blades ☆
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Description:
Blazing fast dead simple static site generator
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.6.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: static-site-generator rust markdown ssg web-development
Install: brew install blades
About:
Blades is a modern static site generator designed for speed and simplicity. It compiles Markdown and templates into static HTML with minimal configuration, leveraging Rust for exceptional performance. The tool prioritizes a straightforward developer experience, making it ideal for fast content iteration.
Key Features:
  • Blazing fast compilation speeds powered by Rust
  • Zero-config setup with sensible defaults
  • Live reload server for instant preview
  • Simple Markdown-based content authoring
Use Cases:
  • Building personal blogs and documentation sites
  • Creating fast, secure marketing landing pages
  • Hosting project sites on GitHub Pages or Netlify
Alternatives:
  • Hugo – Hugo is more mature with a vast ecosystem, while Blades focuses on extreme simplicity and raw speed.
  • Zola – Zola is a popular Rust-based SSG with more built-in features, whereas Blades aims for a smaller footprint.
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 7:11pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 14473bdb
Dec 21, 2024 8:50pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 311bd0fe
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