Makesite – A static site generator in 125 lines of Python

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Makesite is a static site generator written in Python, comprising just 125 lines of code. It converts content into static HTML websites and is designed for developers who want a lightweight, minimal tool for building sites. The project is open source and available on GitHub. Its simplicity and small codebase make it suitable for those seeking an uncomplicated alternative to larger site generation frameworks.

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