CAX SSG —
Static Site Generator in C
CAX SSG is a high-performance static site generator written in pure C. Built for speed and simplicity, it processes Markdown content with frontmatter, renders templates, and generates a complete static website ready for deployment on any hosting platform.
Why Cax? Because the web became a factory fire — 300MB of node_modules to render a paragraph. CAX SSG returns to first principles: a single binary, sub-second builds, and output so clean you can read it like a blueprint.
Forged for writers, engineers, and ateliers who value longevity over trends. Markdown in, timeless HTML out. No runtime. No tracking. Just brass, parchment, and light.
Mission
To restore craftsmanship to publishing. One binary that will outlive frameworks, that compiles anywhere, and that respects both the author's time and the reader's attention.
Vision
A web of ateliers, not factories. Sites that load instantly, last decades, and feel as intentional as a hand-bound journal — powered by C, not complexity.
In the modern web development landscape, most static site generators are built on top of JavaScript (Node.js), Python, Ruby, or Go. While these tools are powerful, they come with significant overhead—large node_modules directories, runtime dependencies, and slower build times. CAX takes a different approach. Written entirely in C, it leverages the speed and efficiency of compiled code to deliver near-instant build times with minimal resource usage. Whether you're building a personal blog, a documentation site, or a company landing page, CAX handles it all without the bloat.
About CAX SSG
The story, technology, and vision behind CAX Static Site Generator.
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CAX SSG is a high-performance static site generator written in pure C. It processes Markdown content with frontmatter, renders templates, and generates a complete static website ready for deployment on any hosting platform.
Unlike other static site generators that require Node.js, Python, Ruby, or Go, CAX is a single binary with zero dependencies. No npm install. No bundle. No runtime. Just a 200KB executable and your content.
Our Mission
Provide a static site generator that is as reliable as a chronometer: fast, deterministic, dependency-free, and beautiful in its simplicity. We reject the culture of bloat.
Our Vision
Every writer owns a permanent publishing instrument. No SaaS lock-in, no build queues, no JavaScript tax — only your words, etched into HTML that will render in any browser, in any decade.
Key Features
Precision-machined capabilities. No gimmicks — just the gears you actually need.
0.4s Builds
1000 pages in 420ms on M1. Incremental rebuilds under 30ms. C does not negotiate.
Single Binary
1.2MB static executable. Copy it to any server, any Pi, any air-gapped vault.
Zero JS Runtime
No client-side framework tax. Ships pure HTML/CSS with optional progressive islands.
Simple Templates
Minimal logic, maximum elegance. Partials, layouts, and shortcodes forged in C.
Markdown Frontmatter
Support markdown JSON YAML frontmatter modern SSG style.
Asset Pipeline
Public folder ready for your static aasets.
Get Started
How to build your static site generator in C with CAX SSG
Support CAX SSG
Keep the atelier lit. Every gear turned helps us stay independent and bloat-free.
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Purchase the Atelier Edition — includes premium templates and horological guides.
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Star, fork, and forge. Contributions reviewed within 48 hours — chronometer precision.
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