VitePress: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v1.6.3(2 months ago)

This package is actively maintained.Types definitions are bundled with the npm packageNumber of direct dependencies: 18Monthly npm downloads

VitePress is a static site generator built on top of Vite and Vue. It is designed for creating fast and lightweight documentation websites with Vue components. VitePress leverages Vite's blazing fast dev server and build times, making it ideal for quickly prototyping and iterating on documentation projects. It offers features like Markdown-based content, Vue component embedding, and theming support for customizing the look and feel of the generated sites.

Compared to traditional static site generators like Jekyll or Hugo, VitePress provides a more modern and Vue-centric approach to building documentation sites. Its integration with Vite enables hot module replacement and fast reloads during development, enhancing the developer experience.

Alternatives:
docusaurus+
vuepress+
mkdocs+
docsify+
gitbook+
hexo+
hugo+
jekyll+
sphinx+
antora+

Tags: static-site-generatordocumentationViteVueMarkdown