create-docus CLIUse the create-docus CLI to create a new Docus project:
npx create-docus my-docs
You can choose between two templates:
default: Basic Docus setup for single-language documentationi18n: Includes internationalization support for multi-language documentation# Create with i18n template
npx create-docus my-docs -t i18n
We recommend using the npm package manager.
Move to your docs directory and start your docs server in development mode:
cd my-docs
npm run dev
A local preview of your documentation will be available at http://localhost:3000
Head over the Edition section to learn how to write your documentation.
Get started quickly with Docus by adding specialized knowledge to your AI assistant (Cursor, Claude, etc.):
npx skills add nuxt-content/docus
This skill helps you create documentation faster by providing your AI assistant with:
Once installed, your AI assistant can help you scaffold new documentation projects, generate pages with proper structure, and write content following Docus best practices.
Docus v4 uses a Nuxt layer-based approach, you can extend the Docus layer directly in your nuxt.config.ts with extends: ['docus']:
export default defineNuxtConfig({
extends: ['docus']
})