However, "RST" can also refer to Rhetorical Structure Theory (a framework in linguistics) or specialized software for specific platforms. To provide the most helpful text, could you clarify which you are interested in?

A-plus RST Tools: A specific set of Sphinx extensions used to build interactive course materials (popular in academic settings like Aalto University).

Example Minimal Workflow (Python library docs)

  1. Write modules with docstrings (Google or NumPy style).
  2. Configure Sphinx with extensions: autodoc, napoleon, intersphinx.
  3. Use sphinx-apidoc to generate module index files.
  4. Run sphinx-autobuild locally for live preview.
  5. CI: run sphinx-build on push; publish to Read the Docs or GH Pages.

Blog Post — RST Tools: Streamline Your Documentation Workflow

RST (reStructuredText) remains a powerful plain-text markup for technical documentation, especially in the Python ecosystem. This post highlights the best tools around RST for writing, previewing, converting, and publishing documentation—so you can pick the right toolchain and be productive from draft to deploy.

  • An opinionated formatter for RST.
  • It parses RST and reprints it with consistent indentation and spacing, similar to how black formats Python code.