mkws is a simple static site generator using sh as a templating language.
mkws uses *.upphtml files as templates which are processed via pp, a preprocessor that allows embedding sh code in files of any type by nesting it inside the #!\n token, where \n is a new line.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Small Just ~30 lines of sh and ~400 lines of C.
- Powerful Uses sh code as a templating language.
- ️Extensible Can use any UNIX utility in its templates.
- Zero Config Script your static site generator instead of configuring it.
- No package manager Just download and start hacking.
- Optional JS Add JS to your project only if you prefer.
Website: mkws.sh
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Developer: dASrian Emil Grigor
License: ISC License
mkws is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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