mirror of
https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material.git
synced 2024-11-28 09:20:52 +01:00
153 lines
4.9 KiB
Markdown
153 lines
4.9 KiB
Markdown
# Getting started
|
||
|
||
Material for MkDocs is a theme for [MkDocs], a static site generator geared
|
||
towards (technical) project documentation. If you're familiar with Python, you
|
||
can install Material for MkDocs with [`pip`][pip], the Python package manager.
|
||
If not, we recommend using [`docker`][docker].
|
||
|
||
[MkDocs]: https://www.mkdocs.org
|
||
[pip]: #with-pip
|
||
[docker]: #with-docker
|
||
|
||
## Installation
|
||
|
||
### with pip <small>recommended</small> { #with-pip data-toc-label="with pip" }
|
||
|
||
Material for MkDocs is published as a [Python package] and can be installed with
|
||
`pip`, ideally by using a [virtual environment]. Open up a terminal and install
|
||
Material for MkDocs with:
|
||
|
||
=== "Latest"
|
||
|
||
``` sh
|
||
pip install mkdocs-material
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
=== "9.x"
|
||
|
||
``` sh
|
||
pip install mkdocs-material=="9.*" # (1)!
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
1. Material for MkDocs uses [semantic versioning][^1], which is why it's a
|
||
good idea to limit upgrades to the current major version.
|
||
|
||
This will make sure that you don't accidentally [upgrade to the next
|
||
major version], which may include breaking changes that silently corrupt
|
||
your site. Additionally, you can use `pip freeze` to create a lockfile,
|
||
so builds are reproducible at all times:
|
||
|
||
```
|
||
pip freeze > requirements.txt
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
Now, the lockfile can be used for installation:
|
||
|
||
```
|
||
pip install -r requirements.txt
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
[^1]:
|
||
Note that improvements of existing features are sometimes released as
|
||
patch releases, like for example improved rendering of content tabs, as
|
||
they're not considered to be new features.
|
||
|
||
This will automatically install compatible versions of all dependencies:
|
||
[MkDocs], [Markdown], [Pygments] and [Python Markdown Extensions]. Material for
|
||
MkDocs always strives to support the latest versions, so there's no need to
|
||
install those packages separately.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
:fontawesome-brands-youtube:{ style="color: #EE0F0F" }
|
||
__[How to set up Material for MkDocs]__ by @james-willett – :octicons-clock-24:
|
||
15m – Learn how to create and host a documentation site using Material for
|
||
MkDocs on GitHub Pages in a step-by-step guide.
|
||
|
||
[How to set up Material for MkDocs]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-YA_dA8C20
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
__Tip__: If you don't have prior experience with Python, we recommend reading
|
||
[Using Python's pip to Manage Your Projects' Dependencies], which is a really
|
||
good introduction on the mechanics of Python package management and helps you
|
||
troubleshoot if you run into errors.
|
||
|
||
[Python package]: https://pypi.org/project/mkdocs-material/
|
||
[virtual environment]: https://realpython.com/what-is-pip/#using-pip-in-a-python-virtual-environment
|
||
[semantic versioning]: https://semver.org/
|
||
[upgrade to the next major version]: upgrade.md
|
||
[Markdown]: https://python-markdown.github.io/
|
||
[Pygments]: https://pygments.org/
|
||
[Python Markdown Extensions]: https://facelessuser.github.io/pymdown-extensions/
|
||
[Using Python's pip to Manage Your Projects' Dependencies]: https://realpython.com/what-is-pip/
|
||
|
||
### with docker
|
||
|
||
The official [Docker image] is a great way to get up and running in a few
|
||
minutes, as it comes with all dependencies pre-installed. Open up a terminal
|
||
and pull the image with:
|
||
|
||
=== "Latest"
|
||
|
||
```
|
||
docker pull squidfunk/mkdocs-material
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
=== "9.x"
|
||
|
||
```
|
||
docker pull squidfunk/mkdocs-material:9
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
The `mkdocs` executable is provided as an entry point and `serve` is the
|
||
default command. If you're not familiar with Docker don't worry, we have you
|
||
covered in the following sections.
|
||
|
||
The following plugins are bundled with the Docker image:
|
||
|
||
- [mkdocs-minify-plugin]
|
||
- [mkdocs-redirects]
|
||
|
||
[Docker image]: https://hub.docker.com/r/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/
|
||
[mkdocs-minify-plugin]: https://github.com/byrnereese/mkdocs-minify-plugin
|
||
[mkdocs-redirects]: https://github.com/datarobot/mkdocs-redirects
|
||
|
||
??? question "How to add plugins to the Docker image?"
|
||
|
||
Material for MkDocs only bundles selected plugins in order to keep the size
|
||
of the official image small. If the plugin you want to use is not included,
|
||
create a new `Dockerfile` and extend the official Docker image:
|
||
|
||
``` Dockerfile
|
||
FROM squidfunk/mkdocs-material
|
||
RUN pip install ...
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
Next, you can build the image with the following command:
|
||
|
||
```
|
||
docker build -t squidfunk/mkdocs-material .
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
The new image can be used exactly like the official image.
|
||
|
||
### with git
|
||
|
||
Material for MkDocs can be directly used from [GitHub] by cloning the
|
||
repository into a subfolder of your project root which might be useful if you
|
||
want to use the very latest version:
|
||
|
||
```
|
||
git clone https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material.git
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
The theme will reside in the folder `mkdocs-material/material`. After cloning
|
||
from `git`, you must install all required dependencies with:
|
||
|
||
```
|
||
pip install -e mkdocs-material
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
[GitHub]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material
|