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CMinx vs StepShot
Both stand on documentation generators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan
CMinx turns structured CMake comments into documentation files for Sphinx and supports both command-line and CMake-build workflows. Its free Apache-2.0 project is focused specifically on CMake API documentation.
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StepShot provides an offline workflow for capturing, editing, and exporting step-based documents on macOS. Check the free plan’s export cap and the paid plan terms if you need longer exports, PDF, or branding.
Visit StepShotThe facts
| CMinx | StepShot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Pro: 269 CNY, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cmakepp.github.io | stepshot.app |
| On documentation generators | #24 of 37 | #28 of 37 |
CMinx: what it does well
- Generates Sphinx-compatible .rst files
- Processes CMake files or directories
- Recursive and exclusion options
- YAML and command-line settings
- CMake FetchContent integration
What to know first
- Requires specific block-comment syntax
- Generated output is reStructuredText
- No features beyond CMake documentation are listed
StepShot: what it does well
- Capture and editing work offline.
- Exports to PDF, Markdown, and HTML.
- Free plan allows unlimited capture and editing.
- Supports Apple Silicon and Intel.
What to know first
- Requires macOS 14 or later.
- Free exports are limited to the first 10 steps.
- Windows support remains in development.
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