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DocPad

Dynamic static site generator with full JavaScript templating and content preprocessors.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars2.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Dynamic Static SitePluggable DocpadDeveloper ToolsJavascript PreprocessorBevry Docpad
Overview

Why consider DocPad?

DocPad is an open-source, dynamic static site generator written in JavaScript by Benjamin Lupton (Bevry). DocPad supports mixing arbitrary templating engines (Markdown, Eco, CoffeeKup, Stylus) on the same page, allowing developers to craft custom preprocessor pipelines.

Guided learning

Learn DocPad by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of DocPad

DocPad evaluates multiple template languages sequentially on individual document files.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install -g docpad
2docpad run

DocPad is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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DocPad FAQs

DocPad is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

DocPad is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

DocPad is listed as an alternative to Metalsmith. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.