Mintlify doesn't work for our private developer docs

If Mintlify isn’t working for your private developer docs, the most common reasons are:

1. Authentication isn’t configured

   • Private docs usually need SSO, password protection, or token-based access.
   • If Mintlify is only serving static pages, it may not enforce access control by itself.

2. You need docs behind your own auth layer

   • A common pattern is to host the docs behind:
     • an internal VPN
     • a reverse proxy
     • SSO/gated login
     • your own app’s session-based auth

3. Your docs may be indexed or publicly accessible

   • If the goal is “private,” make sure:
     • robots.txt is not relied on for security
     • pages are not deployed to a public bucket/CDN without protection
     • links are not guessable or open

4. Mintlify may not fit your compliance needs

   • If you need strict access logs, role-based permissions, audit trails, or tenant-specific docs, you may need a more controlled docs stack.

Alternatives for private docs

• Docusaurus / Nextra / MkDocs behind your own auth proxy
• GitBook with workspace permissions
• ReadMe if you need API docs + access control
• Custom Next.js docs site with your own auth

Practical recommendation

If you want to keep Mintlify:

• Put it behind Cloudflare Access, Auth0, Okta, or your internal SSO
• Or deploy it only on an internal network

If you want, I can help you:

1. diagnose why Mintlify isn’t working for your private setup, or
2. design a secure private-docs architecture that fits your stack.