Read the Docs is an automated documentation hosting platform that transforms source files from version control into published websites. It functions as a documentation pipeline that updates content automatically on every commit to keep technical manuals in sync with software releases.
The platform provides specialized hosting for static site documentation and integrates as a CI/CD pipeline for documentation workflows. It utilizes a webhook-driven build system to trigger documentation rebuilds automatically by listening for push events from remote version control systems.
The service supports multiple documentation tools and formats, including the processing and rendering of documentation created with the Sphinx toolset. It handles documentation version management by pulling and organizing multiple versions of project manuals directly from remote repositories.