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saghul/brutalist-blog-generator

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2025-10-07

★ 3SwiftAudience · writerComplexity · 2/5QuietSetup · easy

TLDR

A minimal Swift static site generator that turns a folder of blog posts into plain HTML files, built as a learning project with a deliberately no-frills philosophy.

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  root((brutalist-blog))
    What it does
      Converts posts to HTML
      Static site generator
      No-frills by design
    How it works
      YAML config file
      Run build command
      Outputs to build folder
    Use cases
      Self-hosted personal blog
      GitHub Pages publishing
      Learning static site tools
    Audience
      Writers
      Developers
      Founders

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Turn a folder of markdown posts into a static blog you fully own.

USE CASE 2

Publish a simple blog to GitHub Pages, Netlify, or a VPS.

USE CASE 3

Avoid heavy CMS platforms like WordPress for a personal blog.

USE CASE 4

Learn how static site generators work under the hood.

What is it built with?

SwiftYAML

How does it compare?

saghul/brutalist-blog-generatorbones7456/notchydeerspotter/chatgpt-webview
Stars333
LanguageSwiftSwiftSwift
Last pushed2025-10-07——
MaintenanceQuiet——
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity2/52/52/5
Audiencewriterdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 30min

Requires writing a YAML config file and running build commands in the terminal.

The explanation does not mention license terms.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me write a YAML config file to set up my blog with this generator.
Prompt 2
Show me how to run the build command and publish the output to GitHub Pages.
Prompt 3
Explain how this Swift static site generator processes posts into HTML.
Prompt 4
Walk me through deploying the build folder output to Netlify.

Frequently asked questions

What is brutalist-blog-generator?

A minimal Swift static site generator that turns a folder of blog posts into plain HTML files, built as a learning project with a deliberately no-frills philosophy.

What language is brutalist-blog-generator written in?

Mainly Swift. The stack also includes Swift, YAML.

Is brutalist-blog-generator actively maintained?

Quiet — no commits in 6-12 months (last push 2025-10-07).

What license does brutalist-blog-generator use?

The explanation does not mention license terms.

How hard is brutalist-blog-generator to set up?

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

Who is brutalist-blog-generator for?

Mainly writer.

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