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docmd vs MkDocs: catalog facts
docmd	MkDocs
Free The compiler is free and open source under the MIT license.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Builds a static documentation site from Markdown Includes client-side search and AI context outputs	One YAML file and a folder of Markdown produce a complete site Built-in live-reload server while writing
Requires Node.js 20 or later Subsequent hosting of the generated site is separate	Output is static, so search and versioning depend on the theme and plugins
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: BSD-2-Clause
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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