In 2026, static site generators are everywhere. Astro, Eleventy, Hugo, Jekyll — the list goes on. So why did we build another one?

Because none of them ran on Python.

The Problem

Every SSG forces you into a language ecosystem:

SSG	Language
Jekyll	Ruby
Eleventy	JavaScript
Astro	JavaScript
Hugo	Go
Gatsby	JavaScript
Hexo	JavaScript

If you're a Python developer, you're stuck. Either:

1. Learn a new language for your static site
2. Use Jekyll and deal with Ruby dependency hell

Neither is good.

Python Developers Are Everywhere

Python is the most popular programming language in the world. It's used for:

• Data science
• Machine learning
• Web scraping
• Automation
• Backend APIs
• Static sites

Yet there was no first-class Python SSG.

What We Built

Pycora Pro is a Python-native static site generator. It uses:

• Python 3.8+ — no compilation, no version managers
• Jinja2 — the most popular Python template engine
• Markdown — with YAML frontmatter
• PAX — our custom template loader

The result: a static site generator that feels like Python.

Why Not Just Use Jekyll?

Jekyll works. But:

• Ruby is a second language. Most Python devs don't know it.
• Gem dependencies break. Every Ruby update, every gem update.
• Slow builds. Jekyll is 4–5x slower than Pycora.
• No Python integration. Can't use pandas, requests, or any Python library.

Why Not Eleventy or Astro?

Both are excellent. But:

• Node.js dependency. You need Node + npm + a bundler.
• JavaScript-only. Can't import Python modules.
• Build complexity. Astro has a build step; Pycora doesn't.
• Bundle size. Astro ships client JS by default; Pycora ships 0 KB.

The Python Advantage

Using Python for static sites gives you:

1. Scripting

Generate content programmatically:

# fetch_posts.py
import requests

posts = requests.get("https://api.example.com/posts").json()

for post in posts:
    with open(f"content/posts/{post['slug']}.md", "w") as f:
        f.write(f"---\ntitle: {post['title']}\n---\n\n{post['body']}")

2. Data Processing

Use pandas, numpy, or any Python library to generate content:

import pandas as pd

df = pd.read_csv("data.csv")

for _, row in df.iterrows():
    # generate markdown from CSV
    ...

3. No Runtime

Output is still pure static HTML. Python is only used at build time.

4. Zero Client JS

Pycora ships 0 KB client JavaScript by default. Your site loads instantly.

Performance

	Pycora Pro	Jekyll	Eleventy	Astro
Build 40 pages	0.87s	4.2s	2.1s	3.8s
Runtime	Python	Ruby	Node	Node
Client JS	0 KB	0 KB	0 KB	~15 KB
Dependencies	4 pip packages	Ruby + gems	Node + npm	Node + npm

The Philosophy

We're not trying to replace Astro or Eleventy. We're giving Python developers a native option.

If you're a Python developer, you shouldn't have to learn JavaScript to build a static site.

Get Pycora Pro

Pycora Pro is $145, one payment, own forever.

• Python 3.8+
• Jinja2 + PAX
• Bento design system
• Decap CMS included
• Unlimited projects

Get Pycora Pro on Gumroad →

Next Steps

• Introduction — what is Pycora Pro
• Getting Started — install and run
• Architecture — how it works