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+# GitBook Format Documentation
+
+> This documentation is for GitBook version **{{ book.version }}**
+
+GitBook is a command line tool (and Node.js library) for building beautiful books using GitHub/Git and Markdown (or AsciiDoc). Here is an example: [Learn Javascript](https://www.gitbook.com/book/GitBookIO/javascript). This documentation has been generated using GitBook.
+
+GitBook can output your content as a website ([customizable](themes.md) and [extensibles](plugins.md)) or as an ebook (PDF, ePub or Mobi).
+
+[GitBook.com](https://www.gitbook.com) is the online platform to create and host books built using the GitBook format. It offers hosting, collaboration features and an [easy-to-use editor](https://www.gitbook.com/editor).
+
+### Help and Support
+
+We're always happy to help out with your books or any other questions you might have. You can ask a question on the following contact form at [gitbook.com/contact](https://www.gitbook.com/contact) or signal an issue on [GitHub](https://github.com/GitbookIO/gitbook).
+
+### FAQ
+
+There are questions that are asked quite often, [check this out before creating an issue](faq.md).
+
+### Contribute to this documentation
+
+You can contribute to improve this documentation on [GitHub](https://github.com/GitbookIO/gitbook) by signaling issues or proposing changes.
+