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James Steele Seeley edited this page May 15, 2025 · 4 revisions

Welcome to Staticus Website Compiler

Staticus Website Compiler is a modular build system designed for efficient, modern web development using plain HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and structured project organization. Whether you're deploying a static portfolio, automating web asset workflows, or managing branding pipelines, Staticus provides a streamlined way to compile, process, and deliver high-performance websites.

🚀 What Can Staticus Do?

  • ✅ Compile and minify HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and media files
  • 🧩 Manage modular content using includes and reusable layouts
  • 🖼️ Automatically generate branding assets (favicons, icons, etc.)
  • 📁 Package your output into deploy-ready zips
  • 🔄 Live-reload support with file watching
  • 🧠 Human-readable configuration system
  • 🧪 Optional GUI for simplified task execution

📚 Where to Begin

To get started, follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Setup Guide
    Learn how to install all required dependencies (Python, Node.js, GraphicsMagick), clone the project, and prepare your environment.

  2. GUI Documentation
    Use the graphical interface to run tasks without the terminal.

  3. Terminal Task Reference
    Want full control? Run and customize tasks via the terminal using gulp.

  4. Configuration Reference
    Deep dive into the powerful config.json options that control every part of the compiler.

🧠 Philosophy

Staticus values:

  • Simplicity. Everything should be predictable and readable.
  • Flexibility. Modular project structure and task definitions.
  • Speed. Fast builds and incremental rebuilds with caching.
  • Clarity. Well-documented config, clear logs, no black-box magic.

🏁 Ready to Compile?

Once your environment is set up, start the GUI with:

python gui.py

Or run a full terminal build with:

npx gulp build

Welcome to a cleaner, faster static site workflow.

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