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GitBook Integration

Import documentation from your GitBook spaces to train your SiteGPT chatbot. Perfect for teams using GitBook for product documentation, API references, and user guides.

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Prerequisites

  • A GitBook account with at least one published space
  • Read access to the spaces you want to import
  • Owner or Editor permissions on the SiteGPT chatbot

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Connecting GitBook

1

Navigate to Training

Go to your chatbot dashboard and click the Training tab
2

Add Data Source

Click Add Data Source and select GitBook
3

Authenticate

Click Connect GitBook and sign in with your GitBook credentials. Grant SiteGPT permission to read your documentation.
4

Select Content

Browse your GitBook organization and select:
  • Entire spaces
  • Specific pages or sections
  • Multiple spaces from the same organization
5

Start Training

Click Import Selected to begin training. SiteGPT will process each page and add the content to your chatbot’s knowledge base.

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What Gets Imported

Content TypeIncluded
Page text✅
Headings & structure✅
Code blocks✅
Tables✅
API references✅
Embedded files✅
Images❌ (alt text only)
GitBook’s content blocks (hints, tabs, cards) are converted to plain text while preserving their content.

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Best Practices

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Organize for Import

Structure your GitBook documentation with clear sections:
  • Getting Started: Onboarding and setup guides
  • Features: Product capabilities explained
  • API Reference: Technical documentation
  • FAQ: Common questions and answers

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Keep Content Current

  • Re-import after updates: Sync your GitBook content after publishing changes
  • Version control: If using GitBook’s Git sync, ensure main branch is up to date
  • Clean up drafts: Only published content is imported

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What to Include

  • Product documentation
  • User guides and tutorials
  • API documentation
  • FAQ sections
  • Troubleshooting guides
  • Internal-only documentation
  • Changelog or release notes (unless relevant to support)
  • Very technical API specs (may confuse general queries)

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Troubleshooting

  • Verify the space is published (not draft-only)
  • Check that you have read access to the space
  • Ensure the space is part of an organization you’re connected to
  • Try importing fewer pages at once
  • Check for pages with very large embedded content
  • Verify your GitBook connection is still valid
  • Complex GitBook blocks are simplified to text
  • Interactive elements (tabs, accordions) show all content
  • Embedded third-party content may not import

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GitBook Alternatives

If you can’t connect directly to GitBook, you can also:
  • Export as PDF: Download your GitBook as PDF and upload to SiteGPT
  • Use public URL: If your GitBook is public, add it as a website data source
  • Markdown export: Export pages as markdown and upload