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VuePress

The original Vue docs SSG. Maintained, but VitePress is the modern path.

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Quick facts

  • LanguageJavaScript
  • CategoryVue-based
  • LicenseMIT
  • Created2018
  • GitHub stars22.7k
  • Statusdeclining

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What it is

VuePress is the original Vue-based docs SSG. Still maintained but VitePress is the recommended successor. Existing VuePress sites can stay; new ones should use VitePress.

Best for

  • Existing VuePress sites that are stable

When not to pick it

For new projects in 2026, pick VitePress. VuePress is in maintenance mode.

My take

Use VitePress unless you have a specific reason to be on VuePress.

Links

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VitePress

Vue / Vite-based static docs framework. Fast, minimal, the default for Vue docs.

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