Introduction to gitbook-cli

The gitbook-cli is a powerful command-line tool for building and managing GitBook projects. It offers a range of useful APIs that simplify the process of generating, serving, and deploying GitBooks.

Getting Started with gitbook-cli

To install gitbook-cli, you can use npm:

npm install gitbook-cli -g

Once installed, you can use the following APIs to manage your GitBook projects efficiently.

API Examples

1. Initialize a GitBook Project

Use the gitbook init command to initialize a new GitBook project:

  gitbook init

2. Serve a GitBook Locally

Use the gitbook serve command to serve your GitBook locally, making it easy to preview your work:

  gitbook serve

3. Build a GitBook

To build a GitBook and generate HTML files, use the gitbook build command:

  gitbook build

4. Install Plugins

Install plugins to enhance the functionality of your GitBook:

  gitbook install

5. List Available Commands

For a list of all available commands, use:

  gitbook help

Example App Using gitbook-cli APIs

Below is an example of how you can integrate the introduced gitbook-cli APIs into a simple documentation project.

# Step 1: Initialize the GitBook Project
gitbook init

# Step 2: Start the local server to preview the content
gitbook serve

# Step 3: Customize your book by editing SUMMARY.md and README.md
# Step 4: Build the GitBook once you're satisfied with the content
gitbook build

# Step 5: Install any additional plugins if needed
gitbook install

By following these steps and making use of the gitbook-cli commands, you can efficiently create, manage, and deploy your GitBook documentation projects.

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