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Much of the book was wrapped at around 80 columns, but let's make this consistent.
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# mdBook
**mdBook** is a command line tool and Rust crate to create books using Markdown files. It's very similar to Gitbook but written in [Rust](http://www.rust-lang.org).
**mdBook** is a command line tool and Rust crate to create books using Markdown
files. It's very similar to Gitbook but written in
[Rust](http://www.rust-lang.org).
What you are reading serves as an example of the output of mdBook and at the same time as a high-level documentation.
What you are reading serves as an example of the output of mdBook and at the
same time as a high-level documentation.
mdBook is free and open source, you can find the source code on [Github](https://github.com/rust-lang-nursery/mdBook). Issues and feature requests can be posted on the [Github Issue tracker](https://github.com/rust-lang-nursery/mdBook/issues).
mdBook is free and open source, you can find the source code on
[GitHub](https://github.com/rust-lang-nursery/mdBook). Issues and feature
requests can be posted on the [GitHub issue
tracker](https://github.com/rust-lang-nursery/mdBook/issues).
## API docs
Alongside this book you can also read the [API docs](https://docs.rs/mdbook/*/mdbook/) generated by Rustdoc if you would like to use mdBook as a crate or write a new renderer and need a more low-level overview.
Alongside this book you can also read the [API
docs](https://docs.rs/mdbook/*/mdbook/) generated by Rustdoc if you would like
to use mdBook as a crate or write a new renderer and need a more low-level
overview.
## License
mdBook, all the source code, is released under the [Mozilla Public License v2.0](https://www.mozilla.org/MPL/2.0/)
mdBook, all the source code, is released under the [Mozilla Public License
v2.0](https://www.mozilla.org/MPL/2.0/).

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mdbook build
```
It will try to parse your `SUMMARY.md` file to understand the structure of your book
and fetch the corresponding files.
It will try to parse your `SUMMARY.md` file to understand the structure of your
book and fetch the corresponding files.
The rendered output will maintain the same directory structure as the source for
convenience. Large books will therefore remain structured when rendered.
@ -28,11 +28,11 @@ your default web browser after building it.
#### --dest-dir
The `--dest-dir` (`-d`) option allows you to change the output directory for
the book. If not specified it will default to the value of the
`build.build-dir` key in `book.toml`, or to `./book` relative to the book's
root directory.
The `--dest-dir` (`-d`) option allows you to change the output directory for the
book. If not specified it will default to the value of the `build.build-dir` key
in `book.toml`, or to `./book` relative to the book's root directory.
-------------------
***Note:*** *Make sure to run the build command in the root directory and not in the source directory*
***Note:*** *Make sure to run the build command in the root directory and not in
the source directory*

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#### --dest-dir
The `--dest-dir` (`-d`) option allows you to override the book's output
directory, which will be deleted by this command. If not specified it
will default to the value of the `build.build-dir` key in `book.toml`, or to
`./book` relative to the book's root directory.
directory, which will be deleted by this command. If not specified it will
default to the value of the `build.build-dir` key in `book.toml`, or to `./book`
relative to the book's root directory.
```bash
mdbook clean --dest-dir=path/to/book

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# The init command
There is some minimal boilerplate that is the same for every new book. It's for this purpose
that mdBook includes an `init` command.
There is some minimal boilerplate that is the same for every new book. It's for
this purpose that mdBook includes an `init` command.
The `init` command is used like this:
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mdbook init
```
When using the `init` command for the first time, a couple of files will be set up for you:
When using the `init` command for the first time, a couple of files will be set
up for you:
```bash
book-test/
├── book
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└── SUMMARY.md
```
- The `src` directory is were you write your book in markdown. It contains all the source files,
configuration files, etc.
- The `src` directory is were you write your book in markdown. It contains all
the source files, configuration files, etc.
- The `book` directory is where your book is rendered. All the output is ready to be uploaded
to a server to be seen by your audience.
- The `book` directory is where your book is rendered. All the output is ready
to be uploaded to a server to be seen by your audience.
- The `SUMMARY.md` file is the most important file, it's the skeleton of your book and is
discussed in more detail [in another chapter](../format/summary.md)
- The `SUMMARY.md` file is the most important file, it's the skeleton of your
book and is discussed in more detail [in another
chapter](../format/summary.md)
#### Tip: Generate chapters from SUMMARY.md
When a `SUMMARY.md` file already exists, the `init` command will first parse it and generate the
missing files according to the paths used in the `SUMMARY.md`. This allows you to think and create
the whole structure of your book and then let mdBook generate it for you.
When a `SUMMARY.md` file already exists, the `init` command will first parse it
and generate the missing files according to the paths used in the `SUMMARY.md`.
This allows you to think and create the whole structure of your book and then
let mdBook generate it for you.
#### Specify a directory
The `init` command can take a directory as an argument to use as the book's
root instead of the current working directory.
The `init` command can take a directory as an argument to use as the book's root
instead of the current working directory.
```bash
mdbook init path/to/book
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#### --theme
When you use the `--theme` flag, the default theme will be copied into a directory
called `theme` in your source directory so that you can modify it.
When you use the `--theme` flag, the default theme will be copied into a
directory called `theme` in your source directory so that you can modify it.
The theme is selectively overwritten, this means that if you don't want to overwrite a
specific file, just delete it and the default file will be used.
The theme is selectively overwritten, this means that if you don't want to
overwrite a specific file, just delete it and the default file will be used.

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# The serve command
The serve command is used to preview a book by serving it over HTTP at
`localhost:3000` by default. Additionally it watches the book's directory
for changes, rebuilding the book and refreshing clients for each change.
A websocket connection is used to trigger the client-side refresh.
`localhost:3000` by default. Additionally it watches the book's directory for
changes, rebuilding the book and refreshing clients for each change. A websocket
connection is used to trigger the client-side refresh.
#### Specify a directory
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to listen on, and the hostname for the browser to connect to for WebSockets.
For example: suppose you have an nginx server for SSL termination which has a
public address of 192.168.1.100 on port 80 and proxied that to 127.0.0.1 on
port 8000. To run use the nginx proxy do:
public address of 192.168.1.100 on port 80 and proxied that to 127.0.0.1 on port
8000\. To run use the nginx proxy do:
```bash
mdbook serve path/to/book -p 8000 -n 127.0.0.1 --websocket-hostname 192.168.1.100
@ -34,17 +34,16 @@ configured.
#### --open
When you use the `--open` (`-o`) flag, mdbook will open the book in your
your default web browser after starting the server.
When you use the `--open` (`-o`) flag, mdbook will open the book in your your
default web browser after starting the server.
#### --dest-dir
The `--dest-dir` (`-d`) option allows you to change the output directory for
the book. If not specified it will default to the value of the
`build.build-dir` key in `book.toml`, or to `./book` relative to the book's
root directory.
The `--dest-dir` (`-d`) option allows you to change the output directory for the
book. If not specified it will default to the value of the `build.build-dir` key
in `book.toml`, or to `./book` relative to the book's root directory.
-----
***Note:*** *The `serve` command is for testing, and is not intended
to be a complete HTTP server for a website.*
***Note:*** *The `serve` command is for testing, and is not intended to be a
complete HTTP server for a website.*

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of code examples that could get outdated. Therefore it is very important for
them to be able to automatically test these code examples.
mdBook supports a `test` command that will run all available tests in a book.
At the moment, only rustdoc tests are supported, but this may be expanded upon
in the future.
mdBook supports a `test` command that will run all available tests in a book. At
the moment, only rustdoc tests are supported, but this may be expanded upon in
the future.
#### Disable tests on a code block
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#### Specify a directory
The `test` command can take a directory as an argument to use as the book's
root instead of the current working directory.
The `test` command can take a directory as an argument to use as the book's root
instead of the current working directory.
```bash
mdbook test path/to/book
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#### --dest-dir
The `--dest-dir` (`-d`) option allows you to change the output directory for
the book. If not specified it will default to the value of the
`build.build-dir` key in `book.toml`, or to `./book` relative to the book's
root directory.
The `--dest-dir` (`-d`) option allows you to change the output directory for the
book. If not specified it will default to the value of the `build.build-dir` key
in `book.toml`, or to `./book` relative to the book's root directory.

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The `watch` command is useful when you want your book to be rendered on every
file change. You could repeatedly issue `mdbook build` every time a file is
changed. But using `mdbook watch` once will watch your files and will trigger
a build automatically whenever you modify a file.
changed. But using `mdbook watch` once will watch your files and will trigger a
build automatically whenever you modify a file.
#### Specify a directory
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#### --dest-dir
The `--dest-dir` (`-d`) option allows you to change the output directory for
the book. If not specified it will default to the value of the
`build.build-dir` key in `book.toml`, or to `./book` relative to the book's
root directory.
The `--dest-dir` (`-d`) option allows you to change the output directory for the
book. If not specified it will default to the value of the `build.build-dir` key
in `book.toml`, or to `./book` relative to the book's root directory.

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Following these instructions will result in your book being published to GitHub
pages after a successful CI run on your repository's `master` branch.
First, create a new GitHub "Personal Access Token" with the "public_repo" permissions (or "repo" for private repositories). Go to your repository's Travis CI settings page and add an environment variable named `GITHUB_TOKEN` that is marked secure and *not* shown in the logs.
First, create a new GitHub "Personal Access Token" with the "public_repo"
permissions (or "repo" for private repositories). Go to your repository's Travis
CI settings page and add an environment variable named `GITHUB_TOKEN` that is
marked secure and *not* shown in the logs.
Then, append this snippet to your `.travis.yml` and update the path to the `book` directory:
Then, append this snippet to your `.travis.yml` and update the path to the
`book` directory:
```yaml
deploy:

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# For Developers
While `mdbook` is mainly used as a command line tool, you can also import the
While `mdbook` is mainly used as a command line tool, you can also import the
underlying library directly and use that to manage a book. It also has a fairly
flexible plugin mechanism, allowing you to create your own custom tooling and
flexible plugin mechanism, allowing you to create your own custom tooling and
consumers (often referred to as *backends*) if you need to do some analysis of
the book or render it in a different format.
The *For Developers* chapters are here to show you the more advanced usage of
The *For Developers* chapters are here to show you the more advanced usage of
`mdbook`.
The two main ways a developer can hook into the book's build process is via,
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The `mdbook` binary is just a wrapper around the `mdbook` crate, exposing its
functionality as a command-line program. As such it is quite easy to create your
own programs which use `mdbook` internally, adding your own functionality (e.g.
own programs which use `mdbook` internally, adding your own functionality (e.g.
a custom preprocessor) or tweaking the build process.
The easiest way to find out how to use the `mdbook` crate is by looking at the
[API Docs]. The top level documentation explains how one would use the
[API Docs]. The top level documentation explains how one would use the
[`MDBook`] type to load and build a book, while the [config] module gives a good
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# Alternate Backends
A "backend" is simply a program which `mdbook` will invoke during the book
A "backend" is simply a program which `mdbook` will invoke during the book
rendering process. This program is passed a JSON representation of the book and
configuration information via `stdin`. Once the backend receives this
configuration information via `stdin`. Once the backend receives this
information it is free to do whatever it wants.
There are already several alternate backends on GitHub which can be used as a
There are already several alternate backends on GitHub which can be used as a
rough example of how this is accomplished in practice.
- [mdbook-linkcheck] - a simple program for verifying the book doesn't contain
@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ no reason why it couldn't be accomplished using something like Python or Ruby.
## Setting Up
First you'll want to create a new binary program and add `mdbook` as a
First you'll want to create a new binary program and add `mdbook` as a
dependency.
```
@ -30,8 +30,8 @@ $ cd mdbook-wordcount
$ cargo add mdbook
```
When our `mdbook-wordcount` plugin is invoked, `mdbook` will send it a JSON
version of [`RenderContext`] via our plugin's `stdin`. For convenience, there's
When our `mdbook-wordcount` plugin is invoked, `mdbook` will send it a JSON
version of [`RenderContext`] via our plugin's `stdin`. For convenience, there's
a [`RenderContext::from_json()`] constructor which will load a `RenderContext`.
This is all the boilerplate necessary for our backend to load the book.
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}
```
> **Note:** The `RenderContext` contains a `version` field. This lets backends
> **Note:** The `RenderContext` contains a `version` field. This lets backends
figure out whether they are compatible with the version of `mdbook` it's being
called by. This `version` comes directly from the corresponding field in
called by. This `version` comes directly from the corresponding field in
`mdbook`'s `Cargo.toml`.
It is recommended that backends use the [`semver`] crate to inspect this field
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## Inspecting the Book
Now our backend has a copy of the book, lets count how many words are in each
Now our backend has a copy of the book, lets count how many words are in each
chapter!
Because the `RenderContext` contains a [`Book`] field (`book`), and a `Book` has
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## Enabling the Backend
Now we've got the basics running, we want to actually use it. First, install
the program.
Now we've got the basics running, we want to actually use it. First, install the
program.
```
$ cargo install
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+ [output.wordcount]
```
When it loads a book into memory, `mdbook` will inspect your `book.toml` file
to try and figure out which backends to use by looking for all `output.*`
tables. If none are provided it'll fall back to using the default HTML
renderer.
When it loads a book into memory, `mdbook` will inspect your `book.toml` file to
try and figure out which backends to use by looking for all `output.*` tables.
If none are provided it'll fall back to using the default HTML renderer.
Notably, this means if you want to add your own custom backend you'll also
need to make sure to add the HTML backend, even if its table just stays empty.
Notably, this means if you want to add your own custom backend you'll also need
to make sure to add the HTML backend, even if its table just stays empty.
Now you just need to build your book like normal, and everything should *Just
Now you just need to build your book like normal, and everything should *Just
Work*.
```
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Contributors: 85
```
The reason we didn't need to specify the full name/path of our `wordcount`
backend is because `mdbook` will try to *infer* the program's name via
convention. The executable for the `foo` backend is typically called
The reason we didn't need to specify the full name/path of our `wordcount`
backend is because `mdbook` will try to *infer* the program's name via
convention. The executable for the `foo` backend is typically called
`mdbook-foo`, with an associated `[output.foo]` entry in the `book.toml`. To
explicitly tell `mdbook` what command to invoke (it may require command-line
explicitly tell `mdbook` what command to invoke (it may require command-line
arguments or be an interpreted script), you can use the `command` field.
```diff
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## Configuration
Now imagine you don't want to count the number of words on a particular chapter
(it might be generated text/code, etc). The canonical way to do this is via
the usual `book.toml` configuration file by adding items to your `[output.foo]`
(it might be generated text/code, etc). The canonical way to do this is via the
usual `book.toml` configuration file by adding items to your `[output.foo]`
table.
The `Config` can be treated roughly as a nested hashmap which lets you call
methods like `get()` to access the config's contents, with a
`get_deserialized()` convenience method for retrieving a value and
automatically deserializing to some arbitrary type `T`.
`get_deserialized()` convenience method for retrieving a value and automatically
deserializing to some arbitrary type `T`.
To implement this, we'll create our own serializable `WordcountConfig` struct
To implement this, we'll create our own serializable `WordcountConfig` struct
which will encapsulate all configuration for this backend.
First add `serde` and `serde_derive` to your `Cargo.toml`,
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## Output and Signalling Failure
While it's nice to print word counts to the terminal when a book is built, it
While it's nice to print word counts to the terminal when a book is built, it
might also be a good idea to output them to a file somewhere. `mdbook` tells a
backend where it should place any generated output via the `destination` field
in [`RenderContext`].
@ -264,7 +263,7 @@ in [`RenderContext`].
> so it's always a good idea to create it with `fs::create_dir_all()`.
There's always the possibility that an error will occur while processing a book
(just look at all the `unwrap()`'s we've written already), so `mdbook` will
(just look at all the `unwrap()`'s we've written already), so `mdbook` will
interpret a non-zero exit code as a rendering failure.
For example, if we wanted to make sure all chapters have an *even* number of
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init has an odd number of words!
2018-01-16 21:21:39 [ERROR] (mdbook::renderer): Renderer exited with non-zero return code.
2018-01-16 21:21:39 [ERROR] (mdbook::utils): Error: Rendering failed
2018-01-16 21:21:39 [ERROR] (mdbook::utils): Caused By: The "mdbook-wordcount" renderer failed
2018-01-16 21:21:39 [ERROR] (mdbook::utils): Caused By: The "mdbook-wordcount" renderer failed
```
As you've probably already noticed, output from the plugin's subprocess is
immediately passed through to the user. It is encouraged for plugins to
follow the "rule of silence" and only generate output when necessary (e.g. an
error in generation or a warning).
immediately passed through to the user. It is encouraged for plugins to follow
the "rule of silence" and only generate output when necessary (e.g. an error in
generation or a warning).
All environment variables are passed through to the backend, allowing you to
use the usual `RUST_LOG` to control logging verbosity.
All environment variables are passed through to the backend, allowing you to use
the usual `RUST_LOG` to control logging verbosity.
## Wrapping Up
Although contrived, hopefully this example was enough to show how you'd create
an alternate backend for `mdbook`. If you feel it's missing something, don't
an alternate backend for `mdbook`. If you feel it's missing something, don't
hesitate to create an issue in the [issue tracker] so we can improve the user
guide.
The existing backends mentioned towards the start of this chapter should serve
as a good example of how it's done in real life, so feel free to skim through
as a good example of how it's done in real life, so feel free to skim through
the source code or ask questions.
@ -348,5 +347,5 @@ the source code or ask questions.
[`semver`]: https://crates.io/crates/semver
[`Book`]: http://rust-lang-nursery.github.io/mdBook/mdbook/book/struct.Book.html
[`Book::iter()`]: http://rust-lang-nursery.github.io/mdBook/mdbook/book/struct.Book.html#method.iter
[`Config`]: http://rust-lang-nursery.github.io/mdBook/mdbook/config/struct.Config.html
[`Config`]: http://rust-lang-nursery.github.io/mdBook/mdbook/config/struct.Config.html
[issue tracker]: https://github.com/rust-lang-nursery/mdBook/issues

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## A complete Example
The magic happens within the `run(...)` method of the [`Preprocessor`][preprocessor-docs] trait implementation.
The magic happens within the `run(...)` method of the
[`Preprocessor`][preprocessor-docs] trait implementation.
As direct access to the chapters is not possible, you will probably end up iterating
them using `for_each_mut(...)`:
As direct access to the chapters is not possible, you will probably end up
iterating them using `for_each_mut(...)`:
```rust
book.for_each_mut(|item: &mut BookItem| {
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```
The `chapter.content` is just a markdown formatted string, and you will have to
process it in some way. Even though it's entirely possible to implement some sort of
manual find & replace operation, if that feels too unsafe you can use [`pulldown-cmark`][pc]
to parse the string into events and work on them instead.
process it in some way. Even though it's entirely possible to implement some
sort of manual find & replace operation, if that feels too unsafe you can use
[`pulldown-cmark`][pc] to parse the string into events and work on them instead.
Finally you can use [`pulldown-cmark-to-cmark`][pctc] to transform these events back to
a string.
Finally you can use [`pulldown-cmark-to-cmark`][pctc] to transform these events
back to a string.
The following code block shows how to remove all emphasis from markdown, and do so
safely.
The following code block shows how to remove all emphasis from markdown, and do
so safely.
```rust
fn remove_emphasis(num_removed_items: &mut i32, chapter: &mut Chapter) -> Result<String> {

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## Supported configuration options
It is important to note that **any** relative path specified in the in the configuration will
always be taken relative from the root of the book where the configuration file is located.
It is important to note that **any** relative path specified in the in the
configuration will always be taken relative from the root of the book where the
configuration file is located.
### General metadata
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will be created when the book is built (i.e. `create-missing = true`). If this
is `false` then the build process will instead exit with an error if any files
do not exist.
- **preprocess:** Specify which preprocessors to be applied. Default is `["links", "index"]`. To disable default preprocessors, pass an empty array `[]` in.
- **preprocess:** Specify which preprocessors to be applied. Default is
`["links", "index"]`. To disable default preprocessors, pass an empty array
`[]` in.
The following preprocessors are available and included by default:
- `links`: Expand the `{{# playpen}}` and `{{# include}}` handlebars helpers in a chapter.
- `index`: Convert all chapter files named `README.md` into `index.md`. That is to say, all `README.md` would be rendered to an index file `index.html` in the rendered book.
- `links`: Expand the `{{# playpen}}` and `{{# include}}` handlebars helpers in
a chapter.
- `index`: Convert all chapter files named `README.md` into `index.md`. That is
to say, all `README.md` would be rendered to an index file `index.html` in the
rendered book.
**book.toml**
@ -81,27 +87,26 @@ renderer need to be specified under the TOML table `[output.html]`.
The following configuration options are available:
- **theme:** mdBook comes with a default theme and all the resource files
needed for it. But if this option is set, mdBook will selectively overwrite
the theme files with the ones found in the specified folder.
- **curly-quotes:** Convert straight quotes to curly quotes, except for
those that occur in code blocks and code spans. Defaults to `false`.
- **google-analytics:** If you use Google Analytics, this option lets you
enable it by simply specifying your ID in the configuration file.
- **additional-css:** If you need to slightly change the appearance of your
book without overwriting the whole style, you can specify a set of
stylesheets that will be loaded after the default ones where you can
surgically change the style.
- **theme:** mdBook comes with a default theme and all the resource files needed
for it. But if this option is set, mdBook will selectively overwrite the theme
files with the ones found in the specified folder.
- **curly-quotes:** Convert straight quotes to curly quotes, except for those
that occur in code blocks and code spans. Defaults to `false`.
- **google-analytics:** If you use Google Analytics, this option lets you enable
it by simply specifying your ID in the configuration file.
- **additional-css:** If you need to slightly change the appearance of your book
without overwriting the whole style, you can specify a set of stylesheets that
will be loaded after the default ones where you can surgically change the
style.
- **additional-js:** If you need to add some behaviour to your book without
removing the current behaviour, you can specify a set of JavaScript files
that will be loaded alongside the default one.
removing the current behaviour, you can specify a set of JavaScript files that
will be loaded alongside the default one.
- **no-section-label:** mdBook by defaults adds section label in table of
contents column. For example, "1.", "2.1". Set this option to true to
disable those labels. Defaults to `false`.
contents column. For example, "1.", "2.1". Set this option to true to disable
those labels. Defaults to `false`.
- **playpen:** A subtable for configuring various playpen settings.
- **search:** A subtable for configuring the in-browser search
functionality. mdBook must be compiled with the `search` feature enabled
(on by default).
- **search:** A subtable for configuring the in-browser search functionality.
mdBook must be compiled with the `search` feature enabled (on by default).
Available configuration options for the `[output.html.playpen]` table:
@ -115,25 +120,24 @@ Available configuration options for the `[output.html.search]` table:
- **enable:** Enables the search feature. Defaults to `true`.
- **limit-results:** The maximum number of search results. Defaults to `30`.
- **teaser-word-count:** The number of words used for a search result teaser.
- **teaser-word-count:** The number of words used for a search result teaser.
Defaults to `30`.
- **use-boolean-and:** Define the logical link between multiple search words.
If true, all search words must appear in each result. Defaults to `true`.
- **use-boolean-and:** Define the logical link between multiple search words. If
true, all search words must appear in each result. Defaults to `true`.
- **boost-title:** Boost factor for the search result score if a search word
appears in the header. Defaults to `2`.
- **boost-hierarchy:** Boost factor for the search result score if a search
word appears in the hierarchy. The hierarchy contains all titles of the
parent documents and all parent headings. Defaults to `1`.
- **boost-paragraph:** Boost factor for the search result score if a search
word appears in the text. Defaults to `1`.
- **expand:** True if search should match longer results e.g. search `micro`
- **boost-hierarchy:** Boost factor for the search result score if a search word
appears in the hierarchy. The hierarchy contains all titles of the parent
documents and all parent headings. Defaults to `1`.
- **boost-paragraph:** Boost factor for the search result score if a search word
appears in the text. Defaults to `1`.
- **expand:** True if search should match longer results e.g. search `micro`
should match `microwave`. Defaults to `true`.
- **heading-split-level:** Search results will link to a section of the document
which contains the result. Documents are split into sections by headings
this level or less.
Defaults to `3`. (`### This is a level 3 heading`)
- **copy-js:** Copy JavaScript files for the search implementation to the
output directory. Defaults to `true`.
which contains the result. Documents are split into sections by headings this
level or less. Defaults to `3`. (`### This is a level 3 heading`)
- **copy-js:** Copy JavaScript files for the search implementation to the output
directory. Defaults to `true`.
This shows all available options in the **book.toml**:
```toml
@ -180,10 +184,10 @@ corresponding environment variable. Because many operating systems restrict
environment variables to be alphanumeric characters or `_`, the configuration
key needs to be formatted slightly differently to the normal `foo.bar.baz` form.
Variables starting with `MDBOOK_` are used for configuration. The key is
created by removing the `MDBOOK_` prefix and turning the resulting
string into `kebab-case`. Double underscores (`__`) separate nested
keys, while a single underscore (`_`) is replaced with a dash (`-`).
Variables starting with `MDBOOK_` are used for configuration. The key is created
by removing the `MDBOOK_` prefix and turning the resulting string into
`kebab-case`. Double underscores (`__`) separate nested keys, while a single
underscore (`_`) is replaced with a dash (`-`).
For example:
@ -193,21 +197,21 @@ For example:
- `MDBOOK_FOO_BAR` -> `foo-bar`
- `MDBOOK_FOO_bar__baz` -> `foo-bar.baz`
So by setting the `MDBOOK_BOOK__TITLE` environment variable you can
override the book's title without needing to touch your `book.toml`.
So by setting the `MDBOOK_BOOK__TITLE` environment variable you can override the
book's title without needing to touch your `book.toml`.
> **Note:** To facilitate setting more complex config items, the value
> of an environment variable is first parsed as JSON, falling back to a
> string if the parse fails.
> **Note:** To facilitate setting more complex config items, the value of an
> environment variable is first parsed as JSON, falling back to a string if the
> parse fails.
>
> This means, if you so desired, you could override all book metadata
> when building the book with something like
> This means, if you so desired, you could override all book metadata when
> building the book with something like
>
> ```text
> $ export MDBOOK_BOOK="{'title': 'My Awesome Book', authors: ['Michael-F-Bryan']}"
> $ mdbook build
> ```
The latter case may be useful in situations where `mdbook` is invoked
from a script or CI, where it sometimes isn't possible to update the
`book.toml` before building.
The latter case may be useful in situations where `mdbook` is invoked from a
script or CI, where it sometimes isn't possible to update the `book.toml` before
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# MathJax Support
mdBook has optional support for math equations through [MathJax](https://www.mathjax.org/).
mdBook has optional support for math equations through
[MathJax](https://www.mathjax.org/).
To enable MathJax, you need to add the `mathjax-support` key to your `book.toml` under the `output.html` section.
To enable MathJax, you need to add the `mathjax-support` key to your `book.toml`
under the `output.html` section.
```toml
[output.html]
mathjax-support = true
```
>**Note:**
The usual delimiters MathJax uses are not yet supported. You can't currently use `$$ ... $$` as delimiters and the `\[ ... \]` delimiters need an extra backslash to work. Hopefully this limitation will be lifted soon.
>**Note:** The usual delimiters MathJax uses are not yet supported. You can't
currently use `$$ ... $$` as delimiters and the `\[ ... \]` delimiters need an
extra backslash to work. Hopefully this limitation will be lifted soon.
>**Note:**
> When you use double backslashes in MathJax blocks (for example in commands such as `\begin{cases} \frac 1 2 \\ \frac 3 4 \end{cases}`) you need to add _two extra_ backslashes (e.g., `\begin{cases} \frac 1 2 \\\\ \frac 3 4 \end{cases}`).
>**Note:** When you use double backslashes in MathJax blocks (for example in
> commands such as `\begin{cases} \frac 1 2 \\ \frac 3 4 \end{cases}`) you need
> to add _two extra_ backslashes (e.g., `\begin{cases} \frac 1 2 \\\\ \frac 3 4
> \end{cases}`).
### Inline equations
Inline equations are delimited by `\\(` and `\\)`. So for example, to render the following inline equation \\( \int x dx = \frac{x^2}{2} + C \\) you would write the following:
Inline equations are delimited by `\\(` and `\\)`. So for example, to render the
following inline equation \\( \int x dx = \frac{x^2}{2} + C \\) you would write
the following:
```
\\( \int x dx = \frac{x^2}{2} + C \\)
```
### Block equations
Block equations are delimited by `\\[` and `\\]`. To render the following equation
Block equations are delimited by `\\[` and `\\]`. To render the following
equation
\\[ \mu = \frac{1}{N} \sum_{i=0} x_i \\]

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## Hiding code lines
There is a feature in mdBook that lets you hide code lines by prepending them with a `#`.
There is a feature in mdBook that lets you hide code lines by prepending them
with a `#`.
```bash
# fn main() {
@ -34,7 +35,10 @@ With the following syntax, you can include files into your book:
The path to the file has to be relative from the current source file.
Usually, this command is used for including code snippets and examples. In this case, oftens one would include a specific part of the file e.g. which only contains the relevant lines for the example. We support four different modes of partial includes:
Usually, this command is used for including code snippets and examples. In this
case, oftens one would include a specific part of the file e.g. which only
contains the relevant lines for the example. We support four different modes of
partial includes:
```hbs
\{{#include file.rs:2}}
@ -43,7 +47,11 @@ Usually, this command is used for including code snippets and examples. In this
\{{#include file.rs:2:10}}
```
The first command only includes the second line from file `file.rs`. The second command includes all lines up to line 10, i.e. the lines from 11 till the end of the file are omitted. The third command includes all lines from line 2, i.e. the first line is omitted. The last command includes the excerpt of `file.rs` consisting of lines 2 to 10.
The first command only includes the second line from file `file.rs`. The second
command includes all lines up to line 10, i.e. the lines from 11 till the end of
the file are omitted. The third command includes all lines from line 2, i.e. the
first line is omitted. The last command includes the excerpt of `file.rs`
consisting of lines 2 to 10.
## Inserting runnable Rust files
@ -55,7 +63,9 @@ With the following syntax, you can insert runnable Rust files into your book:
The path to the Rust file has to be relative from the current source file.
When play is clicked, the code snippet will be sent to the [Rust Playpen] to be compiled and run. The result is sent back and displayed directly underneath the code.
When play is clicked, the code snippet will be sent to the [Rust Playpen] to be
compiled and run. The result is sent back and displayed directly underneath the
code.
Here is what a rendered code snippet looks like:

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# SUMMARY.md
The summary file is used by mdBook to know what chapters to include,
in what order they should appear, what their hierarchy is and where the source files are.
Without this file, there is no book.
The summary file is used by mdBook to know what chapters to include, in what
order they should appear, what their hierarchy is and where the source files
are. Without this file, there is no book.
Even though `SUMMARY.md` is a markdown file, the formatting is very strict to
allow for easy parsing. Let's see how you should format your `SUMMARY.md` file.
#### Allowed elements
1. ***Title*** It's common practice to begin with a title, generally
<code class="language-markdown"># Summary</code>.
But it is not mandatory, the parser just ignores it. So you can too
if you feel like it.
1. ***Title*** It's common practice to begin with a title, generally <code
class="language-markdown"># Summary</code>. But it is not mandatory, the
parser just ignores it. So you can too if you feel like it.
2. ***Prefix Chapter*** Before the main numbered chapters you can add a couple of elements that will not be numbered. This is useful for
forewords, introductions, etc. There are however some constraints. You can not nest prefix chapters, they should all be on the root level. And you can not add prefix chapters once you have added numbered chapters.
2. ***Prefix Chapter*** Before the main numbered chapters you can add a couple
of elements that will not be numbered. This is useful for forewords,
introductions, etc. There are however some constraints. You can not nest
prefix chapters, they should all be on the root level. And you can not add
prefix chapters once you have added numbered chapters.
```markdown
[Title of prefix element](relative/path/to/markdown.md)
```
3. ***Numbered Chapter*** Numbered chapters are the main content of the book, they will be numbered and can be nested,
resulting in a nice hierarchy (chapters, sub-chapters, etc.)
3. ***Numbered Chapter*** Numbered chapters are the main content of the book,
they will be numbered and can be nested, resulting in a nice hierarchy
(chapters, sub-chapters, etc.)
```markdown
- [Title of the Chapter](relative/path/to/markdown.md)
```
You can either use `-` or `*` to indicate a numbered chapter.
4. ***Suffix Chapter*** After the numbered chapters you can add a couple of non-numbered chapters. They are the same as prefix chapters but come after the numbered chapters instead of before.
4. ***Suffix Chapter*** After the numbered chapters you can add a couple of
non-numbered chapters. They are the same as prefix chapters but come after
the numbered chapters instead of before.
All other elements are unsupported and will be ignored at best or result in an error.
All other elements are unsupported and will be ignored at best or result in an
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# Theme
The default renderer uses a [handlebars](http://handlebarsjs.com/) template to render your markdown files and comes with a default theme
included in the mdBook binary.
The default renderer uses a [handlebars](http://handlebarsjs.com/) template to
render your markdown files and comes with a default theme included in the mdBook
binary.
The theme is totally customizable, you can selectively replace every file from the theme by your own by adding a
`theme` directory next to `src` folder in your project root. Create a new file with the name of the file you want to override
The theme is totally customizable, you can selectively replace every file from
the theme by your own by adding a `theme` directory next to `src` folder in your
project root. Create a new file with the name of the file you want to override
and now that file will be used instead of the default file.
Here are the files you can override:
- ***index.hbs*** is the handlebars template.
- ***book.css*** is the style used in the output. If you want to change the design of your book, this is probably the file you want to modify. Sometimes in conjunction with `index.hbs` when you want to radically change the layout.
- ***book.js*** is mostly used to add client side functionality, like hiding / un-hiding the sidebar, changing the theme, ...
- ***highlight.js*** is the JavaScript that is used to highlight code snippets, you should not need to modify this.
- ***book.css*** is the style used in the output. If you want to change the
design of your book, this is probably the file you want to modify. Sometimes
in conjunction with `index.hbs` when you want to radically change the layout.
- ***book.js*** is mostly used to add client side functionality, like hiding /
un-hiding the sidebar, changing the theme, ...
- ***highlight.js*** is the JavaScript that is used to highlight code snippets,
you should not need to modify this.
- ***highlight.css*** is the theme used for the code highlighting
- ***favicon.png*** the favicon that will be used
Generally, when you want to tweak the theme, you don't need to override all the files. If you only need changes in the stylesheet,
there is no point in overriding all the other files. Because custom files take precedence over built-in ones, they will not get updated with new fixes / features.
Generally, when you want to tweak the theme, you don't need to override all the
files. If you only need changes in the stylesheet, there is no point in
overriding all the other files. Because custom files take precedence over
built-in ones, they will not get updated with new fixes / features.
**Note:** When you override a file, it is possible that you break some functionality. Therefore I recommend to use the file from the default theme as template and only add / modify what you need. You can copy the default theme into your source directory automatically by using `mdbook init --theme` just remove the files you don't want to override.
**Note:** When you override a file, it is possible that you break some
functionality. Therefore I recommend to use the file from the default theme as
template and only add / modify what you need. You can copy the default theme
into your source directory automatically by using `mdbook init --theme` just
remove the files you don't want to override.

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# Editor
In addition to providing runnable code playpens, mdBook optionally allows them to be editable. In order to enable editable code blocks, the following needs to be added to the ***book.toml***:
In addition to providing runnable code playpens, mdBook optionally allows them
to be editable. In order to enable editable code blocks, the following needs to
be added to the ***book.toml***:
```toml
[output.html.playpen]
editable = true
```
To make a specific block available for editing, the attribute `editable` needs to be added to it:
To make a specific block available for editing, the attribute `editable` needs
to be added to it:
<pre><code class="language-markdown">```rust,editable
fn main() {
@ -29,7 +32,8 @@ Note the new `Undo Changes` button in the editable playpens.
## Customizing the Editor
By default, the editor is the [Ace](https://ace.c9.io/) editor, but, if desired, the functionality may be overriden by providing a different folder:
By default, the editor is the [Ace](https://ace.c9.io/) editor, but, if desired,
the functionality may be overriden by providing a different folder:
```toml
[output.html.playpen]
@ -37,4 +41,6 @@ editable = true
editor = "/path/to/editor"
```
Note that for the editor changes to function correctly, the `book.js` inside of the `theme` folder will need to be overriden as it has some couplings with the default Ace editor.
Note that for the editor changes to function correctly, the `book.js` inside of
the `theme` folder will need to be overriden as it has some couplings with the
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# index.hbs
`index.hbs` is the handlebars template that is used to render the book.
The markdown files are processed to html and then injected in that template.
`index.hbs` is the handlebars template that is used to render the book. The
markdown files are processed to html and then injected in that template.
If you want to change the layout or style of your book, chances are that you will
have to modify this template a little bit. Here is what you need to know.
If you want to change the layout or style of your book, chances are that you
will have to modify this template a little bit. Here is what you need to know.
## Data
A lot of data is exposed to the handlebars template with the "context".
In the handlebars template you can access this information by using
A lot of data is exposed to the handlebars template with the "context". In the
handlebars template you can access this information by using
```handlebars
{{name_of_property}}
@ -17,25 +17,31 @@ In the handlebars template you can access this information by using
Here is a list of the properties that are exposed:
- ***language*** Language of the book in the form `en`. To use in <code class="language-html">\<html lang="{{ language }}"></code> for example.
At the moment it is hardcoded.
- ***language*** Language of the book in the form `en`. To use in <code
class="language-html">\<html lang="{{ language }}"></code> for example. At the
moment it is hardcoded.
- ***title*** Title of the book, as specified in `book.toml`
- ***chapter_title*** Title of the current chapter, as listed in `SUMMARY.md`
- ***path*** Relative path to the original markdown file from the source directory
- ***path*** Relative path to the original markdown file from the source
directory
- ***content*** This is the rendered markdown.
- ***path_to_root*** This is a path containing exclusively `../`'s that points to the root of the book from the current file.
Since the original directory structure is maintained, it is useful to prepend relative links with this `path_to_root`.
- ***path_to_root*** This is a path containing exclusively `../`'s that points
to the root of the book from the current file. Since the original directory
structure is maintained, it is useful to prepend relative links with this
`path_to_root`.
- ***chapters*** Is an array of dictionaries of the form
```json
{"section": "1.2.1", "name": "name of this chapter", "path": "dir/markdown.md"}
```
containing all the chapters of the book. It is used for example to construct the table of contents (sidebar).
containing all the chapters of the book. It is used for example to construct
the table of contents (sidebar).
## Handlebars Helpers
In addition to the properties you can access, there are some handlebars helpers at your disposal.
In addition to the properties you can access, there are some handlebars helpers
at your disposal.
### 1. toc
@ -87,4 +93,5 @@ In addition to the properties you can access, there are some handlebars helpers
------
*If you would like other properties or helpers exposed, please [create a new issue](https://github.com/rust-lang-nursery/mdBook/issues)*
*If you would like other properties or helpers exposed, please [create a new
issue](https://github.com/rust-lang-nursery/mdBook/issues)*

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# Syntax Highlighting
For syntax highlighting I use [Highlight.js](https://highlightjs.org) with a custom theme.
For syntax highlighting I use [Highlight.js](https://highlightjs.org) with a
custom theme.
Automatic language detection has been turned off, so you will probably want to
specify the programming language you use like this
@ -12,19 +13,23 @@ fn main() {
```</code></pre>
## Custom theme
Like the rest of the theme, the files used for syntax highlighting can be overridden with your own.
Like the rest of the theme, the files used for syntax highlighting can be
overridden with your own.
- ***highlight.js*** normally you shouldn't have to overwrite this file, unless you want to use a more recent version.
- ***highlight.js*** normally you shouldn't have to overwrite this file, unless
you want to use a more recent version.
- ***highlight.css*** theme used by highlight.js for syntax highlighting.
If you want to use another theme for `highlight.js` download it from their website, or make it yourself,
rename it to `highlight.css` and put it in `src/theme` (or the equivalent if you changed your source folder)
If you want to use another theme for `highlight.js` download it from their
website, or make it yourself, rename it to `highlight.css` and put it in
`src/theme` (or the equivalent if you changed your source folder)
Now your theme will be used instead of the default theme.
## Hiding code lines
There is a feature in mdBook that let's you hide code lines by prepending them with a `#`.
There is a feature in mdBook that let's you hide code lines by prepending them
with a `#`.
```bash
@ -47,13 +52,18 @@ Will render as
# }
```
**At the moment, this only works for code examples that are annotated with `rust`. Because it would collide with semantics of some programming languages. In the future, we want to make this configurable through the `book.toml` so that everyone can benefit from it.**
**At the moment, this only works for code examples that are annotated with
`rust`. Because it would collide with semantics of some programming languages.
In the future, we want to make this configurable through the `book.toml` so that
everyone can benefit from it.**
## Improve default theme
If you think the default theme doesn't look quite right for a specific language, or could be improved.
Feel free to [submit a new issue](https://github.com/rust-lang-nursery/mdBook/issues) explaining what you have in mind and I will take a look at it.
If you think the default theme doesn't look quite right for a specific language,
or could be improved. Feel free to [submit a new
issue](https://github.com/rust-lang-nursery/mdBook/issues) explaining what you
have in mind and I will take a look at it.
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# Contributors
Here is a list of the contributors who have helped improving mdBook. Big shout-out to them!
If you have contributed to mdBook and I forgot to add you, don't hesitate to add yourself to the list. If you are in the list, feel free to add your real name & contact information if you wish.
Here is a list of the contributors who have helped improving mdBook. Big
shout-out to them!
- [mdinger](https://github.com/mdinger)
- Kevin ([kbknapp](https://github.com/kbknapp))
@ -12,8 +11,10 @@ If you have contributed to mdBook and I forgot to add you, don't hesitate to add
- [funnkill](https://github.com/funkill)
- Fu Gangqiang ([FuGangqiang](https://github.com/FuGangqiang))
- [Michael-F-Bryan](https://github.com/Michael-F-Bryan)
- [Chris Spiegel](https://github.com/cspiegel)
- Chris Spiegel ([cspiegel](https://github.com/cspiegel))
- [projektir](https://github.com/projektir)
- [Phaiax](https://github.com/Phaiax)
- [Matt Ickstadt](https://github.com/mattico)
- Matt Ickstadt ([mattico](https://github.com/mattico))
- Weihang Lo ([@weihanglo](https://github.com/weihanglo))
If you feel you're missing from this list, feel free to add yourself in a PR.