kewt – minimalist static site generator

kewt is a minimalist static site generator implemented using POSIX shell. It is designed to build simple static websites using only standard Unix utilities, avoiding external dependencies and complex build systems.

The project focuses on portability and transparency by relying on shell scripts and conventional filesystem layouts. Content is organised using directories and plain text files, which are processed by the generator to produce static HTML pages. This approach keeps the workflow straightforward and easy to understand while allowing users to inspect and modify how pages are generated.

By using common Unix tools that are available on most Linux systems, kewt keeps its runtime environment extremely lightweight. The generator is particularly suited to small websites, personal pages, and simple documentation sites where a minimal toolchain and clear structure are desirable.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

• Minimalist static site generator implemented with POSIX shell.
• Builds static HTML websites without requiring databases or application servers.
• Uses standard Unix utilities commonly available on Linux systems.
• Simple directory-based content organisation.
• Supports many embed types.
• Automatic CSS variable replacement for older browsers.
• Shell-based build process that is easy to inspect and modify. No dependencies.
• Suitable for small websites, personal pages, and lightweight documentation.
• Portable and compatible with many Unix-like environments.

Website: git.krzak.org/N0VA/kewt
Support:
Developer: N0VA
License: MIT License

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