Picosite is a minimalist static site generator. It converts Markdown files with YAML front matter into static HTML using Handlebars templates.
It includes a preview server with automatic rebuilding and can generate configurable PDF documents from the same source material.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Generates static HTML from Markdown files.
- Supports YAML front matter for page configuration.
- Uses Handlebars templates for page layouts.
- Supports reusable Mustache partials.
- Copies static assets to the output directory.
- Watches source files and automatically rebuilds content.
- Provides an HTTP preview server.
- Generates configurable PDF documents.
- Supports multi-page PDF output.
- Offers block and single-line shortcodes.
- Supports explicit page breaks in PDF output.
- Available as standalone executables for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/maks/picosite
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Developer: Maksim Lin
License: MIT License
Picosite is written in Dart. Learn Dart with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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| DocuDart | Static documentation generator |
| trellis_site | Combines Markdown content with Trellis templates |
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