cobalt ☆

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Description:
Static site generator written in Rust

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.20.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @cobalt_org | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: static-site-generator rust markdown blog documentation

Install: brew install cobalt

About:
Cobalt is a static site generator written in Rust, designed for speed and simplicity. It allows developers to build fast, secure websites from Markdown and templates without the overhead of dynamic databases. The tool is ideal for blogs, documentation sites, and personal portfolios.

Key Features:

Blazing fast build times powered by Rust
Supports Liquid templating engine
Handles Markdown content with front-matter
Built-in support for syntax highlighting
Zero-config deployment

Use Cases:

Creating personal blogs and documentation sites
Generating project landing pages
Building lightweight portfolios

Alternatives:

Jekyll – Jekyll is Ruby-based and requires a Ruby environment, whereas Cobalt is a single Rust binary with no runtime dependencies.
Zola – Zola is another Rust-based SSG with more built-in features, while Cobalt focuses on minimalism and speed.

License: Apache-2.0 OR MIT

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 1, 2025 8:38pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	838bf482