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We’ll take care of the technical details, so you can focus on what really matters—your strategy and vision.

Are you overwhelmed by technical details that take time away from your core work? Struggling with DITA-OT should never stand in the way of your deliverables and business goals.

You know the value of your DITA content. But turning it into a clean website, polished PDF, or interactive presentation? That takes more than time—it takes expertise.

That’s where we come in. Our plugins handle the technical complexity, so your DITA output looks professional without you needing to master XSLT, XSL-FO, or CSS.

Complexity of the DITA-OT processor

DITA-OT is a powerful but complex system, and understanding its architecture can be daunting. You need to know the DITA standard, understand DITA-OT, and have the relevant programming skills.

Customization Challenges

Many organizations need custom output formats or specific functionality, which can be difficult to achieve without deep knowledge of the DITA-OT framework and the associated systems.

DITA is not DITA-OT

Often conflated, but DITA is the architecture framework and DITA-OT is a processing tool. DITA-OT is a niche skillset within a niche. Finding experts can be a challenge.

Compatibility and Maintenance

Ensuring that your custom plugins remain compatible with future versions of DITA-OT is a common worry. DITA-OT updates could break custom plugins, requiring ongoing maintenance to keep everything functioning correctly.

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Your content deserves to be seen at its best, and we’ll make sure it happens.

DITA Open Toolkit

We provide complete DITA-OT plugin and stylesheet support, from custom development and refactoring to version upgrades and ongoing maintenance.

DITA-OT supports XML, Markdown, and Lightweight DITA as input formats. With some customization, it can also handle formats like AsciiDoc and reStructuredText (rST). These inputs can be transformed into:

  • HTML5
  • PDF
  • Markdown
  • Normalized DITA
  • JSON
  • Reveal.js
  • Custom application
  • So much more
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Why choose Intuitive Stack

When it comes to DITA output, many find themselves stuck between tight deadlines and complex technical requirements.

Imagine working with people directly involved with the DITA-OT project or the DITA standard to create your DITA-OT plugins.
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Define your output goals and vision.

You get our deep technical knowledge of XSLT, XSL-FO, and CSS, so you don’t need to invest time or effort into mastering these technologies.

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Build plugins that align with your brand and content strategy.

Every solution is custom-built to meet your specific output needs, whether it’s for PDFs, websites, or more.

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Test, iterate, and perfect your layouts for consistency and impact.

Our team has successfully delivered a range of DITA output formats—everything from basic layouts to complex, branded designs—so you can trust us to deliver results.

Our simple process for every project

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1

Reach out to schedule a free call to talk about your challenges.

Discovery call
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You talk. We listen. You tell us in your words about your concerns.

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We regroup to share our insight into your problem and offer a tailored plan.

Project results
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Let’s execute the plan together.

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