We’ll explore how Docsify-This, an open source tool built with Docsify.js.org (30K+ GitHub stars), significantly lowers barriers by transforming public Markdown files into styled web pages without requiring technical infrastructure.
Great for educators and authors who:
- Want minimal maintenance publishing (set it and forget it, no Webserver needed)
- Value cross-platform content reuse (web, PDF, eBook from the same source)
- Need to embed the same content across multiple platforms
Docsify-This has six core design guidelines: Zero Maintenance Publishing eliminates technical barriers—users paste a Markdown URL to generate styled webpages. Platform Independence supports content portability across systems, while Your Content, Your Control means files remain in original locations.
Separation of Content and Presentation enables the same Markdown to function as standalone websites or embedded content. Support for the 5 Rs of OER provides public access to source content with optional “Edit this Page” links, and Authors Helping Authors manifests through shareable configurations and templates.
What participants will learn:
- Describe the purpose and key usage scenarios of Docsify-This
- Display Markdown files as web pages
- Change the visual appearance of pages
- Share Docsify-This pages and config
Session format: Hands-on demos using https://Docsify-This.net . Participants will explore examples and learn valuable tips and techniques from the project author.
