Jkl

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[DEPRECATED] a static site generator written in Go based on Jekyll

Overview

jkl is a static site generator written in Go, based on Jekyll. It offers similar directory structure and use of YAML front matter in pages and posts like Jekyll. Notable differences include the use of Go templates, lack of plugin support, and the additional feature of deploying to S3. Some sites built with jkl include Drone.io Blog and Drone.io Documentation.

Features

  • Directory structure: jkl follows a similar directory structure as Jekyll.
  • YAML front matter: jkl supports the use of YAML front matter in both pages and posts.
  • Go templates: jkl uses Go templates instead of Liquid templates used by Jekyll.
  • Deployment to S3: jkl allows users to deploy their site to S3.

Summary

jkl is a static site generator written in Go, inspired by Jekyll. It offers similar functionality to Jekyll, but with some differences such as the use of Go templates and lack of plugin support. jkl also provides the additional feature of deploying to S3. It has been used to build sites such as the Drone.io Blog and Drone.io Documentation.