Roq
What it is
Roq is a free, open-source static site generator built with Java and Quarkus for websites and blogs. It uses Markdown by default and can produce static files for GitHub Pages, Netlify, or another static server. Developers can work in a local preview server and use development mode with live reload. A browser-based WYSIWYG editor supports content editing and previewing during development. The default theme includes a blog layout, dark mode, sidebar navigation, responsive design, and social links. Plugins add support for AsciiDoc, tagging, search, diagrams, series, and sitemaps. Roq bundles CSS, JavaScript, and other web assets with esbuild, and npm packages can be used through mvnpm without Node.js. A GitHub Action supports publishing, and the publishing guide also documents GitLab CI. The CLI is installed through JBang on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Java is the supported language.
For and against
For
- Free plan with open-source licensing
- Markdown support included by default
- Live reload and local preview server
- Browser-based WYSIWYG editor
- Deploys to static hosting services
Against
- No multilingual support
- Java is the only supported language listed
- No free trial is offered
The verdict
Roq combines a Java and Quarkus generator with Markdown, live previews, editing, themes, and static deployment options. It is a focused choice for developers comfortable with Java and static-site workflows.
Who it suits
Roq suits AI users, coders, and developers who want a zero-configuration starting point with customization in Java. It also fits people building Markdown-based sites or blogs for static hosting.
Plans and prices
Roq
Open source · Free
Read 8 Oct 2026 · iamroq.dev
On the record
- CI publishing
- Roq provides a GitHub Action for publishing to GitHub Pages or other services, and its publishing guide also documents GitLab CI.iamroq.dev · read 8 Oct 2026
- Content
- Roq supports Markdown by default and offers plugins for AsciiDoc, tagging, search, diagrams, series, and sitemaps.iamroq.dev · read 8 Oct 2026
- Content sources
- markdowniamroq.dev · read 20 Sep 2026
- Deployment
- Roq generates static files that can be deployed to GitHub Pages, Netlify, or any static server.iamroq.dev · read 8 Oct 2026
- Development
- Roq provides a dev mode with live reload.iamroq.dev · read 8 Oct 2026
- Editor
- Roq includes a browser based WYSIWYG editor for editing content and previewing changes in dev mode.iamroq.dev · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Roq is described as imagined for AI and coders, and its maker says it suits developers who want zero configuration with the flexibility to customize in Java.iamroq.dev · read 8 Oct 2026
- Multilingual support
- Noiamroq.dev · read 20 Sep 2026
- Local preview server
- Yesiamroq.dev · read 20 Sep 2026
- Product
- Roq is a Java and Quarkus powered static site generator for building websites and blogs.iamroq.dev · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The maker pages reviewed do not state security certifications or compliance claims.iamroq.dev · read 8 Oct 2026
- Setup
- The maker documents installing the Roq CLI through JBang on Linux, macOS, and Windows.iamroq.dev · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The documentation invites users to report missing information by editing the docs, and the site links to the Roq GitHub repository.iamroq.dev · read 8 Oct 2026
- Supported languages
- Javaiamroq.dev · read 20 Sep 2026
- Themes
- The default theme includes a blog layout, dark mode, sidebar navigation, responsive design, and social links.iamroq.dev · read 8 Oct 2026
- Web assets
- Roq bundles CSS, JavaScript, and web assets with esbuild and can use npm packages through mvnpm without Node.js.iamroq.dev · read 8 Oct 2026
