> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mariadb.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/graphical-and-enhanced-clients/dbforge-documenter-for-mariadb-and-mysql.md).

# 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.

![](/files/fK7ZCD9qtZR23W8w6UIV)

## 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.

![compatibility](/files/r8quTge2YKGBWO9Jw98f)

## Database Structure

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

![database-structure](/files/AwsBElTvEJT3oz0yn6Tr)

## Customization of Document Management

Various style templates allowing for alteration of documentation layout.

![custom-features](/files/lpcmPwyTOoloW6HsLYnS)

## Document Formats

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

![formats](/files/gyqOkmO6JebFHAX3IhmK)

## 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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