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Description:
Tools for building and publishing API documentation for .NET projects
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.78.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @dotnet  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: documentation dotnet api-reference static-site developer-tools
Install: brew install docfx
About:
DocFX is a command-line tool and static site generator designed specifically for creating API reference documentation from .NET assemblies and C# source code. It processes triple-slash comments and XML doc files to produce professional, searchable documentation sites. The tool supports multiple output formats including HTML and Markdown, making it ideal for continuous integration pipelines.
Key Features:
  • API reference generation from .NET assemblies and source code
  • Support for multiple documentation formats including Markdown and REST API specs
  • Extensible plugin architecture for customizing build pipelines
  • Built-in search functionality and responsive HTML templates
  • Integration with CI/CD workflows for automated publishing
Use Cases:
  • Generating API documentation for .NET libraries and frameworks
  • Creating internal technical documentation portals for development teams
  • Publishing public-facing documentation sites for open-source projects
  • Building comprehensive documentation sites that combine API references with conceptual articles
Alternatives:
  • Sandcastle – DocFX is more modern, faster, and supports Markdown, while Sandcastle is older and more complex to configure
  • Doxygen – Doxygen supports multiple languages but DocFX provides better .NET-specific features and modern output templates
  • Wyam – Wyam is a general static site generator, whereas DocFX is purpose-built for API documentation
License: MIT
Dependencies: dotnet
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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