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Material for MkDocs vs Starlight
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| Fact | Material for MkDocs | Starlight |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 28k | 9.4k |
| Latest | 9.7.7 | @astrojs/starlight@0.42.5 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 8 days between releases | about 4 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 35 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Docusaurus. Alternatives to Docusaurus →
Full replacementMaterial for MkDocsMarkdown and a YAML config instead of React and MDX.
Full replacementStarlightBuilt on Astro, ships little JavaScript by default.
Both replace GitBook. Alternatives to GitBook →
Full replacementMaterial for MkDocsDocumentation site built from Markdown in your repository, with search.
Full replacementStarlightDocumentation from Markdown in your own repository, deployed as a static site.
Material for MkDocs
Starlight
- @astrojs/starlight@0.42.52026-10-01
- @astrojs/starlight@0.42.42026-09-24
- @astrojs/starlight@0.42.32026-09-22
- @astrojs/starlight@0.42.22026-09-18
- @astrojs/starlight@0.42.12026-09-15
Material for MkDocs
✓ signed The latest release, 9.7.7, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Starlight
✓ signed The latest release, @astrojs/starlight@0.42.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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