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Open source tool installed via npm with guides hosted on the official documentation site.
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YUIDoc
● Identity checkedDeveloper Tools · Vendor site 2026-10-04
YUIDoc is a Node.js documentation generator that turns source comments into browsable API docs using JSDoc-like tags. It ships with live preview server support, theme customization, and wide language support for block comments beyond YUI-specific projects.
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- Open source tool installed via npm with guides hosted on the official documentation site.
- API access
- Not confirmed
Is YUIDoc right for you?
A good fit for
JavaScript and multi-language teams that want self-generated API reference sites from annotated source trees.
Before you choose
Distribution is a CLI/documentation project; the site does not offer hosted SaaS pricing or cloud APIs.
Documentation generator
YUIDoc's official site documents CLI usage, syntax, and theming for turning annotated code into static API reference sites.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator role | Homepage describes YUIDoc as a Node.js app that generates API documentation from source comments. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Live preview | Intro notes include a standalone doc server for previewing documentation while writing. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Install steps | Installation guide lists npm global install of yuidocjs and running yuidoc in a source tree. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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YUIDoc pricing & plans
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What is YUIDoc used for?
YUIDoc is a Node.js documentation generator that turns source comments into browsable API docs using JSDoc-like tags. It ships with live preview server support, theme customization, and wide language support for block comments beyond YUI-specific projects.
Does YUIDoc have a free plan?
Open source tool installed via npm with guides hosted on the official documentation site.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does YUIDoc cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use YUIDoc through an API?
Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Distribution is a CLI/documentation project; the site does not offer hosted SaaS pricing or cloud APIs.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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