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rashita/textbox_cms

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5HTMLAudience · vibe coderComplexity · 1/5LicenseSetup · easy

TLDR

A single HTML file that turns a folder of Markdown files into a linkable, static wiki or blog site.

Mindmap

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  root((textbox_cms))
    What it does
      Renders Markdown as pages
      No server required
      WikiLink page linking
    Tech stack
      HTML
      JavaScript
      marked.js
    Use cases
      Personal wiki
      Simple blog
      Docs site
    Audience
      Static site builders
      Beginners
    Setup
      Edit config block
      Add Markdown files
      Deploy to static host
    Hosting
      GitHub Pages
      Netlify

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Publish a small personal wiki using only Markdown files.

USE CASE 2

Run a simple blog on a static host with no backend.

USE CASE 3

Build lightweight project documentation linked with WikiLinks.

What is it built with?

HTMLJavaScriptmarked.js

How does it compare?

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LanguageHTMLHTMLHTML
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity1/52/52/5
Audiencevibe coderdevelopervibe coder

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 30min

Needs a local server for the fetch() calls to work, opening index.html directly in a browser will not.

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

In plain English

textbox_cms is a single-file content management system built for static hosting. It reads Markdown files from a list folder and displays them as pages, with no server needed at all. You can put it on GitHub Pages, Netlify, or any other static host and it will just work, as long as you serve it through a local or web server rather than opening the file directly in a browser. Pages link to each other using a simple WikiLink syntax, so writing a link like [[about]] creates a link to an about.md file without needing to write a full URL. The site supports standard Markdown formatting: headings, bold and italic text, lists, quotes, code blocks, links, and images, all rendered by the marked.js library. Setup involves downloading or forking the repository, editing a small configuration block near the top of the index.html file to set the site's URL, title, and description, then adding Markdown files to the list folder. The tool also supports an optional advanced feature that lets you embed script tags inside Markdown files for interactive content, though the README notes this should only be used with trusted content, since it runs arbitrary code in the page. Navigation between pages is handled with the browser's History API, so the back and forward buttons work as expected even though the site has no traditional page loads. URLs follow a simple pattern based on query parameters, mapping something like example.com/?about to the about.md file. This is a lightweight template rather than a full application: there is no database, no build step, and no backend logic. It suits people who want to publish a small wiki-style or blog-style site using nothing but Markdown files and a static host. The project is released under the MIT license.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me fork rashita/textbox_cms and customize the site title, description, and footer in index.html.
Prompt 2
Show me how to add a new page to list/ and link to it with WikiLink syntax in textbox_cms.
Prompt 3
Explain how to deploy this textbox_cms site to GitHub Pages or Netlify.
Prompt 4
Walk me through enabling ENABLE_MD_SCRIPT safely for one trusted page in textbox_cms.

Frequently asked questions

What is textbox_cms?

A single HTML file that turns a folder of Markdown files into a linkable, static wiki or blog site.

What language is textbox_cms written in?

Mainly HTML. The stack also includes HTML, JavaScript, marked.js.

What license does textbox_cms use?

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

How hard is textbox_cms to set up?

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

Who is textbox_cms for?

Mainly vibe coder.

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