ReadMe
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Features
87 features across 27 categories
AI(16)
AI doc-writing assistant that edits, suggests missing content, and keeps docs aligned with APIs
AI-powered dropdown suggestions for documentation
AI-powered linter that detects issues like passive voice, incomplete examples, and missing definitions
AI agent that answers questions about APIs with real-time source-backed answers from documentation
Analytics for Ask AI usage and interactions
API access for Ask AI functionality
Customize Ask AI behavior and responses
Add-on for increased Ask AI usage beyond standard limits
Select preferred AI model for processing
Automated audit system that enforces voice, terminology, and structure at scale
Complete docs audit with historical tracking
Global linting rules with AI booster pack for enhanced functionality
Generate LLM-optimized documentation format
Connect APIs to AI with customizable Model Context Protocol server for AI integration
Add-on for additional Docs Audit runs
Use private context with AI features
API Documentation(1)
Interactive API reference documentation with try-it functionality
API Management(1)
Manage and publish multiple API versions
Administration(1)
Manage multiple documentation projects from one account
Analytics(5)
View API usage, request history, and developer activity
Analytics on page views, content quality, and user feedback
Export documentation metrics and analytics data
Monitor API usage and understand developer activity
Track API request history by user and API key
Billing(1)
Accept AWS Marketplace credits for payment
Community(2)
Built-in discussion and Q&A forums for users
Collect user feedback and comments on documentation
Components(2)
Manage reusable components across documentation
Use MDX (JSX in Markdown) for custom interactive components
Content Management(3)
Share content blocks across multiple projects
Inline term definitions and glossary support
Write documentation once and reuse it across multiple pages
Content Types(6)
Keep developers informed about API updates and changes
Create custom HTML pages for specific content
Create a global landing page for multiple projects
Create tutorial guides for your API
Create a custom landing page for your documentation portal
Step-by-step code tutorials and examples
Customization(3)
Add custom CSS and HTML to your documentation
Add custom JavaScript for advanced functionality
Remove ReadMe branding from your documentation
Design(2)
Customize the look and feel of your documentation
Advanced theme customization options
Developer Experience(3)
Automatically generate working code snippets in 20+ programming languages
Enable users to view and debug their recent API requests
Allow users to make API requests directly from documentation with their own credentials
Development(2)
Two-way synchronization between ReadMe and source repositories
Edit and check-in docs as you code with version control integration
Editing(2)
Native Markdown editing support for documentation
Browser-based editor for creating and editing documentation
Export(1)
Export documentation to PDF format
Integrations(3)
Sync documentation with GitHub repositories
Integrate with health check and status page services
Integration with translation management platforms
Internationalization(1)
Multi-language support and localization
Publishing(4)
Configure custom redirects for moved documentation
Host documentation on your own custom domain
Documentation optimized for search engines
Staging environment for testing documentation changes
Security(13)
Control who can access and edit documentation
Administrative user role with full permissions
Track all changes and user actions within documentation
Custom JWT-based authentication for end users
Editor user role for content management
OAuth 2.0 authentication protocol support
Support for both public and private API documentation
SAML authentication support
Password protection for entire documentation site
Single sign-on and OAuth authentication
Advanced user role management and access control
Support for vendor security reviews and compliance
Viewer-only user role with read access
Services(5)
Professional services to migrate existing documentation
Custom design and development services
Professional services for documentation implementation
Managed onboarding process with implementation assistance
Professional technical writing support
Support(3)
Dedicated account manager for customer success
Dedicated customer support team
Customer support via in-app and email channels
Version Control(2)
Git-style branching workflows for documentation
Support for multiple API versions (v1, v2, v3, etc.)
Visualization(1)
Add flowcharts and diagrams using Mermaid.js
Workflow(1)
Review and approve documentation changes before publishing
Pricing
Free
- ✓API Versions
- ✓Interactive API Reference
- ✓Markdown Editor
- ✓Customizable Themes
- ✓AI Dropdown
- ✓LLMs.txt
- ✓MCP Server
Startup
- ✓All Free features
- ✓Bidirectional Sync
- ✓Changelog
- ✓Discussion Forum
- ✓Landing Page
- ✓MDX Components
- ✓Custom Domain
- ✓Agent Owlbert
- ✓AI Doc Linting
- ✓Docs Audit Preview
Business
Popular- ✓All Startup features
- ✓Reviews
- ✓Branching in ReadMe
- ✓No ReadMe Branding
- ✓Custom CSS & HTML
- ✓Reusable Content
- ✓Export Metrics
- ✓Agent Owlbert
- ✓AI Doc Linting
- ✓Docs Audit Preview
Enterprise
- ✓Multiple Combined Projects
- ✓User Roles & Access Control
- ✓Global Component Library
- ✓Global Reusable Content
- ✓Custom JavaScript
- ✓Audit Logs
- ✓SSO, OAuth, & More
- ✓Dedicated Support
- ✓Implementation Services
- ✓Exclusive AI Enhancements
- ✓Everything in Free & Business
- ✓Full Docs Audit with history
- ✓Ask AI API Access
- ✓Private AI Context
- ✓Global Lint Rules + AI Booster Pack
AI Booster Pack
- ✓Ask AI More Agent Usage
- ✓More Docs Audits
- ✓Ask AI Customizations
- ✓Better AI Models
Extended Developer Dashboard
- ✓Extended Request History & Logs
- ✓Beyond 24 hours
Cost Calculator
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Buying ReadMe saves ~$74,880 over 3 years vs building.
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Integrations
10 known integrations