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leonardomso/docz

Analysis updated 2026-07-04 · repo last pushed 2018-08-31

2TypeScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · easy

TLDR

Docz lets you create live, interactive documentation websites for your code components with zero setup, just write docs in MDX and run a command.

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    What it does
      Generates docs sites
      Live interactive previews
      Zero configuration setup
    Tech stack
      TypeScript
      MDX format
      Themes and plugins
    Use cases
      Design system catalogs
      Component libraries
      Team documentation
    Audience
      Developers
      Designers
      Product teams
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Build a visual catalog of reusable UI components like buttons, modals, and dropdowns for your team.

USE CASE 2

Create a live documentation site for a design system that updates as you edit your code.

USE CASE 3

Show designers and developers how each component looks and works before they use it in their projects.

What is it built with?

TypeScriptMDXReact

How does it compare?

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Stars222
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScriptTypeScript
Last pushed2018-08-31
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultyeasymoderateeasy
Complexity2/53/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
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In plain English

Docz is a tool that helps you create documentation websites for your code projects with almost no setup. If you've ever built a software component, like a button or a form, and wanted to show your team how it looks and works, this tool turns that desire into a live, interactive web page. You write your documentation in a format called MDX, which is essentially standard markdown text mixed with real, working code components. Instead of manually building a separate website to display your docs, you simply add a file to your project, run a single command, and the tool generates a polished documentation site for you. It updates live as you make changes, so there's no need to refresh or rebuild constantly. This is aimed at developers and teams building design systems or shared component libraries. For example, if your company has a set of reusable UI pieces like dropdowns, modals, and buttons, you can use this tool to create a catalog where designers and other developers can see each piece in action, read about its properties, and even interact with it before using it in their own work. The project prioritizes simplicity and speed. It requires zero configuration to get started, which means you don't need to spend hours tweaking settings before you can write your first doc page. It also supports customization through themes and plugins, so if you need your documentation to match your company's visual style or handle specific file types like Sass or SVG, you can extend it. It's built with TypeScript and offers full type support, which is helpful for projects that rely on strict code typing.

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Prompt 1
I have a React component library with buttons, modals, and dropdowns. Help me set up Docz to create an interactive documentation site where my team can see each component in action and read about its props.
Prompt 2
I want to document my UI components using MDX with Docz. Write an example .mdx file that showcases a Button component with a live preview, a props table, and usage examples.
Prompt 3
Help me customize my Docz documentation site with a custom theme so it matches my company's brand colors and typography.
Prompt 4
I have Sass and SVG assets in my project. How do I configure Docz plugins so my MDX documentation can import and display these file types correctly?

Frequently asked questions

What is docz?

Docz lets you create live, interactive documentation websites for your code components with zero setup, just write docs in MDX and run a command.

What language is docz written in?

Mainly TypeScript. The stack also includes TypeScript, MDX, React.

Is docz actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2018-08-31).

What license does docz use?

The explanation does not specify a license for this repository.

How hard is docz to set up?

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

Who is docz for?

Mainly developer.

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