Detect mdBook

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mdBook is a utility to create modern online books from Markdown files.

Detection looks at inline scripts across 1 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.

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Websites using mdBook

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Signal classes

PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying mdBook. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

  • Inline scripts
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Example public indicators for mdBook

Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for mdBook. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

  • localStorage.getItem'mdbook-sidebartheme'
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What a detection means

Establishes
One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known mdBook signature (1 rules) at the time of the scan.
Does not establish
A sitewide install of mdBook, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that mdBook is still in place today.
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How to check a site for mdBook

  1. 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest mdBook signals.
  2. 2. PluginView reads only public responses (inline scripts) and scores them against the mdBook signature set (1 rules).
  3. 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for mdBook on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting mdBook

Can PluginView detect mdBook without logging in?
Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for mdBook — typically inline scripts. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
What category is mdBook?
mdBook is classified under Documentation in the PluginView directory.
How many fingerprint rules cover mdBook?
This reference currently tracks 1 fingerprint rule across inline scripts. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
What public signals suggest a site uses mdBook?
Illustrative public indicators for mdBook include localStorage.getItem'mdbook-sidebartheme'. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

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