Silex
About Silex
Silex is a visual website builder designed for creating static sites with dynamic data. It emphasizes freedom and openness, allowing users to design visually and export clean HTML/CSS files that can be hosted anywhere. The tool is maintained by Silex Labs, a non-profit organization, and is available as free software under the AGPL license.
Silex is particularly aimed at web agencies, WordPress developers, freelance web designers, and no-code developers. It offers a visual workflow for creating client sites without code, with the ability to export standard HTML and host on any platform. The tool integrates with various CMS systems and is compatible with 11ty for generating static sites.
The software is available online and a desktop app is in development, which will allow offline work without the need for an account. Silex also supports self-hosting through Docker, Node.js, or one-click deployment on CapRover.
Key features
- GrapesJS-based visual editor for drag-and-drop page building
- Static HTML output for fast, secure hosting
- CMS integration with WordPress, Strapi, Squidex, or any GraphQL API
- 11ty compatibility for generating static sites from templates
- Desktop app for offline work (coming soon)
- Plugin system for extending functionality with JS/TS
- SEO tools including meta tags and Open Graph settings
- Self-hosting options via Docker, Node.js, or CapRover
Download v3.8.0
Jun 16, 2026Frequently asked questions
- Is Silex free?
- Yes. Silex is free and open-source software, distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does Silex support?
- Silex provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of Silex?
- The latest version is v3.8.0, released on Jun 16, 2026.
- What is Silex?
- Silex is a visual website builder for creating static sites with dynamic data, emphasizing freedom and openness.
- How can I use Silex?
- You can use Silex online at v3.silex.me or download the desktop app for offline work (currently in alpha).
- What platforms does Silex support?
- Silex is available online and a desktop app is in development for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- What license does Silex use?
- Silex is free software licensed under the AGPL license.
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