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Eleventy (11ty)

A simpler, zero-config static site generator for Node.js that works with multiple template engines.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars16.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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PublishingStatic Site GeneratorJavascriptLiquid NunjucksZero Js OverheadWeb Standards
Overview

Why consider Eleventy (11ty)?

Eleventy (11ty) is a simple, zero-config static site generator written in JavaScript. Unlike heavy single-page app frameworks, Eleventy compiles HTML templates (Liquid, Nunjucks, Markdown, Handlebars, WebC) directly into lightweight static HTML files.

Guided learning

Learn Eleventy (11ty) by building

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

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Overview of Eleventy

Eleventy builds fast web pages that ship 0kb of client-side JavaScript by default, achieving perfect 100 Lighthouse performance scores.

Quickstart

bash
1npx @11ty/eleventy --serve

Eleventy is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Eleventy (11ty) FAQs

Eleventy (11ty) 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.

Eleventy (11ty) 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.

Eleventy (11ty) is listed as an alternative to Jekyll. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.