CAX Starter Static Site Generator Built with C
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CAX SSG - Static Site Generator Built in Pure C

CAX SSG is a high-performance static site generator written entirely in pure C - no Node.js, no Python, no Ruby, no runtime dependencies. Just a single binary (1.2MB) that converts your Markdown content into fast, clean HTML in under 50 milliseconds.

What You Get

✅ Blazing Fast Builds - 1000 pages in 420ms. Incremental rebuilds under 30ms

✅ Zero Dependencies - No npm install, no nodemodules, no runtime overhead

✅ Single Binary - Just copy the executable anywhere (Linux, macOS, Windows)

✅ Markdown + Frontmatter - Write content in Markdown with YAML frontmatter support

✅ Simple Templates - Clean template syntax with layouts, partials, and collections

✅ Automatic Features - Sitemap, RSS, tag pages, pagination built-in

✅ Perfect Lighthouse Score - 100/100/100/100 out of the box

Why Choose CAX SSG?

Speed - Compiled C code means sub-second builds, even on Raspberry Pi

Longevity - C programs compiled today will run decades from now

Simplicity - No framework churn, no breaking changes every month

Freedom - Zero vendor lock-in, deploy anywhere (GitHub Pages, Vercel, Netlify, any hosting)

Perfect For

- Personal blogs & portfolios

- modules

How It Works

1. Download CAX

2. Build with make (GCC or Clang required)

3. Write content in /content as Markdown files

4. Customize templates in /templates

5. Run cax build - your static site is ready!

Example Content Structure

content/

├── index.md          # → /index.html
├── about.md          # → /about/
├── posts/            # Collection
│   ├── post-1.md     # → /posts/post-1/
│   └── post-2.md     # → /posts/post-2/
└── _data/            # JSON/YAML data files
└── config.json   # Accessible in templates

Requirements

• GCC or Clang compiler
• GNU Make 4.0+
• POSIX environment (Linux, macOS, WSL2)
• No Node.js, no Ruby, no Python

What's Included

• Full CAX SSG binary (build from source)
• Comprehensive documentation
• Sample templates and content structure
• Deployment guides for all major platforms
• MIT License - use commercially

Ready to build the fastest static site of your life? Stop wrestling with JavaScript frameworks and get back to writing.

Download CAX SSG today - the static site generator that puts speed and simplicity first.

FAQ

Is it really zero dependencies?

Yes! The binary includes everything needed. No package manager required.

Can I use it on Windows and Linux / Macos?

Yes, via WSL2 or MinGW.or Make. Native build works too.

Does it support custom domains?

Absolutely - CAX generates static HTML that works with any domain/hosting.

How hard is it to learn?

If you know basic Markdown and HTML, you're ready in 5 minutes.

Is it open source?

Yes! MIT license. The source code is available on Gumroad and GitHub.