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# tinydot docs

[tinydot](https://tinydot.com) turns folders into websites. upload files, customize appearance, publish *instantly*.

## start here

- [getting started](/getting-started) - sign up and publish, in two steps
- [publish an Obsidian vault](/start/obsidian) - point Obsidian at the folder
- [make a docs site](/start/docs-site) - product docs from a markdown folder
- [publish a hand-written HTML site](/start/html-site) - your own html, served as-is
- [import your blog](/start/import-your-blog) - bring an existing site over

## guides

- [sites](https://docs.tinydot.com/sites) - creating and managing sites
- [files](https://docs.tinydot.com/files) - uploading, organizing, editing
- [drafts](https://docs.tinydot.com/drafts) - keep files private while working
- [custom domains](https://docs.tinydot.com/custom-domains) - use your own domain
- [access control](https://docs.tinydot.com/access-control) - restrict who can view your site
- [pro](/pro) - your own domain and private sites
- [customization](https://docs.tinydot.com/customization) - colors, menus, templates
- [markdown](https://docs.tinydot.com/markdown) - syntax and formatting
- [syntax highlighting](/syntax-highlighting) - code blocks and languages
- [metadata](https://docs.tinydot.com/metadata) - dates, tags, frontmatter
- [wikilinks](https://docs.tinydot.com/wikilinks) - link between pages
- [backlinks](https://docs.tinydot.com/backlinks) - see incoming links
- [content blocks](https://docs.tinydot.com/content-blocks) - embed files inline
- [embeds](https://docs.tinydot.com/embeds) - YouTube, Vimeo, and 300+ video providers
- [keyboard shortcuts](https://docs.tinydot.com/keyboard-shortcuts) - quick reference

## integrations

- [claude plugin](/claude-plugin) - use tinydot with Claude Code and Claude Cowork

## reference

- [urls](/urls) - slug vs name URLs, resolution rules
- [redirects](/redirects) - send old addresses to new pages
- [faq](/faq) - common questions
- [what is not published](/whats-not-published) - drafts, dotfolders, system files
- [file metadata](/file-metadata) - per-file settings
- [folder metadata](/folder-metadata) - per-folder settings
- [features](/features) - full feature list

## comparisons

- [vs Blot](/vs/blot)
- [vs GitBook](/vs/gitbook)
- [vs Pika](/vs/pika)

## more

- [showcase](/showcase) - sites built with tinydot
- [inspirations](/inspirations) - design influences
- [changelog](/changelog) - updates and changes

## getting help

- email: hi@tinydot.com
- videos: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@ultra_think)