Company
Date Published
Author
Denzell Ford
Word count
915
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Terminal agents are increasingly becoming the standard method for developers to complete tasks, and Mintlify is capitalizing on this trend by introducing a new feature called "mint new" that simplifies the creation of documentation sites directly from the terminal. This feature allows users to select a location and theme, and quickly preview their site without needing to log into a dashboard, thus integrating seamlessly into developers' existing workflows. The tool clones a starter kit into the chosen directory, offers theme selection, and allows for easy setup with the "mint dev" command. The development team highlights the importance of using existing terminal tools, following the principle of keeping it simple, and is planning further enhancements to the command-line interface (CLI) to make it even more user-friendly and comprehensive. The aim is to remove friction points like dashboard logins and to ensure that all documentation-related tasks can be performed directly from the terminal, making the process more efficient and enjoyable for developers.