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Starlight

Documentation framework built on Astro

Starlight is an open-source Astro theme for fast, accessible documentation sites with search and i18n.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Web

Categories: Developer Tools

Starlight is an alternative to

Docusaurus

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Starlight	Free	Yes	–	Web
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Docusaurus	Free	Yes	–	Web
Pagefind	Free	Yes	–	Web
Decap CMS	Free	Yes	–	Web
Scalar	Free plan	Yes	–	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux
Outline	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted

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Questions

Is Starlight free?

Starlight is free.

Is Starlight open source?

Yes, Starlight is open source.

What platforms does Starlight run on?

Starlight is available for Web.

What are some alternatives to Starlight?

Similar indie products include Material for MkDocs, Docusaurus, Pagefind, Decap CMS and 4 more.

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