Launched January 28, 2025
Online Markdown & YAML Editor & Static Site CMS
Effortless Markdown Editing and Static Site Management
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JekyllPad is a browser-based CMS and Markdown editor designed for static sites. It seamlessly integrates with your GitHub repo, allowing you to edit & manage files in any repository, create and edit content (Markdown, YAML, HTML or text), and commit & deploy to platforms like GitHub Pages—all with ease, privacy and security.
JekyllPad is a browser-based WYSIWYG/Markdown editor that syncs directly with GitHub for static site content management.
- for
- Bloggers, documentation teams, and content marketers using static site generators.
- pricing
- free
works withGitHubJekyllHugoAstroEleventyGatsby
Key features
6 features of Online Markdown & YAML Editor & Static Site CMS
- Dual WYSIWYG & Markdown editor — Switch between visual editing and raw Markdown with real-time preview.
- Front-matter editor — Edit YAML front-matter directly within the interface.
- GitHub integration — Connect, commit, and push changes to any repository in one click.
- 100% client-side — All operations run in the browser, no backend servers required.
- Image & media embedding — Upload and manage images and other media directly in the editor.
- Supports major generators — Works with Jekyll, Hugo, Astro, Eleventy, Gatsby, and others.
Use cases
- Write and publish technical blog posts without using Git commands.
- Collaborate on documentation updates while keeping version control in GitHub.
- Create marketing pages with embedded images and media on a static site.
Online Markdown & YAML Editor & Static Site CMS FAQ
What is JekyllPad?+
A browser-based CMS and Markdown editor for static sites that integrates with GitHub.
How does JekyllPad work with GitHub?+
You link your GitHub account, select a repository, and JekyllPad commits changes directly to it.
Where is my data stored?+
All editing happens client-side; content is stored in your GitHub repository.
Can I use JekyllPad with my existing blog or website?+
Yes, it works with any static site generator and existing repository.
Is JekyllPad free to use?+
Yes, there is a free tier that includes up to 5 posts per month.
Summarized by DevHunt from jekyllpad.com · Oct 8, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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