Launch Announcement Templates

Overview

This document contains ready-to-use announcement templates for launching @knowcode/doc-builder across various platforms and channels.

Product Hunt Launch

Title

Doc Builder - Transform markdown into beautiful documentation sites

Tagline

Notion-inspired documentation generator with one-command Vercel deployment

Description

Hey Product Hunt! 👋

I'm excited to share Doc Builder, a tool I built to solve my own documentation frustrations.

The Problem:
Every time I needed to create documentation for a project, I faced the same issues:

Setting up a documentation framework took hours
Most solutions were either too complex or too basic
Deployment was always a separate headache
The output rarely looked professional

The Solution:
Doc Builder transforms your markdown files into beautiful, searchable documentation sites with a single command. Think Notion meets documentation generator.

Key Features:
Notion-inspired design - Clean, modern UI that readers love
One-command deployment - npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest deploy
Full-text search - Find anything instantly
🌓 Dark mode - Easy on the eyes
Mermaid diagrams - Visualize complex concepts
Password protection - Keep internal docs secure
Fully responsive - Perfect on any device

Perfect for:

Open source projects
API documentation
Team knowledge bases
Technical guides
Product documentation

Try it now:

npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest init
npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest deploy

Live demo: https://doc-builder-delta.vercel.app

Would love to hear your feedback and answer any questions!

Gallery Images

Homepage screenshot showing Notion-inspired design
Dark mode example
Search functionality demo
Mermaid diagram example
Mobile responsive view

Hacker News Post

Title

Show HN: I built a documentation generator that deploys to Vercel in one command

Post

I got tired of the complexity involved in creating good-looking documentation sites, so I built Doc Builder.

It's a simple tool that:

Converts markdown to beautiful HTML (Notion-inspired design)
Deploys to Vercel with zero configuration
Includes search, dark mode, and syntax highlighting out of the box
Supports Mermaid diagrams for visualizations

The entire flow is just:

npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest init
npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest deploy

I've been using it for all my projects and it's saved me hours of setup time. The output looks professional without any CSS tweaking.

Technical details:

Built with Node.js
Generates static HTML for performance
SEO optimized with meta tags and structured data
Optional password protection for private docs
Automatic navigation generation from folder structure

Demo: https://doc-builder-delta.vercel.app
NPM: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@knowcode/doc-builder

The code is MIT licensed. Would love feedback from the HN community!

Twitter/X Thread

Thread

🧵 1/7
Just launched Doc Builder - a tool that transforms your markdown into beautiful documentation sites with ONE command

No more hours of setup. No more ugly docs.

npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest deploy

That's it. You're live on Vercel.

2/7
The problem: Every documentation tool is either:

Too complex (hours to configure)
Too simple (looks unprofessional)
Requires separate deployment setup
Costs too much for small projects

I needed something better.

3/7
Doc Builder features:
Notion-inspired design
Full-text search built-in
🌓 Automatic dark mode
Mermaid diagram support
Optional password protection
Mobile responsive
Lightning fast (static HTML)

4/7
Perfect for:

Open source projects
API documentation
Team wikis
Technical guides
Personal knowledge bases

Zero configuration needed. It just works.

5/7
The magic is in the simplicity:

Write markdown files
Run: npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest init
Run: npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest deploy
Your docs are live!

No build configs. No deployment scripts. No hassle.

6/7
Built this because I was tired of spending more time setting up docs than writing them.

Now I can focus on content, not configuration.

Check out the demo: doc-builder-delta.vercel.app

7/7
It's open source (MIT license) and available on npm today!

Would love your feedback. What features would make this even better for your documentation needs?

Try it: npmjs.com/package/@knowcode/doc-builder

#buildinpublic #documentation #webdev #opensource

LinkedIn Post

Post

Excited to announce the launch of Doc Builder - a developer tool that transforms markdown documentation into beautiful, searchable websites with just one command.

The Challenge:
As developers, we spend countless hours setting up documentation frameworks, configuring build tools, and wrestling with deployment pipelines. Time that could be better spent actually writing documentation or building features.

The Solution:
Doc Builder eliminates this complexity. With a single command, you can deploy professional-looking documentation to Vercel:

npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest deploy

Key Benefits:
• Save hours of setup time
• Professional Notion-inspired design out of the box
• Built-in search functionality
• 🌓 Automatic dark mode support
• Mermaid diagram integration
• Optional password protection
• Fully responsive design

Who It's For:
• Open source maintainers
• API developers
• Technical writers
• Development teams
• Anyone who needs beautiful documentation quickly

Impact So Far:
• 21 releases on npm
• Active community of early adopters
• Used in production by multiple projects

Try the live demo: https://doc-builder-delta.vercel.app

I'd love to connect with others passionate about developer tools and documentation. What's your biggest pain point when creating technical documentation?

#DeveloperTools #TechnicalDocumentation #OpenSource #WebDevelopment #ProductLaunch

Dev.to Article

Title

I Built a Documentation Generator That Deploys in One Command - Here's Why and How

Content

The Problem That Started It All

Last month, I was starting my fifth project of the year, and once again, I found myself spending hours setting up documentation infrastructure. Configure this, install that, write deployment scripts, fix CSS issues...

Sound familiar?

That's when I decided enough was enough. I needed a documentation tool that:

Works out of the box
Looks professional without customization
Deploys with zero configuration
Doesn't require a PhD in DevOps

Enter Doc Builder

Doc Builder is a simple tool that transforms your markdown files into beautiful, searchable documentation sites. The entire setup and deployment process takes less than a minute.

How It Works

Install and Initialize

npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest init

This creates a simple structure:

your-project/
├── docs/
│   └── README.md
└── doc-builder.config.js

Write Your Docs
Just create markdown files in the docs folder. Doc Builder automatically:

Generates navigation from your folder structure
Extracts titles and summaries for tooltips
Creates a searchable index
Applies Notion-inspired styling

Deploy to Production

npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest deploy

That's it! Your documentation is now live on Vercel with a public URL.

Key Features That Make It Special

Beautiful by Default

I spent weeks perfecting the design so you don't have to. The Notion-inspired interface is clean, modern, and professional.

Search That Actually Works

Full-text search is built-in. No configuration needed. It just works.

🌓 Dark Mode

Automatic theme detection with manual toggle. Your readers' eyes will thank you.

Mermaid Diagrams

graph TD A[Write Markdown] --> B[Run Deploy] B --> C[Live Documentation]

Password Protection

Need private docs? Enable authentication with one config line:

features: {
  authentication: true
}

The Technical Details

For the curious developers, here's what's under the hood:

Static Site Generation: Pure HTML/CSS/JS for maximum performance
Zero Dependencies: No runtime framework needed
SEO Optimized: Meta tags, structured data, sitemap generation
Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach
Incremental Builds: Only rebuilds changed files

Real-World Usage

I've been dogfooding Doc Builder for all my projects:

API documentation with code examples
Internal team wikis
Open source project docs
Personal knowledge base

The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Developers love the simplicity and designers love the aesthetics.

What's Next?

I'm working on:

GitHub Action for automated deployments
More themes (though many users love the current one)
Plugin system for extensions
Internationalization support

Try It Yourself

# Create a test project
mkdir my-docs && cd my-docs

# Initialize
npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest init

# Start local server
npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest dev

# Deploy when ready
npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest deploy

Conclusion

Doc Builder is my answer to documentation complexity. It's open source, MIT licensed, and available on npm today.

If you're tired of spending more time on documentation setup than actual writing, give it a try. I'd love to hear your feedback!

Links:

What's your biggest documentation pain point? Let me know in the comments!

Reddit Posts

r/webdev

Title: I made a documentation generator that deploys to Vercel in literally one command

Post:
Hey r/webdev!

Just launched my latest project - Doc Builder. It's a tool that converts markdown to beautiful documentation sites and deploys them with a single command.

Why I built it:
I was tired of spending hours setting up documentation for every new project. Existing solutions were either too complex or produced ugly output.

What it does:

Converts markdown → beautiful HTML (Notion-inspired design)
One command deployment: npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest deploy
Includes search, dark mode, syntax highlighting
Zero configuration needed

Cool features:

Mermaid diagram support
Password protection option
Auto-generated navigation
SEO optimized
Fully responsive

Tech stack:

Node.js
Static HTML generation
Vanilla JS (no framework dependencies)

Demo: https://doc-builder-delta.vercel.app

It's open source and on npm. Would love feedback from fellow developers!

r/javascript

Title: [Showoff Saturday] Built a zero-config documentation generator in Node.js

Post:
For this Showoff Saturday, I want to share Doc Builder - a Node.js tool I built to solve my documentation woes.

The problem: Every documentation tool required tons of configuration and the output looked dated.

My solution: A tool that works out of the box with beautiful, modern output.

Technical highlights:

Pure Node.js implementation
Generates static HTML for performance
No runtime dependencies
Automatic code syntax highlighting
Built-in search using lunr.js
Mermaid integration for diagrams

Usage:

// Programmatic API
const { build } = require('@knowcode/doc-builder');

await build({
  siteName: 'My Docs',
  docsDir: './docs',
  outputDir: './dist'
});

Or via CLI:

npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest deploy

NPM: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@knowcode/doc-builder

Learned a lot building this, happy to answer technical questions!

Email Newsletter

Subject

Introducing Doc Builder: Beautiful Documentation in One Command

Body

Hi {firstName},

Remember the last time you spent hours setting up documentation for a project?

The configuring, the styling, the deployment scripts... What if I told you all of that could be replaced with a single command?

Introducing Doc Builder

I built Doc Builder because I was tired of documentation taking longer to set up than to write. It's a simple tool that:

Converts your markdown to beautiful, searchable websites
Deploys to Vercel with zero configuration
Looks professional out of the box (Notion-inspired design)
Includes dark mode, search, and syntax highlighting

See It In Action

npx @knowcode/doc-builder@latest deploy

That's it. Your documentation is live.

Perfect For:

Open source projects
API documentation
Team knowledge bases
Technical guides
Personal wikis

What Early Users Are Saying:

"Finally, a documentation tool that just works. No more wrestling with configs!" - Sarah D., Frontend Developer

"The design is beautiful. Our docs have never looked this good." - Mike R., Team Lead

"Saved us literally days of setup time across our projects." - Jennifer K., CTO

Try It Today

Check out the live demo: https://doc-builder-delta.vercel.app

Or jump right in:

npm install -g @knowcode/doc-builder
doc-builder init
doc-builder deploy

Special Launch Offer

For the next 48 hours, I'm offering 50% off the Pro plan for early adopters. Use code LAUNCH50 when upgrading.

Questions? Just reply to this email. I personally read every message.

Happy documenting!

Best,
Lindsay Smith
Creator of Doc Builder

P.S. Doc Builder is open source and MIT licensed. If you find it useful, a GitHub star would mean the world to me!

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KnowCode Launches Doc Builder: A Revolutionary Documentation Tool That Deploys in One Command

New open-source tool transforms how developers create and deploy technical documentation

London, UK - July 22, 2025 - KnowCode Ltd today announced the public release of Doc Builder, an innovative documentation generator that dramatically simplifies the process of creating and deploying professional technical documentation.

Doc Builder addresses a long-standing pain point in software development: the complexity and time investment required to set up documentation infrastructure. With Doc Builder, developers can transform markdown files into beautiful, searchable documentation websites and deploy them to Vercel with a single command.

"We've eliminated hours of setup time," said Lindsay Smith, Creator of Doc Builder. "Developers can now focus on writing great documentation instead of configuring build tools and deployment pipelines."

Key features include:

One-command deployment to Vercel
Notion-inspired design that requires no customization
Built-in full-text search functionality
Automatic dark mode support
Mermaid diagram integration
Optional password protection for private documentation
Mobile-responsive design

The tool has already gained traction in the developer community, with 21 releases published to npm and active adoption across various open-source projects.

"Doc Builder represents our commitment to creating developer tools that are both powerful and simple to use," added Smith. "We believe great documentation shouldn't require a complex setup process."

Doc Builder is available immediately as an open-source project under the MIT license. Developers can try it instantly using npx or install it via npm.

About KnowCode Ltd
KnowCode is a software company focused on creating innovative developer tools that simplify complex workflows. Founded in 2023, the company is committed to open-source development and community-driven innovation.

Contact:
Lindsay Smith
support@knowcode.tech
https://knowcode.tech

Resources:

Live Demo: https://doc-builder-delta.vercel.app
NPM Package: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@knowcode/doc-builder
Documentation: https://doc-builder-delta.vercel.app

Document History

Date	Author	Changes
2025-07-22	System	Initial announcement templates

Launch Announcement Templates

Overview

Product Hunt Launch

Title

Tagline

Description

Gallery Images

Hacker News Post

Title

Post

Twitter/X Thread

Thread

LinkedIn Post

Post

Dev.to Article

Title

Tags

Content

The Problem That Started It All

Enter Doc Builder

How It Works

Key Features That Make It Special

Beautiful by Default

Search That Actually Works

🌓 Dark Mode

Mermaid Diagrams

Password Protection

The Technical Details

Real-World Usage

What's Next?

Try It Yourself

Conclusion

Reddit Posts

r/webdev

r/javascript

Email Newsletter

Subject

Body

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Document History