Slate
Beautiful static documentation for your API.
Overview
Slate is a popular open-source tool that generates beautiful, three-column, single-page API documentation from a simple Markdown file. It's known for its clean, responsive design inspired by Stripe and PayPal's API docs. All content is written in a single Markdown file, making it easy to manage and version control.
✨ Key Features
- Clean, intuitive three-column design
- Single-page layout
- Content written in Markdown
- Syntax highlighting for multiple languages
- Language tabs for code samples
- Open-source and self-hosted
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simplicity of using a single Markdown file
- Elegant and widely-praised three-column design
- Purely static output, making it fast and easy to host
Unique Value: Provides a simple, elegant, and free way to create beautiful, single-page API documentation using only Markdown.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Projects that need a simple, self-hosted, and visually appealing documentation page
- Documentation that can be easily managed in a Git repository
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Documenting very large, complex APIs (single-page format can become slow)
- Teams that need an interactive API console or a hosted solution
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike tools that rely on complex OpenAPI specs, Slate's strength is its simplicity and the readability of its Markdown source, making it accessible to a wider range of contributors.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Completely free and open-source.
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