Blag

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blag is a blog-aware, static site generator -- it uses Markdown and is written in Python.

Overview:

Blag is a blog-aware, static site generator written in Python. It allows users to easily create and deploy static websites. Blag is named after the blog of the popular webcomic xkcd and provides several features to enhance the blog writing and publishing experience.

Features:

  • Write content in Markdown: Blag supports writing content in Markdown, a lightweight markup language that allows for easy formatting of text.
  • Good looking default theme: Blag comes with a visually appealing default theme that can be used out of the box for a professional-looking blog.
  • Theming support using Jinja2 templates: Users can customize the look and feel of their blog by creating and applying their own Jinja2 templates.
  • Generation of Atom feeds for blog content: Blag can automatically generate Atom feeds, which allow readers to subscribe and receive updates to the blog.
  • Fenced code blocks and syntax highlighting using Pygments: Users can easily write and display code snippets using fenced code blocks and syntax highlighting provided by the Pygments library.
  • Integrated devserver: Blag includes a built-in development server, allowing users to preview their blog live before deployment.
  • Available on PyPI: Blag is available on PyPI, making it easy to install and manage using package management tools.
  • Cross-platform compatibility: Blag runs on Linux, Mac, and Windows operating systems and requires Python version 3.8 or higher.