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docmd vs VitePress: catalog facts
docmd	VitePress
Free The compiler is free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free and open source under the MIT license.
Command line	Command line
Builds a static documentation site from Markdown Includes client-side search and AI context outputs	Fast dev server and hot updates via Vite Vue components usable inside Markdown
Requires Node.js 20 or later Subsequent hosting of the generated site is separate	Focused on documentation rather than general websites Customization requires knowledge of Vue
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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