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DevDocs

Fast, offline, and free documentation browser for developers that combines 100+ API docs (

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DevDocs is a documentation browser that brings multiple developer documentations together in a single, organized web interface, making it easier to look up API references without jumping between separate sites. It is free and open source, licensed under the Mozilla Public License v2.0.

The interface offers instant search with fuzzy matching, filtering by documentation name or abbreviation, a dark theme, keyboard shortcuts, and offline support. It works on mobile and can be installed as a web app, and it can be searched from the browser's address bar. Preferences let you enable additional docs and customize the UI. Editor integrations are available as a Sublime Text package, Atom package, Visual Studio Code extension, and Alfred workflow.

DevDocs is aimed at developers who need quick access to a wide range of API documentation. It is free and open source, with no paid editions, trials, or seat-based plans mentioned.

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