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Generate table of contents

AI creates clickable table of contents from your document headings.

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Paste your document with headings... # Introduction ## Getting Started ## Installation # Usage ## Basic Usage ## Advanced Features
Generate TOC

Generate table of contents

River's Table of Contents Generator creates formatted TOCs from document headings. Parses heading structure and generates clickable navigation. Perfect for long technical documents, README files, and documentation sites.

Unlike manual TOC maintenance, we auto-generate from headings. The AI understands document structure, creates proper nesting, and formats links correctly.

This tool is perfect for documentation writers, README maintainers, technical authors, and anyone creating long documents needing navigation.

Making Documents Navigable

Long documents need tables of contents for usability. TOCs let readers jump to relevant sections quickly. Always include TOC for documents over 1000 words or with multiple major sections.

What You Get

Complete table of contents

Proper heading hierarchy

Clickable anchor links

Markdown or HTML format

Ready to add at document top

How It Works

  1. 1
    Paste documentCopy document with headings
  2. 2
    AI generates TOCCreates structured TOC in under 1 minute
  3. 3
    Add to documentPaste TOC at top for navigation

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work with markdown headings?

Yes. Recognizes markdown (#, ##, ###) and HTML headings (<h1>, <h2>, <h3>). Generates appropriate TOC format for your document type.

Are the links clickable?

Yes. Generates proper anchor links that work in markdown viewers, GitHub, documentation sites, and web browsers. Links jump to corresponding sections.

What if my document structure changes?

Regenerate TOC when adding or removing sections. Some documentation tools auto-generate TOCs. For manual docs, regenerate whenever structure changes significantly.

What is River?

River is an AI-powered document editor that helps you write better, faster. With intelligent writing assistance, real-time collaboration, and powerful AI tools, River transforms how professionals create content.

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