Statiq

Statiq brings the power of .NET to static site generation, offering enterprise developers a type-safe, high-performance framework that leverages their existing C# expertise to build sophisticated content systems without learning new languages or paradigms. Created by Dave Glick, former Microsoft engineer and creator of Wyam, Statiq represents the evolution of .NET static site generation with a revolutionary pipeline architecture that processes content through configurable stages, enabling complex transformations impossible with traditional generators. This framework has become the secret weapon for .NET teams building documentation portals, marketing sites, and content-heavy applications, providing the perfect bridge between static site simplicity and enterprise application sophistication. With first-class support for Razor templates, LINQ queries over content, and full access to the .NET ecosystem including NuGet packages, Statiq empowers developers to create everything from simple blogs to complex data-driven sites that pull from APIs, databases, and multiple content sources. Whether you’re a .NET shop looking to modernize your web presence, building a documentation system that integrates with your codebase, or creating sophisticated content workflows, Statiq delivers the familiar tooling and enterprise capabilities that make static sites viable for serious business applications.

Key Features

• Pipeline-Based Architecture - Chain modular pipelines for content reading, processing, transformation, and output with dependency management and parallel execution • Strong Type System - Full C# type safety throughout with IntelliSense, compile-time checking, and refactoring support in Visual Studio and Rider • Razor Template Engine - Use familiar ASP.NET Razor syntax with layouts, partials, helpers, and ViewBag for powerful templating without learning new languages • LINQ Content Queries - Query and transform content using LINQ expressions over documents, enabling complex filtering and aggregation scenarios • Extensible Module System - Create custom modules in C# to extend functionality, integrate with external services, or implement business logic • Data Source Integration - Pull content from databases, APIs, JSON, XML, Excel files, or any data source accessible through .NET • Advanced Caching - Intelligent incremental builds with dependency tracking only regenerate changed content for fast iteration • NuGet Ecosystem Access - Leverage thousands of .NET packages for everything from image processing to machine learning within your static site

Pros and Cons

Pros: • Leverages existing .NET and C# expertise • Type safety prevents runtime errors • Powerful pipeline architecture for complex workflows • Full IDE support with debugging capabilities • Access to entire .NET ecosystem

Cons: • Requires .NET development knowledge • Smaller community than JavaScript generators • Heavier toolchain than simpler generators • Limited themes and starter templates • Windows-centric despite cross-platform support

Get Started with Statiq

Unlock enterprise-grade static site generation with .NET. Visit statiq.dev to access comprehensive documentation, sample projects, and the Statiq Web framework for rapid development. Install via NuGet with dotnet new console -n MyGenerator and add Statiq.Core to start building. Join the Discord community for support from .NET developers who’ve chosen type safety and enterprise capabilities over configuration files.

How Statiq Compares

While Jekyll and Hugo use Ruby and Go respectively requiring new language knowledge, Statiq leverages existing C# expertise for .NET teams. Unlike Gatsby’s complex JavaScript build process and plugin ecosystem, Statiq provides predictable pipeline execution with full debugging. Compared to 11ty’s minimal approach, Statiq offers enterprise features like dependency injection and strong typing. Where Next.js focuses on React applications, Statiq specializes in content-focused static sites. Against Wyam, its predecessor, Statiq provides better performance, cleaner APIs, and active development with modern .NET support.