Nextra Documentation Template

This is a template for creating documentation using Nextra. Nextra is a simple, powerful, and flexible site generation framework integrated with all the excellent features of Next.js.

You can use this as a starting template for your own project.

Installation

npm i

Local Development

Starting the Project

npm dev

This command starts a local development server and opens a browser window. Then visit localhost:3000.

Creating New Documentation Pages

In the Nextra framework, creating new documentation pages is very intuitive. Simply create a new .mdx file in the /pages directory, and the system will automatically add it to the document structure. The navigation menu will automatically generate corresponding paths and links based on the filename.

Examples:

• Creating /pages/getting-started.mdx will generate a "Getting Started" entry in the navigation
• Creating /pages/advanced/configuration.mdx will generate a "Configuration" entry under the "Advanced" category

Customizing Navigation and Structure

If you need fine-grained control over the navigation structure, you can customize it by editing the /pages/_meta.js file:

• Reorder navigation items
• Customize display names (not restricted by filenames)
• Set navigation hierarchy and grouping
• Hide specific pages
• Add external links

The _meta.js file gives you complete control over how your documentation is presented, ensuring users get the best navigation experience.

Best Practices

• Use clear, descriptive filenames to ensure a reasonable navigation structure even without configuring _meta.js
• Create consistent directory structures for common content patterns
• When dealing with large documentation, carefully design the navigation structure through _meta.js

This flexible page creation mechanism makes Nextra an ideal choice for building structured documentation websites.

Building

npm run build