Sublime Text plugin for quick documentation lookup using Dash, Zeal, or Velocity.
DashDoc is a Sublime Text plugin that integrates documentation browsers like Dash, Zeal, and Velocity. It enables developers to quickly look up API documentation for the word under the cursor or selected text without switching applications, directly within the editor.
Developers using Sublime Text who frequently consult API documentation and want a faster, integrated lookup experience.
It saves time by eliminating context switching, offers syntax-aware docset mapping for accurate results, and works cross-platform with popular documentation browsers.
Dash integration for Sublime Text
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Enables instant search for the word under cursor or selected text with a hotkey, minimizing workflow interruptions as highlighted in the usage section.
Automatically maps Sublime Text syntax to relevant docsets (e.g., Python buffers search Python docs), ensuring accurate documentation access without manual input.
Supports defining docsets per syntax with project-level overrides, demonstrated by the extensive default mapping and .sublime-project file examples in the README.
Works with Dash on macOS, Zeal on Linux, and Zeal or Velocity on Windows, catering to diverse developer setups as stated in the description.
The README explicitly notes that DashDoc no longer comes with a default hotkey, requiring manual key binding configuration which can hinder immediate use.
Depends on xdg-utils on Linux and external documentation browsers like Dash or Zeal, adding setup steps and potential compatibility headaches.
Only integrates with specific tools (Dash, Zeal, Velocity), excluding users of other documentation systems or those preferring integrated online searches.