# dbForge Documenter

[**dbForge Documenter**](https://www.devart.com/dbforge/mysql/documenter/) is a useful tool for the MariaDB database that allows for the automatic generation of database documentation in such formats as HTML, PDF, and Markdown. Users can adjust the created documentation with a great variety of options.

Features are described in the following.

## Searchable MariaDB & MySQL Documentation

Search as you type. View the highlighted matching text after entering the name of a required object in the search field.

![](https://2988006611-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSsmexDFPv2xG2OTyO5yV%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ec69821752b35ff713fabced0653cc400bef8846%2Fdoc-search.png?alt=media)

## Compatibility Options

Various cloud services: Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, Google Cloud, Oracle MySQL Cloud, Alibaba Cloud,

Security connections: Secure Socket Layer (SSL), Secure Shell (SSH), HTTP Tunneling, PAM Percona.

![compatiblity](https://2988006611-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSsmexDFPv2xG2OTyO5yV%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e65339ad0ea3d82762eb934ea6631922781c414a%2Fcompatiblity.png?alt=media)

## Database Structure

Detailed MariaDB database information, such as types, details, and properties of the objects, inter-object dependencies, and DDL codes.

![database-structure](https://2988006611-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSsmexDFPv2xG2OTyO5yV%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2b5dfb70518db31074bf9e4e821b89523d0e355d%2Fdatabase-structure.png?alt=media)

## Customization of Document Management

Various style templates allowing for alteration of documentation layout.

![custom-features](https://2988006611-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSsmexDFPv2xG2OTyO5yV%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-41707fd6f4794235302cf5f4831ecb8e4e92872e%2Fcustom-features.png?alt=media)

## Document Formats

* HTML and PDF (searchable formats).
* Markdown.

![formats](https://2988006611-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSsmexDFPv2xG2OTyO5yV%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c3cc5421e64d8881517314bd1026a1b4967cfefe%2Fformats.png?alt=media)

## Extended Properties Support

Edit or add an object description.

Download a free 30-day trial of dbForge Documenter for MariaDB and MySQL [here](https://www.devart.com/dbforge/mysql/documenter/download.html).

[Documentation](https://docs.devart.com/documenter-for-mysql/) is available, too.

| Version                 | Introduced                                                                                                                                                             |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| dbForge Documenter 10.1 | Support for the rds-ca-rsa2048-g1 SSL/TLS certificate for connecting to MariaDB servers on AWS and enhanced cloud compatibility features, new automation capabilities. |
| dbForge Documenter 10.0 | Support for MariaDB 11.4. Added support for temporal tables in MariaDB.                                                                                                |
| dbForge Documenter 2.2  | Support for MariaDB 11.3.                                                                                                                                              |
| dbForge Documenter 2.1  | Support for MariaDB 10.9 and 10.10.                                                                                                                                    |
| dbForge Documenter 2.0  | Connectivity support for MariaDB 10.5.                                                                                                                                 |

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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://mariadb.com/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/graphical-and-enhanced-clients/dbforge-documenter-for-mariadb-and-mysql.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.