How I Started Building Dokly (a Mintlify Alternative) on Nights and Weekends

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Learn how to build a Mintlify alternative on a tight budget and limited time by following the author's journey of building Dokly on nights and weekends

intermediate Published 28 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Identify a costly tool that can be replaced with a custom solution
  2. Assess your available time and resources to determine the feasibility of building a custom solution
  3. Choose a programming language and framework to build your custom solution
  4. Design and implement the core features of your custom solution
  5. Test and iterate on your custom solution to ensure it meets your needs
Who Needs to Know This

Solo developers or small teams with limited budgets can benefit from this story, as it shows how to build a useful tool with limited resources

Key Insight

💡 With limited resources, it's possible to build a custom solution to replace a costly tool, but it requires careful planning and time management

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