# nanoc
> Powerful and customizable static site generator written in Ruby

## Summary
Highly customizable Ruby-based static site generator with multi-format support

## Capabilities
- Generate static sites from multiple input formats
- Fine-grained control over the build process
- Support custom routing and filtering
- Incremental compilation for speed

## When to Use
- You need a highly customizable static site generator
- You prefer Ruby-based tools

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

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

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