docletpath
The docletpath is an important option for the JavaDoc tool. It specifies the location of custom doclets or tag handlers that extend the functionality of JavaDoc. Doclets are programs written in Java that can alter the way JavaDoc generates documentation from source code. For example, a custom doclet might be used to produce documentation in a different format, such as XML or a custom HTML template, or to include additional information not normally captured by the standard JavaDoc process.
When you want to use a custom doclet, you need to tell JavaDoc where to find its
If you are using a standard JavaDoc doclet, you do not need to specify the docletpath. JavaDoc