# MkDocs Quickstart > A concise recipe for setting up a MkDocs docs site on Github Pages [![Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/MichaelCurrin/mkdocs-quickstart?style=social)](https://github.com/MichaelCurrin/mkdocs-quickstart) Use the MkDocs (make docs) tool to create build a docs site around markdown docs. Add to an existing project or create a project from scratch. ## Features > How to use this project - **Tutorial** - Covering installation, setting up and configuring project, running it locally and deploying it. - **Template repo** - Click *Use this Template* on Github. - **Live demo** - Hosted on Github Pages. The aim here is not be complete or explain all concepts. It is to provide a reference for common steps and choices needed when setting up a docs site, but still at a beginner-friendly level. This guide is based on the [mkdocs.org](https://www.mkdocs.org/) tutorial.