mdbook

Build static documentation books from Markdown with mdbook.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#theming #documentation #markdown #search #static site #mdbook #book publishing

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npx skills add https://github.com/bugabinga/pi-ext --skill mdbook

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Skill: mdbook
Source: https://github.com/bugabinga/pi-ext/tree/main/skills/mdbook
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bugabinga/pi-ext --skill mdbook

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you turn a folder of Markdown into a navigable, searchable documentation book that you can preview locally and publish to the web.

Core Features & Use Cases

Book scaffolding and organization: Create the required book.toml and src/SUMMARY.md so chapters are ordered and linked correctly.
Build, serve, and iterate: Generate static HTML for production and run a local live-reload server while you write.
Quality improvements: Configure search behavior, add themes/custom assets, and use preprocessors like mermaid, admonish, katex, or toc to enrich content.

Quick Start

Tell the Skill to generate a new mdBook structure in your documentation folder named docs and include a custom theme directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about mdbook

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I build a static documentation site from Markdown files?▼

Configuring search in mdBook requires setting search options in the book.toml file. This Skill helps you adjust search behavior and structure your SUMMARY.md so chapter links are indexed correctly, producing a fully searchable static documentation site.

Can I use preprocessors like mermaid, admonish, or katex in an mdBook project?▼

Yes, you can integrate preprocessors like mermaid, admonish, katex, or toc to enrich Markdown content rendering. This Skill assists in configuring these preprocessors within your mdbook workflow to enable richer diagrams, styled admonitions, and math rendering.

How do I set up a local live-reload server while writing documentation?▼

You do not need external web frameworks to publish mdBook documentation, only standard Markdown files and a configured book.toml. This Skill builds the static HTML output directly from your Markdown sources, making it deployable to any static site hosting platform.

What is the best way to organize chapters and generate a table of contents for a documentation book?▼

Organizing chapters for a documentation book requires defining the structure in a src/SUMMARY.md file. This Skill generates the required SUMMARY.md, ensuring chapters are ordered and linked correctly so the table of contents builds automatically during static site generation.