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## What is Doks?

Doks is a [Hyas](https://gethyas.com/) theme for building custom, production-ready documentation websites.

## Key Features

- **Hugo powered:** Fast and flexible framework for building websites.
- **Project dependencies**: Install and update dependencies easier with [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/).
- **Production-ready**: Optimized for speed, SEO, and security.
- **Customizable:** Build the website you want with settings and integrations.
- **Development tools:** Check styles, scripts, and markdown for errors.
- **Deploy anywhere:** Deployment guides to different deployment services.

Check out our detailed [Why Doks](https://getdoks.org/concepts/why-doks/) breakdown to learn more about what makes Doks special. :sparkles:

## Learn Doks

See examples of some of the key concepts and patterns of a Doks site!

- [Add your first page](https://getdoks.org/) to your site.
- Read more about Doks' [project structure](https://getdoks.org/).
- Learn about Doks' [project configuration](https://getdoks.org/).
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## Extend Doks

- Customize your site with official and community [plugins](https://getdoks.org/integrations/).
- Deploy your site where you want with our [deployment guides](https://getdoks.org/guides/deploy/).
- Get inspired by visiting our site [showcase](https://getdoks.org/showcase/).
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… see our guide to using [plugins](https://getdoks.org/).

## Join our Community

Join us on [Doks Discussions](https://github.com/h-enk/doks/discussions) to share with and get help from an active, friendly community!

- Say hi in [Introductions](https://github.com/h-enk/doks/discussions/categories/introductions)!
- Ask our Support Squad a question in [Q&A](https://github.com/h-enk/doks/discussions/categories/q-a)!
- Share what you’ve been working on in [Show and tell](https://github.com/h-enk/doks/discussions/categories/show-and-tell)!
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## What's New?

- [Doks Blog](https://getdoks.org/blog/)
- [Doks changelog](https://github.com/h-enk/doks/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md)

## Contribute

New contributors welcome! Check out our [Contributor Guides](https://getdoks.org/contribute/) for help getting started.