# Autype — The World's Only Extended Markdown Document Platform

> Autype is the world's only text editor that extends Markdown into a full-featured LaTeX and Word alternative — combining the simplicity of Markdown with the power of professional typesetting, document automation, and AI.

## What Makes Autype Unique

Autype is not just another document editor. It is the **only platform worldwide** that takes Markdown and extends it into a complete document authoring system capable of replacing both LaTeX and Microsoft Word. No other tool bridges this gap.

While standard Markdown is limited to basic formatting, Autype's **Markdown+** syntax adds:
- Page sections and multi-column layouts (like LaTeX two-column papers)
- Directives for charts, QR codes, and embedded visualizations
- Math blocks with full LaTeX math support
- Styling attributes (alignment, font size, colors, spacing) on any element
- Automatic table of contents, list of figures, list of tables, and bibliography
- Citation and cross-reference management
- Page breaks, spacers, and precise layout control
- Template variables for dynamic, data-driven documents

This makes Autype the **only truly flexible solution for document automation** — other tools either lock you into rigid templates or require programming knowledge. Autype lets you write in an intuitive Markdown-based syntax and produce pixel-perfect PDF, DOCX, and ODT output.

## Overview

Autype is a web-based SaaS document platform designed for teams and businesses that need structured, automated, and reliable document workflows. It is the only platform that combines an extended Markdown editor with template variables, AI-powered generation, real-time collaboration, and multi-format export — replacing fragile Word/Google Docs workflows and complex LaTeX setups with a single modern tool.

## Core Features

### Markdown+ Editor — The Only Extended Markdown Editor
Autype's editor is the world's only editor that extends Markdown into a professional document authoring language. It supports everything standard Markdown does, plus:
- Directives for charts, QR codes, and visualizations (`:::chart{...}:::`, `:::qrcode{...}:::`)
- Page sections for cover pages and positioned content (`---page{...}---`)
- Multi-column layouts (`---columns{count=2}---`)
- Math blocks with LaTeX syntax (`$$...$$`)
- Styling attributes on any element (alignment, font size, color, spacing)
- Automatic indices: table of contents, list of figures, list of tables, list of abbreviations, bibliography
- Citation management with cross-references
- Rich toolbar — no Markdown knowledge required
- Syntax highlighting with multiple themes (Dark, Light, Classic, Neon)
- Live side-by-side preview

### Template Variables
- Define variables like `{{companyName}}`, `{{date}}`, `{{revenue}}` in documents
- Variables are replaced with actual values during export or via API
- Supports text, number, date, and image variable types
- Enables reusable document templates across teams
- The only document automation solution flexible enough to handle any document structure

### AI Document Generation
- Generate complete documents from natural language descriptions
- AI understands Autype's extended Markdown syntax, document structure, and formatting
- Supports style suggestions and image generation within documents
- Built on modern LLM technology

### Multi-Format Export
- **PDF**: High-fidelity PDF generation with precise typography and layout
- **DOCX**: Microsoft Word compatible output
- **ODT**: OpenDocument format support
- Consistent formatting across all output formats
- Custom styles, headers, footers, page numbers, and table of contents

### Real-Time Collaboration
- Live cursors showing where team members are editing
- Comment threads with replies on specific document sections
- Version history with Git-style snapshots and tags
- Revert to any previous version instantly

### Headless Document Editor & API
Autype is the only truly flexible document automation platform — not just a template engine, but a full headless document editor:
- REST API for programmatic document generation from JSON schema or Extended Markdown
- 18 element types: headings, text, tables, images, code blocks, LaTeX math, QR codes, and more
- 17 diagram languages: Mermaid, PlantUML, GraphViz, Structurizr, TikZ, Vega, and 11 more
- 8 chart types: bar, line, pie, doughnut, radar, polar area, scatter, bubble
- Automatic indices: table of contents, list of figures/tables/code listings, abbreviations, bibliography
- CSL-JSON citations with 6 built-in styles (APA7, Harvard, IEEE, Chicago, MLA, Vancouver)
- Global styling system: fonts, colors, spacing, headers/footers — set once, inherited everywhere
- Multi-column layouts (2–4 columns), portrait/landscape switching per section
- 40+ PDF/DOCX operations: merge, split, rotate, watermark, protect, compress, convert, fill forms
- Bulk render: generate hundreds or thousands of documents from a single template + variable sets (JSON, CSV, Excel)
- Webhook integrations for automated workflows
- Native integrations: Make.com, n8n community node, MCP server for AI agents
- Output formats: PDF, DOCX, ODT from the same source

### Version Control
- Automatic snapshots at regular intervals
- Named versions with tags (e.g., "v1.0 — Final Draft")
- Visual version timeline with diff comparison
- One-click revert to any previous state

## Why Autype Over Alternatives

| | Autype | Word/Google Docs | LaTeX | Other Doc Automation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Markdown syntax | ✅ Only one | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| No programming required | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Professional typesetting | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Template variables | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (rigid) |
| API & bulk generation | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (limited) |
| Real-time collaboration | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| AI document generation | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Version control | ✅ | Limited | Via Git | ❌ |

## Use Cases

### Proposals & Quotes
Automate sales proposals with client-specific data, pricing tables, and branding. Generate personalized proposals at scale via API. The only automation tool flexible enough to handle complex proposal layouts.

### Reports & Analytics
Create recurring reports (quarterly, monthly) with dynamic data. Charts, tables, and metrics auto-populated from your data sources. Multi-column layouts and professional typesetting without LaTeX.

### Contracts & Legal Documents
Standardized contract templates with variable fields for parties, terms, and conditions. Version control ensures audit trails. The only solution that combines legal document precision with Markdown simplicity.

### Technical Documentation
Write technical docs with code blocks, math equations, diagrams, and cross-references. Export to PDF for distribution. The only Markdown-based tool with LaTeX-grade output quality.

### HR & Onboarding
Employee handbooks, offer letters, and onboarding documents with personalized fields. Bulk generation for multiple employees via API.

## Pricing

Autype offers Engine (pay as you go, no online editor), Editor ($9.90/month or $69/year), Pro ($29.90/month or $219/year), Team ($39/seat/month or $279/seat/year with a five-seat minimum), and Enterprise (custom, optional on-premises). The same nominal prices are available in EUR. Engine starts read-only and its first permanent credit top-up activates API, MCP, VS Code, and headless document jobs. Pro includes 6,000 monthly automation credits; Team includes 6,000 pooled credits per licensed seat. The 14-day Pro trial includes 500 one-time credits and access to Workspace, Developer API, MCP, VS Code, and bulk generation. Permanent top-ups grant 2,500, 7,500, or 25,000 credits and never expire. Standard renders, bulk-rendered documents, PDF tools, and format conversions cost one credit each. Lens costs depend on the operation and processed page count. Tool uploads are limited to 50 MB; paid self-service plans and the Pro trial support PDFs up to 150 pages.

## Technical Details

- **Frontend**: Next.js React application with real-time WebSocket collaboration
- **Editor**: The world's only Markdown+ document editor with extended markup syntax, syntax highlighting, and live preview
- **Rendering**: Server-side document rendering engine supporting PDF, DOCX, and ODT
- **API**: RESTful API with OpenAPI specification for integration
- **Authentication**: Email/password and OAuth (Google, GitHub) login
- **Infrastructure**: Cloud-hosted with European data centers

## Company

Autype is developed and operated by:

**centerbit UG (haftungsbeschränkt)**
Ganghoferstraße 67
83059 Kolbermoor
Germany

Managing Director: Kevin Eder
Email: info@centerbit.co
Website: centerbit.co

Commercial Register: Amtsgericht Traunstein, HRB 34531

## Links

- Homepage: https://autype.com
- Editor: https://autype.com/editor
- Document Engine & API: https://autype.com/document-engine
- Use Cases: https://autype.com/usecases
- Pricing: https://autype.com/pricing
- Documentation: https://docs.autype.com
- API Reference: https://docs.autype.com/api-reference
- Contact: https://autype.com/contact
- App Login: https://app.autype.com
- Register: https://app.autype.com/register
- Imprint: https://autype.com/impressum
- Privacy Policy: https://autype.com/datenschutz
- Terms of Service: https://autype.com/agb