Lit – a modern literate programming tool

In plain words

Lit is a modern literate programming tool that allows developers to write code and documentation together in a single file. The tool is designed for programmers who want to create more readable and maintainable code by interweaving explanations with implementation. Lit is open source and available on GitHub for community contributions and development.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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