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Metalsmith

Plugin-based static site generator written in JavaScript

Development linuxmacoswindows JavaScript MIT

Description

Metalsmith is an extremely simple, plugin-based static site generator. All functionality is provided by plugins that can be combined and chained, written and extendable in JavaScript.

AI 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

Use When

  • You want a highly customizable static site generator
  • You prefer a plugin-based architecture

Avoid When

  • x You need speed (use Hugo instead)

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