# Metalsmith
> Plugin-based static site generator written in JavaScript

## Summary
Simple, plugin-driven static site generator where everything is a plugin

## Capabilities
- Generate static sites with a plugin pipeline
- Chain plugins for custom build processes
- Extend with JavaScript plugins

## When to Use
- You want a highly customizable static site generator
- You prefer a plugin-based architecture

## When NOT to Use
- You need speed (use Hugo instead)

## Related Tools
- [hugo](/tools/hugo) (complementary)
- [nanoc](/tools/nanoc) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/metalsmith
