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Cecil

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description Cecil Overview

Cecil is an open-source static-site generator designed to turn Markdown content, configuration files, and templates into pages that can be served without a conventional application server or database. It is suitable for documentation, blogs, small business sites, and other mostly static projects. The generated site can be hosted on ordinary web space or a static-hosting service, while dynamic behavior requires separate client-side or server-side components.

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What is Cecil used for?

Cecil is an open-source static-site generator that turns Markdown, configuration files, and templates into ready-to-serve pages. It fits documentation, blogs, and small business sites that do not need a database-backed application.

Does Cecil need a database or application server?

No, Cecil generates static files that can be served without a conventional application server or database. This makes hosting simpler for sites whose content changes through files and rebuilds.

Can I write Cecil content in Markdown?

Yes, Markdown is one of Cecil's central content inputs. Templates and configuration files then control how that content becomes pages in the generated site.

How is Cecil different from WordPress?

Cecil builds static pages from files, while WordPress normally runs as a database-backed content management system. Cecil is a better fit when you want file-based content and simple hosting instead of an administrative web dashboard.

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