@jamesmh/statica v1.0.0
Ever wish you could simply write some markdown files and convert them into web pages for your zero-fuss static site?
Introducing Statica - a dead simple zero config static site builder for people who don't need all that fancy "stuff".
It's perfect for static sites when you simply want to write content in markdown and easily convert them to web pages!
Install
npm install -g statica
Usage
Create The Template File
First, you need a template that represents the "outer shell" of your HTML site.
Create a file _template.html in the root of your site's folder.
Next, just put whatever HTML you want into it!
Injecting Content
Specify where content will be injected (from your markdown files) by adding the following to your template file:
<!--@Content()-->
The outer HTML might look like:
<body>
<h1>This is my header</h1>
<!--@Content()-->
<footer>
This is my footer
</footer>
</body>Writing Content
Write your markdown files (with an extension .md) anywhere you like. When compiled, each markdown file will be converted into an HTML file.
All other non-markdown files (HTML, JS, CSS, images, etc.) will be copied into ./www for you too.
For example, your site layout might look like:
After generating the site, the compiled layout will be (inside ./www):
Build It!
When installed as a global npm tool, open a terminal from the root of your site then run statica.
The compiled web site will be copied to a www folder.
Q&A
Can I add plain HTML files?
Yes! Statica will copy them over to the www folder for you when building. This might be useful for one-off pages that do differ quite a bit from your overall template.
Where do I put my site's assets (JS, CSS, etc.)?
Anywhere you want - except directly in the www folder since this is generated for you.
Can I Use NPM Modules On My Site?
Sure! Statica will ignore your node_modules folder when building your site. Just make sure your compiled files (via webpack, etc.) are being referenced in your HTML pages.
My Assets (JS, CSS) aren't working in my compiled site?
Are you using relative paths?