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JBake

Java-based static site and blog generator

Blogging Platforms ★ 1.2k stars Medium setup MIT

JBake is a static site and blog generator written in Java that is geared towards developers wanting to produce documentation, websites, and blogs. It supports multiple markup and template engines.

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Key features

  • JVM-based generation
  • Multiple template engines
  • Markdown and AsciiDoc support
  • Static output

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Java
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM

Is JBake secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for JBake's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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