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Get Started with Metanorma

1. Install Metanorma

The fastest way to get started is with Docker:

docker pull metanorma/metanorma

For native installation and other options, see the Installation Guide.

2. Write your first document

Create a file called my-standard.adoc:

= My First Standard
Author Name

== Introduction

This is my first Metanorma document.

== Scope

This document covers ...

3. Compile

Compile to HTML and PDF:

metanorma compile -t iso -x html,pdf my-standard.adoc

This produces my-standard.html and my-standard.pdf.

4. Choose your flavor

The -t flag selects the target standards organization (the “flavor”). Common flavors include:

  • iso — ISO standards
  • iec — IEC standards
  • ietf — IETF RFCs and Internet-Drafts
  • ieee — IEEE standards
  • ogc — Open Geospatial Consortium

See the flavors page for the complete list.

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