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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 28/09/2026

A solid little update for my Docsify Starter Kits and Docsify-This 📝 ✅ Optional Mermaid and LaTeX ✅ Mermaid labels with icons no longer cut off ✅ Improved mobile tables ✅ Edit this Page link at top or bottom, with your own wording hibbittsdesign.org/docsify-star... #Docsify #OER

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Docsify Starter Kits – Course Templates | HibbittsDesign.org

Free, open-source GitHub Pages templates for course sites, multi-course hubs, and publishing spaces – no build step.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 24/09/2026

If your instructor shares course notes as Markdown files on GitHub or Codeberg, Docsify-This can give you a better way to view them 🚀 I just put together a short guide for students: hibbittsdesign.org/viewing-gith... Feedback welcome. #Docsify #OpenSource

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Viewing an Instructor's GitHub Course Notes with Docsify-This | HibbittsDesign.org

If your instructor shares course notes as Markdown files on GitHub or Codeberg, you can use Docsify-This as a better way to view them.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 21/09/2026

Docsify-This 2.1 is out, with improvements for Markdown files hosted on GitHub: ✅️ Links to folders and non-Markdown files (.ipynb, .py, .pdf) open on GitHub ✅️ Search covers the page you're viewing when there's no custom sidebar docsify-this.net #Docsify #Markdown #OpenSource

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Docsify-This

Publish and Style Online Markdown Files Instantly.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 14/09/2026

Congrats Andy, this looks awesome! 💯

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 11/09/2026

Grav 2.1: every page can now be requested as plain, portable Markdown – add .md to the URL 🚀 Big for OER: content that's easy to retain, revise, remix & redistribute, no export needed. See it live: demo.hibbittsdesign.org/grav-helios-... ↓ demo.hibbittsdesign.org/grav-helios-... #OER #GravCMS

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Grav 2.1 Released: Every Page Speaks Markdown

Grav 2.1 lets any page be read as Markdown by adding .md to its URL, adds llms.txt through the Sitemap plugin, and fixes the image cache being wiped on every update.

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Ian Linkletter @linkletter.org · 11/09/2026

Fall 2026 courses at BCIT are 40.2% Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)!

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 08/09/2026

The start of September still feels more like a new year to me than New Year's Day, so it seems like the right time to release a redesign of hibbittsdesign.org site🚀 hibbittsdesign.org An HTML archive of my previous Notion.so site is available at archives.hibbittsdesign.org/2026

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Open-Source Docsify & Grav Publishing Tools | HibbittsDesign.org

Open-source tools for turning Markdown files into published websites – from instant Markdown publishing to fully customizable CMS sites.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 06/09/2026

Sunday afternoon sneak peek... what started as a new hub for my Markdown projects is now a full site refresh: hibbittsdesign.org I've enjoyed Notion.so, esp. for blog posts, but wanted a subscription-free site going forward. #OpenSource #WebDev #GravCMS #Docsify #EdTech

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Open-Source Markdown & Grav Publishing Tools | HibbittsDesign.org

Four open-source tools for turning Markdown files into published websites – from instant Markdown publishing to a full course-hub and open-reader CMS.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 01/09/2026

The new term is about to start, and your open-source Markdown toolkit is ready: Docsify-This (v2), Grav Helios Course Hub, Open Reader, the Converters, and free Grav CMS skeletons. A good opportunity to move your course or book to portable Markdown. www.hibbittsdesign.org #OpenEducation #Markdown

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HibbittsDesign.org | Open-Source Publishing Tools for Educators, Publishers, and Creators

Welcome to HibbittsDesign.org – where over two decades of experience in software interaction design, higher education, and founding one of Vancouver's earliest human-centered design consultancies con...

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 31/08/2026

Small addition to Docsify-This – trying out a live chat on the site. Questions about Docsify-This or open publishing with Markdown? Happy to help, hear feedback, or how you're using it. 🔗 docsify-this.net #OpenSource #Docsify #Markdown

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Docsify-This

Publish and Style Online Markdown Files Instantly.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 27/08/2026

Just updated my demo Docsify-This custom-URL UI colors – a reminder you can run your own instance, on your own domain. It turns any online Markdown file into a clean web page, no build step – just an index.html + assets. Self-host it for a custom URL 🚀 docsify-this.hibbittsdesign.org#/

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Docsify-This

Publish and Style Online Markdown Files Instantly.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 26/08/2026

Which open publishing tool fits you? Instant: Docsify-This. GitHub-based: Docsify Starter Kits. LMS export, no CMS: Docsify Common Cartridge Converter. Full course site or textbook: Grav Helios Course Hub, Open Reader, and Helios Converters. www.hibbittsdesign.org #OpenEducation #Markdown

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HibbittsDesign.org | Open-Source Publishing Tools for Educators, Publishers, and Creators

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 25/08/2026

Across Grav Helios Course Hub, Open Reader, and my free Grav skeletons, open authoring is built-in, not bolted on. Edit this Page links go to the Markdown source; optional Git Sync keeps it version-controlled in GitHub or Codeberg. www.hibbittsdesign.org #Markdown

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HibbittsDesign.org | Open-Source Publishing Tools for Educators, Publishers, and Creators

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 25/08/2026

Three converters, one job: get your course or book free of its original platform. Grav Helios Common Cartridge feeds Course Hub. Grav Helios Pressbooks feeds Open Reader, or plain Markdown. Docsify Common Cartridge needs no CMS at all. www.hibbittsdesign.org #Markdown

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HibbittsDesign.org | Open-Source Publishing Tools for Educators, Publishers, and Creators

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 24/08/2026

Some #GravCMS news to share: Grav 2 is now the default download across all four free Grav Open Source skeletons – Course Hub, MultiCourse Hub, Open Publishing Space, and Learn2 with GitSync. Grav 1.7 builds remain available too. 🔗 getgrav.org/downloads/sk... #OpenSource #OER #OpenEducation

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Skeletons | Grav CMS

Grav skeletons are complete ready-to-run sites bundling pages, a theme and plugins, so you can start a blog, portfolio or documentation site instantly.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 24/08/2026

The Grav Helios Pressbooks Converter is free, no account needed. New: it now also exports Standard Markdown, for Docsify or any static site. helios-pressbooks-converter.hibbittsdesign.org Includes example: Principles of Social Psychology, converted. #Markdown

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Pressbooks → Grav Helios Open Reader

Convert a Pressbooks XHTML export to Markdown pages for Grav Helios Open Reader — or standard, portable Markdown for any platform.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 21/08/2026

New: the Docsify Common Cartridge Converter turns a Canvas, Moodle, Brightspace, or Blackboard export into flat Markdown files for Docsify-This or Docsify Course Starter Kits. Example: a converted #CanvasLMS Digital Animation course. docsify-common-cartridge-converter.hibbittsdesign.org #Markdown

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Common Cartridge → Docsify-This

Convert a Common Cartridge (.imscc) export from Canvas, Moodle, Brightspace, or Blackboard to flat Markdown pages for Docsify or Docsify-This, with an auto-generated _sidebar.md.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 20/08/2026

Start with one course and Grav Helios Course Hub scales with you: add more and a browsable list appears automatically. Course cards show instructor names and status badges; search stays course-scoped. www.hibbittsdesign.org/Grav-Helios-... #Markdown

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Grav Helios Course Hub | Open-Source Course Companion Site for Educators

An open-source course hub for educators seeking alternatives to proprietary LMS platforms. Built on flat-file Grav CMS with the Grav Premium Helios theme – self-hosted, version-controlled, and designe...

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 20/08/2026

One Markdown source, many destinations with Docsify-This: embed the same page into Canvas, Moodle, WordPress, or almost anywhere, no duplication. Point-and-click styling via the Web Page Builder, no CSS required. docsify-this.net #Docsify #Markdown

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Docsify-This

Publish and Style Online Markdown Files Instantly.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 19/08/2026

A quick note on why: Docsify-This, Grav Helios Course Hub, Open Reader, and the Converters all share one goal, open Markdown you fully control. No database, no platform dependence. Docsify-This was also a 2024 Open Education Awards finalist. www.hibbittsdesign.org #OpenEducation#OER #Markdown

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 18/08/2026

See what your course or book looks like before you install anything with the Grav Helios Converters. Upload a Canvas, Moodle, Brightspace, Blackboard, or Pressbooks export and browse sample page results. No account needed. grav-helios-converters.hibbittsdesign.org #Markdown

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Grav Helios Converters – Convert LMS and Pressbooks Content to Open Markdown

Convert Common Cartridge LMS exports (Canvas, Moodle, Brightspace, Blackboard) and Pressbooks books to Markdown files for Grav Helios Course Hub and Open Reader — or standard, portable Markdown for an...

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 17/08/2026

World premier of a Common Cartridge → Docsify-This converter 👀 LMS content becomes flat, portable Markdown – no build step, no server, no database. Give the first BETA try: docsify-common-cartridge-converter.hibbittsdesign.org 🧵

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Common Cartridge → Docsify-This

Convert a Common Cartridge (.imscc) export from Canvas, Moodle, Brightspace, or Blackboard to flat Markdown pages for Docsify or Docsify-This, with an auto-generated _sidebar.md.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 17/08/2026

Bring your Pressbooks book into Grav Helios Open Reader with the Grav Helios Converters, portable and web-first. Chapters, H5P links, cover image, license, and OER attribution carried across to build upon. pressbooks-converter.hibbittsdesign.org #Pressbooks #Markdown

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Pressbooks → Grav Helios Open Reader

Convert a Pressbooks XHTML export to Markdown pages for Grav Helios Open Reader — or standard, portable Markdown for any platform.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 16/08/2026

🗓️ Sunday afternoon sneak peek... Time for another project preview reveal – the new Standard Markdown option is live in the Pressbooks Converter and Common Cartridge Converter: plain, portable Markdown, no Helios-specific shortcodes required. grav-helios-converters.hibbittsdesign.org #OpenSource

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Grav Helios Converters – Convert LMS and Pressbooks Content to Open Markdown

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 14/08/2026

Bring your Canvas, Moodle, Brightspace, or Blackboard course content into Grav Helios Course Hub with the Grav Helios Converters, before the term starts. Modules, objectives, and syllabus carried across to build upon. common-cartridge-converter.hibbittsdesign.org #CanvasLMS #Markdown

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Common Cartridge → Grav Helios Course Hub

Convert a Common Cartridge (.imscc) export from Canvas, Moodle, Brightspace, or Blackboard into portable Markdown pages for Grav Helios Course Hub, built on the open-source Grav CMS.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 14/08/2026

Two possible workflows to write it, one first class web-first experience for readers, with Grav Helios Open Reader: online editing or Git Sync to your desktop. Callout blocks, dark mode, and readers never lose their place. www.hibbittsdesign.org/Grav-Helios-... #Markdown

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Grav Helios Open Reader | Open-Source Reader for Open Textbooks and Course Readers

An open-source reader for educators, authors, and open publishers. Built on flat-file Grav CMS with the Grav Premium Helios theme – self-hosted, version-controlled, and designed for open textbooks, co...

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 13/08/2026

Give your course a modern and clean home outside the #LMS which you fully control with Grav Helios Course Hub, live the moment you save. Embed any page into Canvas, Moodle, or Brightspace via URL parameter, no LTI setup. www.hibbittsdesign.org/Grav-Helios-... #Markdown #OpenEducation

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Grav Helios Course Hub | Open-Source Course Companion Site for Educators

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 13/08/2026

Spotted in the wild: HomeSetup, a terminal customization tool, serves its docs via Docsify-This straight from GitHub. docsify-this.net?basePath=htt... Try Docsify-This yourself at docsify-this.net #Docsify #OpenSource #Markdown

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Docsify-This

Publish and Style Online Markdown Files Instantly.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 13/08/2026

Get publishing before the term starts with Docsify-This, no setup required. Just paste a #Markdown file URL and get a live, styled page or even a multi-page site, fast. Now on v2.0, built with Docsify v5, with a refreshed Web Page Builder. docsify-this.net #Docsify #OpenSource #OpenEducation

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Docsify-This

Publish and Style Online Markdown Files Instantly.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 11/08/2026

🎉 Big month across my open-source projects: Docsify-This v2.0.0, refreshed Grav Helios projects, updated converters, and Grav 2 Admin panel support across the board. Just in time for Fall term prep 👇🏼 #OpenSource #EdTech #Markdown

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@docsifyjs @docsify.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🔍 Docsify's search plugin is getting a resultSource option – show the page title or full sidebar path below each result, so matches from similarly named sections across different pages are easy to tell apart. docsify.js.org #Docsify #Markdown #OpenSource

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docsify

A magical documentation generator.

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@docsifyjs @docsify.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

📍 A new sidebarPosition option is coming to Docsify's core theme – render the sidebar on the left (default) or right, with the toggle, content area and mobile overlay all adapting to match. docsify.js.org #Docsify #Markdown #OpenSource

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docsify

A magical documentation generator.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 04/08/2026

Pressbooks Converter update: converted books now drop cleanly into multi-publication Grav Helios Open Reader sites – no manual config file needed, plus shorter download filenames. Give it a try at pressbooks-converter.hibbittsdesign.org #OER #OpenTextbooks #Grav #Markdown

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Pressbooks → Grav Helios Open Reader

Convert a Pressbooks XHTML export into portable Markdown pages for Grav Helios Open Reader, built on the open-source Grav CMS.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 02/08/2026

🗓️ Sunday sneak peek: the recent Grav Helios Pressbooks and Common Cartridge converters now have a Preview/Markdown toggle. Bigger goal: making your content portable, independent of the platform it started in. Still refining – give them a go 👀 grav-helios-converters.hibbittsdesign.org

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Grav Helios Converters – Convert LMS and Pressbooks Content to Open Markdown

Convert Common Cartridge LMS exports (Canvas, Moodle, Brightspace, Blackboard) and Pressbooks books into portable Markdown files for Grav Helios Course Hub and Open Reader, built on the open-source Gr...

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@docsifyjs @docsify.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

⚡ Docsify v5 ships with ESM support and exported type definitions – import Docsify as an ES Module and get TypeScript type checking benefits, no rewrite required. docsify.js.org #Docsify #JavaScript #OpenSource

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docsify

A magical documentation generator.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 27/07/2026

🎉 Docsify-This v2.0.0 is here! Rebuilt on Docsify v5 — new theme system, refreshed Web Page Builder, and a seamless upgrade from v1. Thanks to the Docsify maintainers & contributors 🙏🏼 docsify-this.net github.com/hibbitts-des... #Docsify #OpenSource #Markdown

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@docsifyjs @docsify.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🎨 Docsify v5 has a brand new theme system A minimal core theme, plus add-ons for dark mode, Vue styling and more – just drop in an extra stylesheet. Dark mode can also respect your OS preference automatically. docsify.js.org #Docsify #Markdown #OpenSource

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docsify

A magical documentation generator.

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@docsifyjs @docsify.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

👥 Docsify v5 is the most accessible version yet – full keyboard navigation, skip-to-content, improved ARIA labels and more. Docs that work for everyone. docsify.js.org #Docsify #a11y #OpenSource

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docsify

A magical documentation generator.

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HibbittsDesign.org 🇨🇦 @hibbittsdesign.org · 24/07/2026

The ultimate sneak peek – just for the next few hours Docsify-This v2 will be tested at docsify-this.net 👀 Paste a Markdown file URL, get a styled web page instantly – no server setup. And check out the new Docsify v5 core theme in Advanced options (Theme Overrides, bottom of Web Page Builder)!

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Docsify-This

Publish and Style Online Markdown Files Instantly.

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@docsifyjs @docsify.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

📣 Docsify v5 adds native GitHub-style callouts – notes, tips, warnings and more, right in your Markdown. No plugins, no extra syntax to learn. docsify.js.org #Docsify #Markdown #OpenSource

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docsify

A magical documentation generator.

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