Lotus Docs is a modern and lightweight documentation theme designed for Hugo, a static site generator. It enables users to create fast, secure, and SEO-friendly documentation websites with ease. Built on Bootstrap 5, Lotus Docs offers a responsive design, ensuring optimal viewing experience across various devices. Key features include a modern documentation layout, multilingual support (i18n), powerful syntax highlighting via Prism.js, and a dark mode option. It also supports custom fonts through Google Fonts and custom icons using Google Material Symbols.
This theme is designed to be easily customizable, allowing users to tailor the look and feel of their documentation sites to match their brand. It includes a landing page template and a documentation sidebar menu with optional icons for enhanced navigation. A table of contents menu on each page is also available, providing users with a quick overview of the page's content. Lotus Docs supports static search plugin powered by FlexSearch, and DocSearch for improved search functionality. Custom shortcodes for PrismJS, Alerts, Tabs, and Tables are also supported, enhancing content presentation. Analytics integrations include Google Analytics v4 and Plausible Analytics, enabling users to track site traffic and user behavior. Math equations powered by KaTeX and Mermaid support are also included, making it suitable for technical documentation. Open Graph support is also included, improving social media sharing.
Lotus Docs can be deployed on platforms like GitHub Pages, GitLab Pages, Vercel, Netlify, and Cloudflare Pages, offering flexibility in hosting options. It targets developers, technical writers, and organizations looking for a robust and customizable documentation solution. Its unique selling points include its focus on speed, security, accessibility, and SEO, making it a top choice for creating high-quality documentation sites.
