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Starlight
Astro's documentation framework with search, i18n, and theming out of the box; a fast-growing Docusaurus alternative.
Ships search, internationalization, dark mode, and accessible navigation on Astro's zero-JavaScript-by-default architecture, so docs stay fast without tuning. Content is Markdown or MDX, and components from any framework can be embedded where interactivity earns its keep. The performance-first pick among modern docs frameworks.
Added July 12, 2026
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