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Dev tools · April 19, 2014

Ditto – Markdown documentation system

Lightweight Markdown Documentation System. Contribute to chutsu/ditto development by creating an account on GitHub.

Ditto – Markdown documentation system launched on April 19, 2014 with 41 votes, #520 of 1,174 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 12 years on.

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In plain words

Ditto is a lightweight documentation system that uses Markdown for writing and organizing documentation. It is designed for developers who need a simple, accessible way to create and manage technical documentation without complex tools or setup. The system prioritizes ease of use and straightforward formatting through Markdown syntax.

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