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docfx for Mac

Tools for building and publishing API documentation for .NET projects

Quick answer: docfx is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install docfx. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 39 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What docfx is

docfx is a command-line tool for macOS: tools for building and publishing API documentation for .NET projects.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install docfx

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install docfx.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install docfx on Mac?

Run brew install docfx in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is docfx open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does docfx run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is docfx?

It was installed 39 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5064 in this catalogue.

What version of docfx is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.81.0.