# mdBook
> Create books from Markdown files, like GitBook but in Rust

## Summary
Create books and documentation from Markdown files, similar to GitBook

## Capabilities
- Generate HTML books from Markdown
- Support search, themes, and custom preprocessors
- Fast build times (written in Rust)
- Live reload during development

## When to Use
- You want to create documentation or books from Markdown
- You need a fast, modern alternative to GitBook

## Related Tools
- [terminal-markdown-viewer](/tools/terminal-markdown-viewer) (complementary)
- [pandoc](/tools/pandoc) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/mdbook
