Edit, preview and learn reStructuredText and Markdown in your browser. Snippets is a lightweight playground for writing and previewing Sphinx documentation directly in your browser. It supports both reStructuredText (.rst) and MyST Markdown, giving you an instant way to try syntax, test examples, or prototype documentation without installing anything locally.
The Snippets has started from the urge to quickly try, play and learn Sphinx reStructuredText and MyST Markdown syntax while developing the Documatt, our app for creating beautiful documentation, manual, help, or book. Snippets is deployed at https://snippets.documatt.com.
Edit reStructuredText or MyST Markdown
See the Sphinx-rendered output instantly
Runs fully in the browser → No installs, full privacy.
📟 Source code
Everything runs fully client-side thanks to WebAssembly (using Pyodide) and a bundled Sphinx build — no servers, no accounts, and no data leaving your machine. That means your experiments and drafts remain private by default. Snippets is especially useful for learning the syntax of Sphinx/MyST, teaching workshops, or quickly sharing examples with colleagues.
Whether you’re new to Sphinx or an experienced doc writer, Snippets provides a frictionless space to explore ideas. Open it in your browser, start typing, and see the rendered output update right away. It’s the fastest way to get hands-on with Sphinx docs.
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