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Soupault

Static site processor with HTML-rewriting plugins. Unique angle.

VISIT SOUPAULT

Quick facts

  • LanguageOCaml
  • CategoryJS / TS plain
  • LicenseMIT
  • Created2020
  • GitHub stars0.5k
  • Statusactive

Templating: HTML Lua plugins

What it is

Soupault is unusual — it processes HTML files directly, rewriting them with plugins (Lua-based). No templates in the traditional sense. Good for teams that want to mix-and-match content sources.

Best for

  • Sites where the content is already HTML (legacy migrations)
  • Teams that prefer post-processing over templating

When not to pick it

Skip Soupault for greenfield projects where templated SSGs will be more straightforward.

My take

Interesting tool with a specific use case. If you have a stack of HTML files you want to enhance without templating, this is a niche answer.

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If Soupault is your pick — the next conversation is short

The 30-min call is where your project gets a real architecture, an SEO transport plan, and a price range you can take to your team. Describe your site, your timeline, your existing content. I tell you whether Soupault is genuinely the right call for you, and what the build actually looks like.