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Metalsmith is an open-source, pluggable static site generator for Node.js. It transforms directory trees into JavaScript objects that plugins can manipulate for websites, blogs, scaffolds, backups, and deployment tools.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceCLISelf-hosted
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Building static websites, project scaffolds, and content pipelines without being locked into a specific framework.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Node.js developers and static-site authors

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: indicated (inferred, not tested) · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: API, CLI · deployment: cli, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: metalsmith.io. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Metalsmith sits in PulseGate's Frameworks & SDKs category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on building static websites, project scaffolds, and content pipelines without being locked into a specific framework. Inferred · not functionally tested: Metalsmith is an open-source project aimed at node.js developers and static-site authors. Basis unknown · not verified: Metalsmith is open source under the Open Source license. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by Metalsmith contributors. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include static site generation, project scaffolding, and plugin system.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Static site generation
  • Project scaffolding
  • Plugin system
  • Markdown support
  • JSON and YAML support
  • Template engine support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
static-site-generatornodejsproject-scaffoldingplugin-architecture

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Hosting
Netlify
Runs on
CLISelf-hosted
Detected from
Netlify
x-nf-request-id header

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tier

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 20:23 UTC
    Metalsmith seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about Metalsmith

What does Metalsmith do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Metalsmith focuses on building static websites, project scaffolds, and content pipelines without being locked into a specific framework. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.
Who is Metalsmith for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Metalsmith is an open-source project built for node.js developers and static-site authors.
Is Metalsmith free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Metalsmith is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Metalsmith run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Metalsmith runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Metalsmith still active?
Unverified. Metalsmith has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to Metalsmith?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include async-matrix-bridge, loyaltydog-mcp, and Page Json.async-matrix-bridgeloyaltydog-mcpPage Json
Who makes Metalsmith?
Metalsmith is developed by Metalsmith contributors.
Is Metalsmith open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Metalsmith is open source under the Open Source license.

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