Roq is billed as a powerful static site generator that combines the best features of tools like Jekyll and Hugo, but within the Java ecosystem.
It aims to provide a modern approach with Quarkus at its core, requiring zero configuration to get started —ideal for developers who want to jump right in, while still being flexible enough for advanced users to hook into Java for deeper customization.
This is free and open source software.
Features include:
- Built on Quarkus: Powered by the high-performance Quarkus framework, ensuring speed, reliability, and long-term support from one of the most active Java ecosystems.
- Lightweight and future-proof: Roq’s tiny core sits directly on top of Quarkus, with no custom runtime — making it exceptionally easy to maintain and virtually immune to bit-rot.
- Developer-friendly: Simple setup and workflow — write your content, add templates, and build.
- Qute templating engine: Uses Quarkus’s native, type-safe Qute templates for fast and expressive layouts.
- Markdown & AsciiDoc support: Perfect for blogs, technical docs, or mixed-format sites.
- Live reload & dev mode: Preview changes instantly while editing.
- Extensible architecture: Add features like image optimization, search, or sitemaps via extensions.
- Theme system: Cleanly separates content from presentation using reusable Maven module themes.
- Optimized for production: Generates ultra-fast, dependency-free static HTML deployable anywhere.
- Active and growing community: Already adopted by Java User Groups and developer sites.
- Built to last: By relying entirely on Quarkus — a project backed by Red Hat and the Java community — Roq is designed to stay relevant and maintained for the long run.
Website: github.com/quarkiverse/quarkus-roq
Support:
Developer: Andy Damevin, Matheus Cruz
License: Apache License 2.0
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