Cobalt

Spec sheet

Product

Cobalt is a static-site generator.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Deployment

The documentation describes deploying generated sites to GitHub Pages, GitLab Pages, or a self-hosted server.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Support

The maker identifies Gitter as its main chat space and says users can also join through a Matrix room synced with Gitter.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Build output

`cobalt build` generates HTML files for documents that are not in draft state.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Community

The site says Cobalt is made by contributors and welcomes contributions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Configuration

Cobalt uses `_cobalt.yml` for site-wide options and page defaults, including source and output directories.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Content configuration

The `_cobalt.yml` configuration supports settings including source and destination directories, drafts, posts, RSS, JSON Feed, and syntax highlighting.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Content features

The configuration supports draft posts, syntax highlighting, Sass asset settings, RSS, and JSON Feed paths.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Content sources

markdownRead 20 Sep 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Content workflow

Cobalt provides commands to create pages or posts, publish posts, and build the site into HTML files.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Contributions

The maker welcomes contributions and directs users to the project repository to report documentation issues or submit changes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Draft publishing

Posts can be published with `cobalt publish`, which removes draft status and sets the publication date to today.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Editor integration

Cobalt.el provides an Emacs interface for site generation and post management.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Installation

The maker's installation guide says Cobalt supports Windows, Linux, and Mac, and documents OS packages and pre-built binaries.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Language

Cobalt is written in Rust.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Local preview

The `cobalt serve` command builds the site, watches for changes, and serves it locally.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Local preview server

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Maker details

The pages reviewed identify the makers as Cobalt contributors but do not state an organization name, headquarters, or founding date.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Pages and posts

The `cobalt new` command creates a page or post, with the output location determined by its options or directory.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Site creation

The `cobalt init` command creates a site with example pages, posts, and layouts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Supported languages

RustRead 20 Sep 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Syntax highlighting

Syntax highlighting can be enabled or disabled site-wide and configured with a theme.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

Templates

The home page says Cobalt uses a familiar template language.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cobalt-org.github.io

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