Get started in three steps
Get your documentation site running locally and make your first customization.Step 1: Set up your local environment
Clone your docs locally
Clone your docs locally
During the onboarding process, you created a GitHub repository with your docs content if you didn’t already have one. You can find a link to this repository in your dashboard.To clone the repository locally so that you can make and preview changes to your docs, follow the Cloning a repository guide in the GitHub docs.
Start the preview server
Start the preview server
- Install the Mintlify CLI:
npm i -g mint - Navigate to your docs directory and run:
mint dev - Open
http://localhost:3000to see your docs live!
Your preview updates automatically as you edit files.
Step 2: Deploy your changes
Install our GitHub app
Install our GitHub app
Install the Mintlify GitHub app from your dashboard.Our GitHub app automatically deploys your changes to your docs site, so you don’t need to manage deployments yourself.
Update your site name and colors
Update your site name and colors
For a first change, let’s update the name and colors of your docs site.
- Open
docs.jsonin your editor. - Change the
"name"field to your project name. - Update the
"colors"to match your brand. - Save and see your changes instantly at
http://localhost:3000.
Try changing the primary color to see an immediate difference!
Step 3: Go live
Publish your docs
Publish your docs
- Commit and push your changes.
- Your docs will update and be live in moments!
Next steps
Now that you have your docs running, explore these key features:Write Content
Learn MDX syntax and start writing your documentation.
Customize style
Make your docs match your brand perfectly.
Add code examples
Include syntax-highlighted code blocks.
API documentation
Auto-generate API docs from OpenAPI specs.
Need help? See our full documentation or join our community.