# GitBook

> Open-source frontend for GitBook sites

The renderer behind published GitBook documentation.

- Source: https://github.com/GitbookIO/gitbook
- Homepage: https://www.gitbook.com
- License: GPL-3.0
- Language: TypeScript
- Stars: 29059
- Forks: 4042
- Contributors: 41
- Last commit: 2026-10-02
- Latest release: @gitbook/react-contentkit@0.7.7 (2025-10-15)
- Purpose: Self-hosted apps, Notes & docs
- Runs on: Web
- For: Personal, Enterprise

## Worth score: 72/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 22/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 21/25
- Community: 11/15
- Readiness: 8/15

## Alternatives

- [Outline](https://diggithub.com/outline/outline.md): Fast, collaborative knowledge base for teams
- [TiddlyWiki](https://diggithub.com/TiddlyWiki/TiddlyWiki5.md): Self-contained non-linear notebook

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/GitbookIO/gitbook
Updated: 2026-10-04