Software documentation is a vital part of any serious software project as it helps keep track of all utility related and technical aspects of any application, not to mention the fact that it essentially improves the quality of product by transferring the required knowledge to other parties such as developers and users. Since having reliable documentation is extremely important, so are the means to be able to create it.

SimpleDocServer is an efficient, modern, and lightweight markdown- and Helpinator-based web server that allows anyone to create just that – comprehensive online documentation for a plethora of projects.

With its help, developers, technical writers, and other similar parties can author content in Markdown and Helpinator, a tool capable of creating help files for a large array of apps. Besides its lightweight design, the major advantage of SimpleDocServer is the fact that it is very easy to use. Content can be created and published online in mere seconds by simply copying it to the project folder.

What’s more, it also requires next to no maintenance, as it does not require the help of other complex database and server technologies such as Apache, PHP, or MySQL. SimpleDocServer can be installed by anyone with administrator privileges and it uses Windows services to handle all the web server-related work. It can be installed by simply running the streamlined installer and following the provided instructions.

The SimpleDocServer Admin tool is responsible for getting the server up and running. It allows users to configure the instance, as well as start and stop the server at any point in time. Users can choose the port, the path to the project files, and even pick a couple of themes. Please note that once the server has been started, the settings cannot be changed since they are disabled.

To conclude, SimpleDocServer is a very easy-to-use and capable web server designed specifically for technical writers or developers who require an easy way to publish online documentation. The content can be easily added from any text editor, and it also allows users to use any sort of collaboration system in the process, including Git.