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title: "Offline export"
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description: "Export your documentation site as a self-contained zip archive for offline viewing, internal distribution, or air-gapped environment hosting."
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keywords: ["export", "offline", "zip", "static site", "distribution", "mint export"]
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---
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Use `mint export` to package your entire documentation site into a self-contained zip archive. Recipients can unzip and view the docs in their browser without an internet connection, a Mintlify account, or any build tools—they only need [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) installed.
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This is useful when you need to distribute documentation to users who can't access your live site, such as for on-premise customers, air-gapped environments, or internal compliance reviews.
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## Prerequisites
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- The [CLI](/cli/install) installed and up to date
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- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) v20.17.0+ installed
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## Export your site
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Navigate to your documentation directory containing your `docs.json` file and run:
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```bash
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mint export
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```
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The CLI builds your site, crawls every page defined in your navigation, and packages the output into a zip file in your current directory.
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### Options
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| Flag | Description | Default |
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| `--output <path>` | Set the output zip file path. | `export.zip` |
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| `--groups <group>` | Mock [user groups](/deploy/authentication-setup#control-access-with-groups) for the export. Useful when your docs use group-based access control and you want the archive to include restricted pages. | — |
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| `--disable-openapi` | Skip OpenAPI file generation during the export. Use this if you have many OpenAPI specs and want faster builds. | — |
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For example, to export your site to a custom filename with a specific user group:
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```bash
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mint export --output customer-docs.zip --groups enterprise
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```
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<Note>
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The export only includes pages listed in your navigation. [Hidden pages](/organize/hidden-pages) are not included in the archive.
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</Note>
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## What's in the zip
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The exported archive contains everything needed to view your docs offline:
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| File | Purpose |
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| HTML pages | Pre-rendered version of every page in your navigation |
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| `_next/static/` | Bundled CSS, JavaScript, and other static assets |
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| `serve.js` | Zero-dependency Node.js HTTP server that serves the site |
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| `Start Docs.command` | macOS launcher—double-click to open the docs |
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| `Start Docs.bat` | Windows launcher—double-click to open the docs |
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## View the exported docs
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Share the zip file with anyone who has Node.js installed. To view the docs:
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<Tabs>
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<Tab title="Manual">
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1. Unzip the archive.
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2. Open a terminal in the unzipped directory.
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3. Run `node serve.js`.
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4. Open `http://localhost:3000` in your browser.
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</Tab>
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<Tab title="macOS">
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1. Unzip the archive.
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2. Double-click **Start Docs.command**.
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3. The docs open in your default browser at `http://localhost:3000`.
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<Note>
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macOS may block the file because it was downloaded from the internet. If you see a security warning, go to **System Settings > Privacy & Security** and click **Open Anyway**. See [Apple's guide to overriding security settings](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/mh40617/mac) for details.
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</Note>
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</Tab>
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<Tab title="Windows">
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1. Unzip the archive.
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2. Double-click **Start Docs.bat**.
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3. The docs open in your default browser at `http://localhost:3000`.
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<Note>
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Windows may show a "Windows protected your PC" warning because the file was downloaded from the internet. Click **More info**, then click **Run anyway**.
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</Note>
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</Tab>
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</Tabs>
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