Doctave
Documentation for developers, managed in Git.
Overview
Doctave is a documentation platform built around a docs-as-code workflow. You write your documentation in Markdown files and keep them in your Git repository alongside your code. Doctave then automatically builds and hosts a professional-looking documentation site whenever you push changes. It's designed for developers who want to manage documentation with the same tools they use for code.
✨ Key Features
- Docs-as-code workflow (Git-based)
- Automatic builds and deployments
- Markdown support
- Full-text search
- Customizable branding
- Password protection
- Support for embedding OpenAPI specs
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Pure focus on a docs-as-code, Git-native workflow
- Simplicity and ease of setup for developers
- Automatic deployments from Git pushes
Unique Value: Offers a seamless docs-as-code experience, allowing developers to write, review, and publish documentation using the same Git-based workflow they use for their code.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Teams that are heavily invested in a Git-based workflow for everything
- Projects that want to automate their documentation publishing via CI/CD
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Non-technical teams who are not comfortable with Git
- Users who need a rich, web-based WYSIWYG editor
🏆 Alternatives
Doctave is more focused on a pure Git workflow than GitBook (which also has a web editor) and provides a managed, hosted solution unlike open-source static site generators.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: For public repositories on GitHub.
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