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Pelican

Static site generator that requires no database or server-side logic, written in Python.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars12.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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PublishingRestructuredtextJinja2Markdown BlogStatic HtmlPython Ssg
Overview

Why consider Pelican?

Pelican is a classic static site generator written in Python. It parses Markdown and reStructuredText articles into clean static HTML, supporting Jinja2 templating, RSS/Atom feeds, multilingual content, and extensive community plugin extensions.

Guided learning

Learn Pelican by building

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

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Overview of Pelican

Pelican produces static Python blogs with zero database security vulnerabilities or recurring hosting costs.

Quickstart

bash
1pip install "pelican[markdown]"
2pelican-quickstart
3pelican content

Pelican is licensed under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license.

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Pelican FAQs

Pelican 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.

Pelican is listed under the AGPL-3.0 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.

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