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Static websites can be created and published with Publii, an open-source desktop CMS.
About Publii
Publii is a desktop CMS for creating static websites. Content is written locally and published to any host. Published sites do not require a database, PHP, or public admin panel, and include no tracking by default.
It manages posts, authors, tags, and media, with block, WYSIWYG, and Markdown editing and support for galleries, videos, tables, and code snippets without editing HTML. It generates static HTML with settings for metadata, sitemaps, structured data, and social previews, plus responsive images, lazy loading, minification, and WebP conversion. It also includes consent tools for scripts and embedded third-party content.
Key features
- Write locally with block, WYSIWYG, or Markdown editors
- Manage posts, authors, tags, and media
- Publish static HTML without database, PHP, or admin panel
- Responsive images with lazy loading and WebP conversion
- Automatic XML sitemap, metadata, structured data, social previews
- Cookie banner with consent controls for scripts and embeds
Best for: People who want to write content locally and publish static sites without operating a database-backed CMS.
Good for
- Published sites need no database, PHP, or public admin panel
- No tracking by default
- Supports galleries, videos, tables, and code snippets without editing HTML
Publii at a glance
- Website
- getpublii.com
- Category
- Development › Web Development
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Publii FAQ
Does a published Publii site require a database or PHP?
No. Publii runs locally and generates static HTML, so the published site needs no Publii database, PHP, or public admin panel.
Which editors can be used for writing?
The block editor for structured layouts, the WYSIWYG editor with formatting tools, or Markdown for writing in plain text.
How does Publii handle embedded content and scripts?
It includes an advanced cookie banner to control which scripts run after consent, consent management for embedded third-party content, and Do Not Track mode for supported video embeds.
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