Mintlify

Documentation platform.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Write your docs using MDX and React and store them in Git. Layers a nicely designed web UI with dark mode, search & SEO optimization on top. Supports a range of common components like code, callouts, cards, tables, snippets. Includes API documentation from specs like OpenAPI. Has a local dev CLI.

Tradeoffs

Limited customization options - makes everyone’s docs look the same.

Is Mintlify a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2023-05-25.

Who it’s for

Developers who need to document their code and APIs should consider Mintlify for creating documentation with common components

Why consider it

Mintlify allows developers to write documentation using MDX and React and store them in Git

Keep in mind

Mintlify has limited customization options which may result in uniform documentation appearance

Console is a free weekly newsletter with short reviews of developer tools, covering strengths and tradeoffs. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2023-05-25. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. Read our selection criteria and learn about Console.

Key facts

What it is

Hosted developer documentation platform.

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Company or maintainer

Mintlify.

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Source and licensing

Proprietary hosted service; separately distributed components may use other licences.

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Tech stack

Runs on
  • Browser
  • Node.js

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Source and notes

Documentation platform has a browser editor and Node.js CLI.

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Coverage may be incomplete. “Written in” describes implementation, not supported project languages.

Pricing

Starter is free for up to 5 editors. Pro: USD 540/month, or USD 450/month billed annually, including 10,000 credits/month. Credit overages cost extra. Enterprise: custom pricing.

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