How to Build Documentation with Mintlify

Create beautiful, searchable documentation for your product or API

Beginner
2-4 hours
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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.

Mintlify account
Content to document
GitHub repository

What You Will Build

A documentation site with navigation, search, and API reference

Key Features

Beautiful design
Search functionality
API reference
Version control
Custom domain

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow these steps to build your with .

1

Set up Mintlify

Connect your repository and configure settings

2

Structure your docs

Organise content into logical sections

3

Write your content

Create documentation pages in MDX

4

Add API reference

Generate API docs from OpenAPI spec

5

Deploy and share

Publish your documentation site

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Poor organisation
Missing examples
No getting started guide

Next Steps

Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.

Add code examples
Create tutorials
Implement feedback

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