Eleventy (11ty) is a Node.js-based static site generator that aims for simplicity, flexibility, and high performance. It doesn't force a specific framework or templating syntax, supports multiple template engines, and is suitable for building anything from blogs and docs to complex static sites.
Core features and highlights
- Supports multiple templating languages:
Nunjucks,Liquid,Handlebars,Markdown, and more - Zero-config to get started, while allowing deep customization of data, collections and permalinks
- Fast builds with good incremental build support; outputs plain static files that are easy to deploy
Use cases and target users
- Personal blogs, technical documentation, marketing pages, component library sites
- Content creators, frontend engineers, designers, and product teams
Key advantages
- Lightweight and non-intrusive: minimal dependencies, no complex runtime
- Highly customizable: mix different templates and data sources; full control over the build process
- Good compatibility: works smoothly with modern frontend toolchains and static hosting platforms (e.g. Netlify, GitHub Pages)
With Eleventy, you can build maintainable, scalable, high-performance static websites with minimal tools and configuration.