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Build static websites visually, then fine‑tune with code.
Silex lets you design responsive static sites with a drag‑and‑drop editor, then add custom HTML, CSS, or JavaScript, and deploy on your own server.
Silex is a visual website builder that empowers freelancers, agencies, and developers to create static HTML sites without writing code. Its drag‑and‑drop interface handles layout, while built‑in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript editors let you refine any element when deeper control is needed.
The platform includes a plugin architecture compatible with Node.js, browsers, and common module systems, enabling integration with headless CMSs, static site generators, and other tools. Silex can be self‑hosted via Docker, a Node.js server, or helpers for CapRover, Yunohost, and similar environments, giving you full ownership of your workflow and data.
As free/libre software, Silex benefits from an active community that contributes plugins, templates, and documentation. The meta repository aggregates all related packages, simplifying contribution and workspace management through Yarn or npm workspaces.
When teams consider Silex, these hosted platforms usually appear on the same shortlist.
Looking for a hosted option? These are the services engineering teams benchmark against before choosing open source.
Freelancer portfolio
Launch a responsive static portfolio in hours, with custom CSS tweaks for branding.
Agency client landing page
Create a drag‑and‑drop layout, then embed custom JavaScript for analytics and interactions.
On‑premise documentation portal
Deploy via Docker on a private server, keeping all documentation data in‑house.
JAMStack blog with headless CMS
Use Silex plugins to pull content from a headless CMS, generate static pages with SEO metadata.
No. The visual editor works entirely without code, but you can open the HTML, CSS, or JavaScript editors whenever you want more control.
Yes. Silex provides a Dockerfile, a Node.js server, and deployment helpers for platforms like CapRover and Yunohost.
Exactly. Silex generates static files that can be served from any static web host.
Through its plugin system. There are plugins for headless CMSs, static site generators, and GrapesJS extensions.
Support is available via GitHub discussions, the issue tracker, and the Silex forums.
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