent navigation structure
Enable search functionality
Add edit links to pages
Include version selector for versioned docs
Use syntax highlighting for code blocks
Add dark mode support
Optimize images and assets
Enable analytics
Add social media links
Use responsive design
Include breadcrumbs
Add table of contents
Test on mobile devices
❌ DON'T
Use outdated frameworks
Skip search functionality
Forget mobile responsiveness
Use slow-loading assets
Skip accessibility features
Ignore SEO optimization
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1---2name: aj-geddes-useful-ai-prompts-documentation-site-setup3description: Documentation Site Setup4---56# Documentation Site Setup78## Table of Contents910- [Overview](#overview)11- [When to Use](#when-to-use)12- [Quick Start](#quick-start)13- [Reference Guides](#reference-guides)14- [Best Practices](#best-practices)1516## Overview1718Set up professional documentation websites using popular static site generators like Docusaurus, MkDocs, VitePress, and GitBook.1920## When to Use2122- Documentation website setup23- API documentation portals24- Product documentation sites25- Technical documentation hubs26- Static site generation27- GitHub Pages deployment28- Multi-version documentation2930## Quick Start3132- Multi-version documentation3334```bash35# Create new Docusaurus site36npx create-docusaurus@latest my-docs classic3738cd my-docs3940# Install dependencies41npm install4243# Start development server44npm start45```4647## Reference Guides4849Detailed implementations in the `references/` directory:5051| Guide | Contents |52|---|---|53| [Installation](references/installation.md) | Installation, Project Structure |54| [Configuration](references/configuration.md) | Configuration |55| [Sidebar Configuration](references/sidebar-configuration.md) | Sidebar Configuration |56| [Versioning](references/versioning.md) | Versioning, Deployment |57| [Installation](references/installation-2.md) | Installation, Project Structure |58| [Configuration](references/configuration-2.md) | Configuration |59| [Admonitions](references/admonitions.md) | Admonitions, Deployment |60| [Installation](references/installation-3.md) | Installation |61| [Configuration](references/configuration-3.md) | Configuration |62| [Installation](references/installation-4.md) | Installation, Project Structure, Configuration, Table of Contents |6364## Best Practices6566### ✅ DO6768- Use consistent navigation structure69- Enable search functionality70- Add edit links to pages71- Include version selector for versioned docs72- Use syntax highlighting for code blocks73- Add dark mode support74- Optimize images and assets75- Enable analytics76- Add social media links77- Use responsive design78- Include breadcrumbs79- Add table of contents80- Test on mobile devices8182### ❌ DON'T8384- Use outdated frameworks85- Skip search functionality86- Forget mobile responsiveness87- Use slow-loading assets88- Skip accessibility features89- Ignore SEO optimization9091---92> Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/aj-geddes) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.93<!-- tomevault:4.0:skill_md:2026-04-11 -->
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