Show HN: Sparktype – a CMS and SSG that runs entirely in the browser

Hey thanks! Secrets are stored in the browser cache but not exported, so they’ll persist until the cache is cleared. If you open the site in a new browser you’ll need to re-enter the credentials.

I found I wasn’t able to add FTP support without some sort of proxy service. However I am working on wrapping it into a native Tauri app. This will have more publishing options as it’s not so constrained by what you can do in a browser.

Thanks, will take a look at why it’s not working. There’s no reason why it shouldn’t!

Interesting point about the separation of content and templates. I’ve noticed that’s a common pain point with a lot of CMSs—people get so tangled in the setup that they forget what they were really trying to create in the first place. Your approach sounds refreshing, especially for non-tech folks. Reminds me of when I was trying to get my parents to start a blog, and it just became a mess because the tools were too complicated—like, all they wanted to do was share their recipes!

I wonder if you've thought about how to handle scalability? Like, as people start using Sparktype more, handling larger sites or more complex content structures could get tricky. Also, exporting directly to platforms like Github or Netlify is a nice touch; it’s great that you’re thinking about portability too. That feels really important in today's landscape where lock-in can be a real risk.

And I'm curious, how do you envision the theme store evolving? I think that could play a big role in adoption—if users can easily find or customize themes, it might really lower the barrier to entry. Exciting stuff, looking forward to seeing how it develops!

Thanks for the bug report! Will take a look at that.