Boxwood – simple templating engine for JavaScript, in JavaScript
Hey! A while back, I wrote a templating engine (MIT License), which I mostly use for small side projects, either static or ssr generated. Simplicity is one of the main goals. I'll be happy to answer any questions. The main goal for sharing it is to simply get some feedback. Best, Emil
Boxwood – simple templating engine for JavaScript, in JavaScript launched on May 13, 2024 with 59 votes, #625 of 4,539 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
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Boxwood is a templating engine written in JavaScript for use with JavaScript projects. It is designed for simplicity and works with both static and server-side rendered applications. Released under the MIT License, it is intended for small side projects. The creator is seeking feedback on the tool.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
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Server side templating engine written in JavaScript - buxlabs/boxwood
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