Metalsmith is an extremely simple and pluggable static site generator designed for NodeJS users. It offers a convenient solution for creating websites and blogs using tools and data formats that you already know and use, including NodeJS, npm, markdown, json, yaml, and your preferred templating language. What sets Metalsmith apart is its versatility.

It allows you to conceptualize, structure, and build your projects exactly as you envision them, without being limited by a specific framework or tool. With Metalsmith, you have full control over your project's configuration and code. You can use Metalsmith to generate various types of projects, from static sites to scaffolders, backup tools, command-line utilities, or deploy tools.

It supports both configuration over code and code over configuration, giving you flexibility in how you work. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a beginner, Metalsmith makes it easy to translate a directory tree into plain JavaScript objects and apply plugins to manipulate and transform your content effortlessly