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Stapy is free, open-source software for generating static websites with Python on Linux or Windows.

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Score
6.4
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What Stapy is

Stapy is free, open-source software for generating static websites with Python on Linux or Windows. It requires Python 3.6 or newer and runs without additional packages. Generated files go into environment directories under the web directory, including a production directory for publishing, while a local preview server lets users view work in progress. Page data is stored in JSON files, and settings can merge with layouts at several levels. Templates provide variables, included content, plugin methods, and reusable child blocks. Themes can inherit from parent themes, with individual files able to override inherited files. Python plugins can alter content and page data during rendering, handle HTTP requests, or add template methods. An official plugin adds a web editor at /_editor by default; media uploads are configurable, and the media page is disabled without configuration. Documentation describes publishing through SFTP, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, Vercel, or GitHub Pages. Shared remote use should protect the editor with htpasswd and safe mode.

Good

  • Free and open-source
  • Runs on Linux and Windows
  • Requires no additional packages
  • Supports themes and Python plugins
  • Provides a local preview server

Watch out

  • Requires Python 3.6 or newer
  • Editor media page needs configuration
  • Remote editor use requires added protection

Who it suits

Stapy suits Python users building static sites who want templates, themes, plugins, and a local preview server. It also fits deployments using the listed publishing platforms.

Verdict

Stapy offers a modular Python workflow for generating and publishing static files. Its JSON-driven pages, inheritance features, plugins, and optional editor provide several ways to structure a site.

Plans and prices

From Stapy's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2001.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
StapyFreeFree and open-source software

The facts

Each one read from Stapy's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Deployment
The documentation describes publishing the generated production files through SFTP or platforms such as Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, Vercel, and GitHub Pages.checked 11 Oct 2001
Editor
An official plugin provides a web editor for page data and content, accessible from the running local server at /_editor by default.checked 11 Oct 2001
Editor media
The editor supports configurable media management, including permitted upload extensions, and the media page is disabled when its configuration is missing.checked 11 Oct 2001
Local preview server
Yeschecked 22 Sep 2001
Page data
Page data is stored in JSON files, and Stapy can merge page settings with layouts at several levels.checked 11 Oct 2001
Plugins
Python plugins can modify content and page data during rendering, handle HTTP requests, or provide custom template methods.checked 11 Oct 2001
Purpose
Stapy is a static site generator that works with Python on any operating system without additional packages.checked 11 Oct 2001
Requirements
Stapy requires Python 3.6 or newer.checked 11 Oct 2001
Security
For shared remote use, Stapy recommends protecting the editor with htpasswd and enabling safe mode to disable reserved routes and hide error messages.checked 11 Oct 2001
Site building
Stapy generates static files into environment directories under the web directory, including a production directory for publishing.checked 11 Oct 2001
Support
The documentation directs users to file a ticket for questions or bug reports.checked 11 Oct 2001
Supported languages
Pythonchecked 22 Sep 2001
Templates
Templates support variables, included content, plugin methods, and reusable child blocks.checked 11 Oct 2001
Themes
Themes can inherit from a parent theme, and theme files can override parent theme files.checked 11 Oct 2001

Money

Free plan
Yeschecked 22 Sep 2001

The company

Maker
The maker's site describes Stapy as a modular Python static site generator developed by Magentix.checked 11 Oct 2001

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