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getpublii/publii — explained in plain English

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tl;dr

Publii is a desktop app for Windows, Mac, and Linux that lets non-technical users build and publish a fast static website through a familiar visual interface, without needing a server, database, or coding skills.

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    What It Does
      Visual CMS interface
      Generate static HTML
      Publish to hosting
    Deploy Targets
      GitHub Pages
      Netlify
      Amazon S3
      SFTP server
    Tech Stack
      Electron desktop
      Handlebars.js themes
    Audience
      Writers and bloggers
      Non-technical users

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Create and publish a personal blog or portfolio as a static site without setting up web hosting or writing code

VIBE 2

Migrate a WordPress or Joomla site to a fast, static format using Publii's familiar visual editor

VIBE 3

Publish a static site to GitHub Pages, Netlify, or Amazon S3 directly from the Publii desktop app

what's the stack?

HTMLJavaScriptElectronHandlebars.js

how it stacks up fr

getpublii/publiieonasdan/tempus-dominusblackrockdigital/startbootstrap
Stars7,1857,1777,161
LanguageHTMLHTMLHTML
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity1/52/51/5
Audiencewriterdevelopervibe coder

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how do i run it?

Difficulty · easy time til it works · 30min
Use and modify freely, but any version you distribute must also be released under the GPL v3 license.

in plain english

Publii is a desktop application for building static websites. Unlike systems like WordPress or Ghost that run on a server and generate pages on demand, Publii runs entirely on your own computer. You create your content through a visual interface, and Publii generates a folder of finished HTML files that you then upload to any web host. The app runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Because it runs locally, you can create and edit content even without an internet connection. When you are ready to publish, Publii uploads the finished files for you. It supports several upload destinations including standard web servers via HTTP/SFTP, GitHub Pages, Netlify, Amazon S3, and Google Cloud Storage. The interface is designed to feel familiar to anyone who has used a traditional CMS like WordPress or Joomla. You write posts, configure site settings, and choose from built-in themes and options. The end result is a static site, meaning there is no database or server-side code running when visitors load pages. Static sites tend to load quickly and have fewer security exposures than server-rendered sites. Publii is built with Electron, the same framework that packages web-based software as a native desktop app. The templating layer uses Handlebars.js. The project is open source under the GPL v3 license and accepts community contributions through GitHub. Financial support is managed via Open Collective. The README describes the tool as filling a gap between command-line static site generators, which it notes can be difficult for beginners, and server-based CMSs that require a database and hosting running PHP or similar. Publii aims to give non-technical users the simplicity of a visual CMS while still producing a static, fast-loading output.

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How do I set up Publii to publish my static website directly to GitHub Pages, including the initial configuration steps?
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How do I install a custom Handlebars.js theme in Publii and modify its layout to change the homepage design?
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How do I configure Publii to deploy to Amazon S3 and set the correct bucket permissions so my site is publicly accessible?

Frequently asked questions

what is publii fr?

Publii is a desktop app for Windows, Mac, and Linux that lets non-technical users build and publish a fast static website through a familiar visual interface, without needing a server, database, or coding skills.

What language is publii written in?

Mainly HTML. The stack also includes HTML, JavaScript, Electron.

What license does publii use?

Use and modify freely, but any version you distribute must also be released under the GPL v3 license.

How hard is publii to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is publii for?

Mainly writer.

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