dita-ot ☆
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Description:
DITA Open Toolkit is an implementation of the OASIS DITA specification
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.3.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: documentation dita publishing xml technical-writing
Install: brew install dita-ot
About:
DITA Open Toolkit (dita-ot) is an open-source engine that processes DITA maps and topics into various output formats. It enables technical writers to publish structured documentation to formats like HTML, PDF, and EPUB. This tool is essential for implementing the OASIS DITA standard in automated documentation workflows.
Key Features:
  • Multi-format publishing engine
  • Extensible plugin architecture
  • Supports OASIS DITA 1.3 and 2.0 standards
  • Command-line interface for automation
  • Customizable transformation pipelines
Use Cases:
  • Generating PDF manuals from DITA source files
  • Building multi-channel documentation websites
  • Automating documentation builds in CI/CD pipelines
Alternatives:
  • Sphinx – Python-based, uses reStructuredText instead of DITA XML
  • MkDocs – Simpler Markdown-based publishing, less suited for complex structured content
License: Apache-2.0
Dependencies: openjdk
Bottles available for: all
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