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Silex

Free/libre visual website builder for static sites, with no lock-in, no subscription, and no tracking

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License

AGPL-3.0

Languages
  • JavaScript
  • Shell
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About Silex

Silex is a free/libre visual website builder for creating static sites. It solves the lock-in problem common in no-code tools by letting you design visually, export clean HTML and CSS, and host the result anywhere. It is built for people who want a website they can keep, move, and edit without a proprietary format.

It uses a GrapesJS-based drag-and-drop editor with HTML, CSS, and JS editing. It supports static HTML output, CMS integration that binds components to WordPress, Strapi, Squidex, or any GraphQL API, 11ty-compatible templates, SEO tools, and a plugin system in JS or TS. A desktop app is in alpha for working offline without an account.

Silex is maintained by Silex Labs, a non-profit recognized as being of general interest, with no investors and finances published openly on Open Collective. It can be self-hosted with Docker or Node.js, or deployed on CapRover, YunoHost, or Elest.io. The hosted version at v3.silex.me is free and uses a GitLab account for storage.

Key features

  • Drag-and-drop editor with HTML, CSS, and JS editing
  • Static HTML output for hosting anywhere
  • CMS integration with WordPress, Strapi, Squidex, or GraphQL APIs
  • 11ty-compatible templates for static site generation
  • Plugin system in JavaScript or TypeScript

Details

First released
2013
Platforms
Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
Self-hosting
Docker · Node.js
Deployment
self-hostable · docker
Pricing
Free software, no premium tier
Governance
Silex Labs non-profit · since 2009