Generate table of contents
AI creates clickable table of contents from your document headings.
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
- 1Paste documentCopy document with headings
- 2AI generates TOCCreates structured TOC in under 1 minute
- 3Add 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?
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