From af8afd4d8e49e200402ce73ad79f722c11287b1d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "mintlify[bot]" <109931778+mintlify[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:56:42 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Document mint export command for air-gapped deployment

Generated-By: mintlify-agent
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 installation.mdx | 43 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--
 1 file changed, 41 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/installation.mdx b/installation.mdx
index abf0159c6..7b940a7af 100644
--- a/installation.mdx
+++ b/installation.mdx
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Install the CLI"
 description: "Use the CLI to preview docs locally, test changes in real-time, and catch issues before deploying your documentation site."
-keywords: ["CLI", "npm", "local development", "Node.js", "pnpm", "mint dev", "broken links", "accessibility"]
+keywords: ["CLI", "npm", "local development", "Node.js", "pnpm", "mint dev", "broken links", "accessibility", "export", "air-gapped", "offline"]
 ---
 
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@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ keywords: ["CLI", "npm", "local development", "Node.js", "pnpm", "mint dev", "br
 
 Use the [CLI](https://www.npmjs.com/package/mint) to preview your documentation locally as you write and edit. View changes in real-time before deploying, test your documentation site's appearance and features, and catch issues like broken links or accessibility problems.
 
-The CLI also has utilities for maintaining your documentation, including commands to rename files, validate OpenAPI specifications, and migrate content between formats.
+The CLI also has utilities for maintaining your documentation, including commands to rename files, validate OpenAPI specifications, migrate content between formats, and export your site for air-gapped deployment.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
@@ -228,6 +228,45 @@ Use flags to configure the validation command.
 - `--groups [groupname]`: Mock user groups for validation (useful when testing group-based access control)
 - `--disable-openapi`: Disable OpenAPI file generation during validation
 
+### Export a static site
+
+Export your documentation as a self-contained static site for air-gapped or offline deployment:
+
+```bash
+mint export
+```
+
+This command builds your documentation and packages it into a zip file containing pre-rendered HTML pages, static assets, and a built-in server. The exported site runs entirely offline with no dependency on Mintlify's servers.
+
+The zip file includes:
+- Pre-rendered HTML for every page in your documentation
+- All static assets (JavaScript, CSS, images, fonts)
+- A Node.js server (`serve.js`) for serving the site locally
+- Launcher scripts for macOS/Linux (`Start Docs.command`) and Windows (`Start Docs.bat`)
+
+To use the exported site, unzip the file and either double-click the appropriate launcher script for your platform or run `node serve.js` directly. The site opens in your default browser at `http://localhost:3000`.
+
+<Note>
+  Node.js must be installed on the machine serving the exported site. The first time you run `mint export`, an internet connection is required to download the build client.
+</Note>
+
+| Flag | Description |
+| --- | --- |
+| `--output` | Set the output zip file path. Defaults to `export.zip`. |
+| `--groups` | Mock user groups for the export (useful when exporting group-specific content). |
+| `--disable-openapi` | Disable OpenAPI file generation during export. |
+
+```bash
+# Export to a custom filename
+mint export --output docs.zip
+
+# Export with specific user group content
+mint export --groups admin
+
+# Export without OpenAPI processing
+mint export --disable-openapi
+```
+
 ### Check OpenAPI spec
 
 Check your OpenAPI file for errors with the following command: