# Welcome to LibreTxt Write freely. Publish openly. ```markdown ## Your Story Start typing... ``` > "The pen is mightier > than the sword." --- export: pdf, html, epub license: CC-BY-4.0
Open Source & Privacy-First v2.0

Write Freely. Publish Openly.

The open-source text publishing platform for writers who value privacy, simplicity, and creative freedom. No ads, no tracking, just pure writing.

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LibreTxt Editor
// Features

Everything You Need to Write

A distraction-free writing environment with powerful features for modern content creators.

Markdown Native

Write in Markdown with live preview. Full support for GFM, code blocks, tables, and custom extensions.

Privacy First

No tracking, no ads, no data selling. Your content is yours. End-to-end encryption available.

Instant Publish

One-click publishing to your custom domain or libretxt.org subdomain. SEO optimized by default.

Export Anywhere

Export to PDF, HTML, EPUB, DOCX, or plain Markdown. Your content, your format, your choice.

Collaboration

Invite editors, reviewers, or co-authors. Real-time collaboration with version history.

Self-Hostable

Run your own instance. Docker support, comprehensive API, and full documentation included.

// Quick Start

Deploy in Minutes

Self-host LibreTxt with a single command. Full Docker support with automatic updates and backups.

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# Install LibreTxt with Docker docker run -d \ --name libretxt \ -p 3000:3000 \ -v libretxt_data:/data \ libretxt/libretxt:latest # Or use docker-compose curl -O https://libretxt.org/docker-compose.yml docker-compose up -d ✓ LibreTxt is running at http://localhost:3000
// How It Works

Simple by Design

01

Write

Open the editor and start writing in Markdown or rich text

02

Format

Add images, code blocks, and styling with simple syntax

03

Publish

Click publish and share your unique URL instantly

04

Share

Your content is live with RSS, social cards, and SEO

// Pricing

Free Forever. Pro When You're Ready.

Start free with generous limits. Upgrade only if you need advanced features.

Free

$0 /forever

Perfect for personal blogs and casual writers

  • Unlimited posts
  • libretxt.org subdomain
  • Markdown editor
  • Basic analytics
  • Export to PDF/HTML
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Pro

$5 /month

For serious writers and publications

  • Everything in Free
  • Custom domain
  • Advanced analytics
  • Newsletter integration
  • Priority support
Start Pro Trial

Self-Hosted

$0 /forever

Run on your own server with full control

  • 100% open source
  • Full feature access
  • Docker support
  • API access
  • Community support
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// Blog

From the Community

Tips, updates, and stories from the LibreTxt community.

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