eleventy ☆

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Description:
Simpler static site generator

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 3.1.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

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

Category: Developer tools

Tags: static-site-generator web-development javascript ssg documentation

Install: brew install eleventy

About:
Eleventy (11ty) is a simpler static site generator that aims to be a more flexible alternative to Jekyll. It processes templates from various languages like HTML, Markdown, and Nunjucks to produce fast, static HTML files. Its primary value is its zero-config setup and extensibility, making it ideal for developers who want full control over their markup without heavy framework dependencies.

Key Features:

Zero-config by default with flexible template engine support
Fast builds with incremental mode for development
No client-side JavaScript required for the generated output
Extensible via JavaScript configuration and plugins

Use Cases:

Building high-performance blogs and documentation sites
Migrating from dynamic CMSs to a secure static architecture
Creating personal portfolios or project landing pages

Alternatives:

Jekyll – Jekyll requires Ruby and has a more opinionated structure, while Eleventy uses JavaScript and offers more template flexibility.
Hugo – Hugo is written in Go and is significantly faster for massive sites, but Eleventy offers a gentler learning curve and more intuitive JavaScript customization.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 1, 2024 9:57pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	0193bdb3
Sep 12, 2024 6:08pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	d18610f4