diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 9d058a56..82249b3c 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -119,6 +119,19 @@ The project uses a documentation system that combines static headers with dynami
 3. **Generated docs** are created in `pkg/yqlib/doc/*.md` by concatenating headers with test-generated content
 4. **Documentation is synced** to the gitbook branch for the website
 
+### Previewing documentation locally
+
+```bash
+uv venv
+source .venv/bin/activate
+uv pip install mkdocs-material
+deactivate
+source .venv/bin/activate
+cp -r pkg/yqlib/doc/ mkdocs
+mkdocs build
+mkdocs serve
+```
+
 ### Updating Operator Documentation
 
 #### For Test-Generated Documentation
@@ -151,6 +164,7 @@ For documentation not in the master branch:
 
 ### Documentation Best Practices
 
+
 - **Write clear, concise examples** in test scenarios
 - **Use meaningful variable names** in examples
 - **Include edge cases** and error conditions
@@ -226,4 +240,4 @@ Note: PRs with small changes (e.g. minor typos) may not be merged (see https://j
 - **Check existing issues**: Search GitHub issues for similar problems
 - **Create an issue**: If you can't find a solution, create a detailed issue
 - **Ask questions**: Use GitHub Discussions for general questions
-- **Join the community**: Check the project's community channels
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+- **Join the community**: Check the project's community channels