sphinx-doc
brew install sphinx-doc
v9.1.0_4
BSD-2-Clause
Python documentation generator that transforms reStructuredText into HTML, PDF, and other formats.
Why you might care
Sphinx is the standard for Python project documentation, with first-class support for API docs, cross-references, and multiple output formats. Use it if you're documenting a Python library or writing technical docs; it powers the official Python docs and most major packages.
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Runtime dependencies
Links
- https://www.sphinx-doc.org/
- Brew formula source: Formula/s/sphinx-doc.rb
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