mint export to package your entire documentation site into a self-contained zip archive. Recipients can unzip and view the docs in their browser without an internet connection, a Mintlify account, or any build tools — they only need Node.js installed.
This is useful when you need to distribute documentation to users who can’t access your live site, such as for on-premise customers, air-gapped environments, or internal compliance reviews.
Prerequisites
Export your site
Navigate to your documentation directory containing yourdocs.json file and run:
The export only includes pages listed in your navigation. Hidden pages are not included in the archive.
What’s in the zip
The exported archive contains everything needed to view your docs offline:| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
| HTML pages | Pre-rendered version of every page in your navigation |
_next/static/ | Bundled CSS, JavaScript, and other static assets |
serve.js | Zero-dependency Node.js HTTP server that serves the site |
Start Docs.command | macOS launcher — double-click to open the docs |
Start Docs.bat | Windows launcher — double-click to open the docs |
View the exported docs
Share the zip file with anyone who has Node.js installed. To view the docs:- Manual
- macOS
- Windows
- Unzip the archive.
- Open a terminal in the unzipped directory.
- Run
node serve.js. - Open
http://localhost:3000in your browser.