Slamhaus is a lightweight static site generator. It converts Markdown and its extended Slamhaus syntax into fast, fully static HTML websites.
The software adds readable tags for layouts, buttons, forms, embeds, metadata, and WebAssembly-powered interactions while retaining a terminal-oriented workflow.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Converts Markdown, SMD, and Slam files into static HTML.
- Provides extended syntax for sections, columns, buttons, forms, and embeds.
- Supports reusable headers, footers, navigation bars, and other partials.
- Automatically rewrites internal source links to their generated HTML paths.
- Offers optional WebAssembly integration through Emscripten.
- Lets developers attach C++ logic to buttons and form elements.
- Includes lightweight themes that can be replaced or customised.
- Provides site-wide metadata and default SEO settings.
- Merges and embeds theme stylesheets in generated pages.
- Generates dependency-free static websites suitable for any web server.
- Offers precompiled binaries for Debian, Ubuntu, Arch Linux, and Windows.
- Includes scripts for running a local development server.
Website: github.com/bitboyb/Slamhaus
Support:
Developer: Syed Assad Abbas Bokhari
License: MIT License
Slamhaus is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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| Bake | Simple templated blog generator supporting custom feeds |
| violet | Deliberately minimal static site generator |
| Slamhaus | Converts Markdown and its extended Slamhaus syntax |
| The Great Site Generator | A very basic static site generator |
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