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jetbrains/kotlin-multiplatform-dev-docs

Analysis updated 2026-08-15 · repo last pushed 2026-08-14

188SwiftAudience · developerComplexity · 1/5ActiveSetup · easy

TLDR

Source content for JetBrains' official Kotlin Multiplatform documentation site. Developers and writers can fix typos, update examples, and improve guides by editing markdown files and submitting pull requests.

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  root((repo))
    What it is
      Official KMP docs source
      Markdown text files
      Published to help site
    Structure
      Topics folder
      Code snippets folder
      Images and charts folder
    Who it is for
      Developers
      Technical writers
      Doc contributors
    How to contribute
      Edit markdown files
      Submit pull request
      Follow style guidelines
    Notable rules
      Samples page curated only
      Feedback via issue tracker
      Public Slack channel

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Fix typos or outdated code examples you spot in the official Kotlin Multiplatform docs.

USE CASE 2

Add a missing explanation or new topic to the documentation site.

USE CASE 3

Learn how JetBrains structures and publishes their official documentation.

USE CASE 4

Contribute improvements to Kotlin Multiplatform learning resources.

What is it built with?

MarkdownKotlinSwift

How does it compare?

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Stars188180197
LanguageSwiftSwiftSwift
Last pushed2026-08-14
MaintenanceActive
Setup difficultyeasymoderateeasy
Complexity1/53/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopergeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

No setup required, just browse the markdown files and edit them in GitHub's web interface to submit a fix.

The explanation does not specify a license, this is a JetBrains-curated documentation repository that accepts community contributions via pull requests.

In plain English

This repository holds the source content for JetBrains' official Kotlin Multiplatform documentation site. It's where the guides, explanations, and tutorials that help developers learn and use Kotlin Multiplatform live before they're published to the web. At a high level, the project is essentially a collection of text files written in a simple format called markdown, organized into a few key folders. One folder contains written topics, another holds code snippets that get embedded into the docs, and a third stores images and charts. A couple of configuration files control how the site's navigation menu is structured and manage repeated variables. Everything gets compiled and published to the live help site. The people who would use this repo are developers and technical writers who want to improve Kotlin's documentation. If you're reading a guide on the official site and notice a typo, an outdated example, or a missing explanation, you can come here, edit the relevant text file, and submit a pull request to fix it. JetBrains asks that contributors follow their specific style and formatting guidelines before making changes. One notable detail is that the "Samples" page is curated by JetBrains and doesn't accept direct edits. If you've built something with Kotlin Multiplatform and want it featured, you don't edit the docs. Instead, you tag your own project on GitHub with a specific topic so the team can discover it. For general feedback or bug reports, the project points you toward their issue tracker and a public Slack channel rather than handling everything through the repository itself.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I found an outdated code example in the Kotlin Multiplatform docs. How do I find the right markdown file in this repo, edit it, and submit a pull request that follows JetBrains' style guidelines?
Prompt 2
Help me understand the folder structure of this documentation repo so I can figure out where to add a new tutorial topic about Kotlin Multiplatform.
Prompt 3
What are JetBrains' formatting and style guidelines I need to follow before submitting a documentation pull request to this repo?
Prompt 4
I want to report a bug or give feedback on the Kotlin Multiplatform docs. Where should I go instead of opening a pull request in this repo?

Frequently asked questions

What is kotlin-multiplatform-dev-docs?

Source content for JetBrains' official Kotlin Multiplatform documentation site. Developers and writers can fix typos, update examples, and improve guides by editing markdown files and submitting pull requests.

What language is kotlin-multiplatform-dev-docs written in?

Mainly Swift. The stack also includes Markdown, Kotlin, Swift.

Is kotlin-multiplatform-dev-docs actively maintained?

Active — commit in last 30 days (last push 2026-08-14).

What license does kotlin-multiplatform-dev-docs use?

The explanation does not specify a license, this is a JetBrains-curated documentation repository that accepts community contributions via pull requests.

How hard is kotlin-multiplatform-dev-docs to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is kotlin-multiplatform-dev-docs for?

Mainly developer.

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