Material for MkDocs (free theme)

Material for MkDocs is a free, MIT-licensed theme for MkDocs documentation sites. Its maintenance continues until May 5, 2027.

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Material for MkDocs (free theme) is a developer tools perk from Material for MkDocs, free, MIT-licensed (to May 2027), with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Material for MkDocs (free theme)

Material for MkDocs is MIT-licensed and adds built-in search and a polished design to MkDocs sites. Critical maintenance continues through May 5, 2027, while the team develops Zensical, its compatible successor.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Deadline: Apply by May 5, 2027
Other requirements: Critical maintenance ends May 5, 2027. Zensical is the planned successor.

How to claim

How to apply for Material for MkDocs (free theme)

Steps to apply

1Get started from the project's home page.
2No application is needed.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Material for MkDocs (free theme): common questions

What do you get with Material for MkDocs (free theme)?

Material for MkDocs (free theme) is free, MIT-licensed (to May 2027).

Who qualifies for Material for MkDocs (free theme)?

Material for MkDocs (free theme) is open to any startup, with no funding required. Critical maintenance ends May 5, 2027. Zensical is the planned successor.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Material for MkDocs (free theme)?

No. Material for MkDocs (free theme) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Material for MkDocs (free theme)?

Get started from the project's home page. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Material for MkDocs (free theme), and does it expire?

Free with no time limit. Critical maintenance until May 5, 2027.

Is Material for MkDocs (free theme) available outside the US?

Material for MkDocs (free theme) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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