Features
Multiple Input Sources
Convert from Google Docs or Markdown files with full formatting support
Multiple Output Formats
Export to HTML, Markdown, or self-contained offline bundles
Native Performance
GraalVM native image for instant startup and low memory usage
Live Preview Server
Built-in web server for real-time preview during development
Cross-Platform
Available for Linux (x64, ARM64) and macOS (ARM64)
Zero Configuration
Works out of the box with sensible defaults
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Quick Start
Create Source File
Write your content in Markdown or structure a Google Doc following the required templates. Refer to the Markdown Format Guide or Google Docs Format Guide to set up frontmatter, step headers, and info boxes.
Export from Markdown
Create a codelab from a Markdown file:
klaat-snapshot export my-tutorial.md -o output -f htmlExport from Google Docs
Convert a Google Doc to a codelab (requires one-time authentication):
klaat-snapshot export https://docs.google.com/document/d/YOUR_DOC_ID -o output -f htmlPreview Locally
Start a local server to preview your codelabs:
klaat-snapshot serve -dir output -addr localhost:9090Open http://localhost:9090 in your browser
Create Source File
Write your content in Markdown or structure a Google Doc following the required templates. Refer to the Markdown Format Guide or Google Docs Format Guide to set up frontmatter, step headers, and info boxes.
Export from Markdown
Create a codelab from a Markdown file:
klaat export my-tutorial.md -o output -f htmlExport from Google Docs
Convert a Google Doc to a codelab (requires one-time authentication):
klaat export https://docs.google.com/document/d/YOUR_DOC_ID -o output -f htmlPreview Locally
Start a local server to preview your codelabs:
klaat serve -dir output -addr localhost:9090Open http://localhost:9090 in your browser
About
Klaat is a Kotlin reimagining of Google's claat tool. It provides the same functionality with improved performance through GraalVM native compilation, making it faster to start and more memory-efficient.
Why Klaat?
- Fast - Native binary with instant startup
- Lightweight - No JVM required, minimal dependencies
- Modern - Built with Kotlin, leveraging modern JVM features
- Compatible - Works with existing claat content and formats
Built With
- Kotlin - Modern JVM language
- GraalVM Native Image - Ahead-of-time compilation to native code
- Google Docs API - For importing from Google Docs
- Flexmark - Markdown parsing and rendering
Support & Feedback
For questions, bug reports, or feature requests, please contact: