Add docs for mint export

deploy/export.mdx

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+---
+title: "Offline export"
+description: "Export your documentation site as a self-contained zip archive for offline viewing and distribution."
+keywords: ["export", "offline", "zip", "static site", "distribution", "mint export"]
+---
+
+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.
+
+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.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- The [CLI](/installation) installed and up to date
+- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) v20.17.0+ installed
+
+## Export your site
+
+Navigate to your documentation directory containing your `docs.json` file and run:
+
+```bash
+mint export
+```
+
+The CLI builds your site, crawls every page defined in your navigation, and packages the output into a zip file in your current directory.
+
+<Note>
+  The export only includes pages listed in your navigation. [Hidden pages](/organize/hidden-pages) are not included in the archive.
+</Note>
+
+## What's in the zip
+
+The exported archive contains everything needed to view your docs offline:
+
+| File | Purpose |
+|---|---|
+| HTML pages | Pre-rendered version of every page in your navigation |
+| `_next/static/` | Bundled CSS, JavaScript, and other static assets |
+| `serve.js` | Zero-dependency Node.js HTTP server that serves the site |
+| `Start Docs.command` | macOS launcher — double-click to open the docs |
+| `Start Docs.bat` | Windows launcher — double-click to open the docs |
+
+## View the exported docs
+
+Share the zip file with anyone who has Node.js installed. To view the docs:
+
+<Tabs>
+  <Tab title="Manual">
+    1. Unzip the archive.
+    2. Open a terminal in the unzipped directory.
+    3. Run `node serve.js`.
+    4. Open `http://localhost:3000` in your browser.
+  </Tab>
+  <Tab title="macOS">
+    1. Unzip the archive.
+    2. Double-click **Start Docs.command**.
+    3. The docs open in your default browser at `http://localhost:3000`.
+
+    <Note>
+      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 select **Open Anyway**. See [Apple's guide to overriding security settings](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/mh40617/mac) for details.
+    </Note>
+  </Tab>
+  <Tab title="Windows">
+    1. Unzip the archive.
+    2. Double-click **Start Docs.bat**.
+    3. The docs open in your default browser at `http://localhost:3000`.
+
+    <Note>
+      Windows may show a "Windows protected your PC" warning because the file was downloaded from the internet. Select **More info**, then select **Run anyway**.
+    </Note>
+  </Tab>
+</Tabs>

docs.json

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                 "pages": [
                   "deploy/deployments",
                   "deploy/preview-deployments",
+                  "deploy/export",
                   {
                     "group": "/docs subpath",
                     "root": "deploy/docs-subpath",

installation.mdx

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 ```
 
 <Note>
   Only HTTPS URLs are supported in production deployments. The `--local-schema` flag is for local development only.
 </Note>
 
 ### Create a workflow
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 This command converts individual MDX endpoint pages to autogenerated pages defined in your `docs.json`, moves MDX content to the `x-mint` extension in your OpenAPI specification, and updates your navigation. See [Migrating from MDX](/guides/migrating-from-mdx) for detailed information.
 
+### Export for offline viewing
+
+Export your entire documentation site as a self-contained zip archive for offline viewing and distribution:
+
+```bash
+mint export
+```
+
+See [Offline export](/deploy/export) for details on using and distributing the exported archive.
+
 ### Import content
 
 Scrape content from an external documentation site or OpenAPI specification using the `mint scrape` commands. This is useful when you migrate your documentation from another platform to Mintlify.