gostatic ☆
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Description:
Fast static site generator
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: static-site-generator go markdown blog ssg
Install: brew install gostatic
About:
Gostatic is a fast and lightweight static site generator written in Go. It processes Markdown and HTML files to generate a complete website with features like pagination, tag support, and custom sorting. Its main value proposition is speed and simplicity, making it ideal for developers who want a straightforward tool without the overhead of complex configurations.
Key Features:
  • Blazing fast generation due to Go's concurrency
  • Simple configuration using a single config file
  • Built-in support for tags, pagination, and image processing
  • Live preview server with automatic reloading
Use Cases:
  • Building personal blogs and portfolios
  • Creating documentation sites
  • Generating project landing pages
Alternatives:
  • Hugo – Hugo is more feature-rich with a larger ecosystem, while Gostatic focuses on minimalism and raw speed.
  • Jekyll – Jekyll is Ruby-based and relies on the Liquid templating engine, whereas Gostatic is a single binary with no runtime dependencies.
Version History
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Oct 9, 2025 8:09pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c80114f0
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