Metalsmith is an extremely simple, pluggable static site generator.
Metalsmith works in three simple steps: (1) Read all the files in a source directory. (2) Invoke a series of plugins that manipulate the files. (3) Write the results to a destination directory.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Works with all the tools and data formats you already know and use: NodeJS, npm, markdown, json, yaml and the templating language of your choice.
- Translates a directory tree to plain JavaScript objects that you can manipulate effortlessly with your selection of plugins.
- Pluggable.
- Generate anything from a static site, to a scaffolder, backup, command-line, or deploy tool. Configuration over code or code over configuration: Metalsmith supports both.
Website: metalsmith.io
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: webketje
License: MIT License
Metalsmith is written in JavaScript. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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