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API references for developers can be browsed in DevDocs, a documentation browser.

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About Devdocs

DevDocs is an open source documentation browser that brings several developer reference sets into one web interface. It is designed for reading and searching API and reference documentation. Its stated goals include short load times, fast search, offline use, and full keyboard navigation. DevDocs was created by Thibaut Courouble and is operated by freeCodeCamp.

The project recommends its hosted version at devdocs.io for most users, since it is kept up to date and works offline. Developers who want to contribute or run a local copy can use Docker or a manual Ruby and JavaScript setup. The source lists several setup requirements, and it notes that there is no update mechanism beyond pulling the code and re-downloading the documentation. The project also states that it is currently looking for maintainers.

Key features

  • Combines multiple developer documentation sets in one web interface
  • Instant search across the documentation
  • Offline support
  • Dark theme, mobile version, and keyboard shortcuts
  • Local installation through Docker images or a manual setup
  • Command-line tool to download and update documentation sets for local use
Best for: Developers who consult API and reference documentation for several technologies and want fast search and offline access.
Good for
  • Supports offline use, according to the project
  • Provides instant search across combined documentation
  • Open source, with a Docker option for running a local copy
Watch out for
  • Manual installation requires Ruby 4.0.7, libcurl, and other system packages
  • No update mechanism other than pulling the code and re-downloading documentation
  • The first request in a local manual setup takes a few seconds to compile assets

Devdocs at a glance

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Open-source project
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Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
open sourceapideveloper tools

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Devdocs FAQ

How can I run DevDocs on my own computer?
The source recommends Docker. Running the ghcr.io/freecodecamp/devdocs:latest image with port 9292 mapped starts DevDocs at localhost:9292. A standard and an Alpine-based image are provided, and the project says images are rebuilt monthly with the latest documentation.
How are local documentation sets downloaded in a manual installation?
The thor docs:download command fetches pre-generated documentation from DevDocs servers. Running thor docs:list shows the available sets, thor docs:download --installed updates installed sets, and thor docs:download --all installs every available set.
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