Navigating Your Docs

Let's explore the key areas of your developer hub and discover how each one helps you create an exceptional documentation experience.

Core Navigation Areas

👀 View Mode

Experience your docs exactly as your developers do. Perfect for:

  • Reading through content in its published form
  • Getting a clear picture of your documentation structure
  • Understanding the developer journey
  • Identifying areas for improvement

✏️ Edit Mode

Click Edit to transform any page into your workspace:

  • Make changes right where you see them
  • Access the full editor toolkit
  • Organize your content structure
  • See updates in real-time

👥 My Developers

Gain insights into API usage and performance:

  • Track real-time API interactions
  • Identify and resolve issues quickly
  • Monitor response times
  • Understand usage patterns

Settings & Customization

⚙️ Project Settings

Your hub's command center puts essential controls at your fingertips:

  • Configure API authentication
  • Set up custom domains
  • Manage team access
  • Adjust project-wide preferences

🔄 Version Control

Keep documentation organized across API versions:

  • Toggle between different versions
  • Control version visibility
  • Maintain version-specific content
  • Manage deprecation notices

♻️ Content Settings

Streamline content management with reusable elements:

  • Create and edit glossary terms
  • Manage reusable content blocks
  • Configure global variables
  • Structure documentation categories

🎨 Appearance Settings

Shape your hub's visual identity:

  • Apply your brand colors
  • Customize navigation layout
  • Update logos and icons
  • Fine-tune theme elements

Keyboard Shortcuts

You can use keyboard shortcuts in both the Admin Dashboard and Edit Mode to quickly move between panels and editors in your ReadMe project.

Dashboard Shortcuts

Use these shortcuts in the Admin Dashboard to open common panels and switch between modes:

ShortcutAction
Ctrl+1Switch to View Mode
Ctrl+2Switch to Edit Mode
Ctrl+3Open My Developers
Ctrl+,Open Settings panel
Ctrl+iOpen AI panel
Ctrl+bOpen Versions & Branches panel

Edit Mode Shortcuts

From the top navigation, you can access Edit Mode and use these shortcuts to jump directly to specific sections to edit:

ShortcutAction
Alt+1Go to the Guides editor
Alt+2Go to the Recipes editor
Alt+3Go to the API Reference editor
Alt+4Go to the Changelog editor
Alt+5Go to the Custom Pages editor
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Tip: Keyboard shortcuts may vary depending on your operating system. On macOS, use Command (⌘) instead of Ctrl for most shortcuts.