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What Blogstrap is

Blogstrap is a free, open-source blogging tool and platform for self-hosted use. The project is published as a public GitHub repository under the Apache-2.0 license, with Joe H. Rahme named in its package metadata. That metadata lists version 0.8.0, installation requirements of Flask, mimerender, and six, and a `blogstrap` console command that runs `blogstrap.blogstrap:main`. A matching 0.8.0 source tarball is linked from the package information. Documentation is available at www.blogstrap.org and in the repository’s local `docs` directory. Repository topics identify client-side work, experimentation, Markdown, and Markdown-to-HTML. Because hosting is self-managed, users provide their own environment rather than using a hosted Blogstrap service. The Apache 2.0 terms state that the software is supplied without warranties unless law or a written agreement requires one. Blogstrap’s documented setup therefore centers on its source repository, dependencies, command-line entry point, and documentation.

Who it suits

Blogstrap suits people who want a free, open-source blogging platform they can host themselves. Its Markdown-related topics and command-line entry point may fit technical users managing their own setup.

What it does well

  • Free and open source
  • Self-hosted deployment
  • Apache-2.0 license
  • Markdown-to-HTML topics
  • Local and web documentation

What to know first

  • Requires self-managed hosting
  • Version listed is 0.8.0
  • Installation requires Flask, mimerender, and six

Verdict

Blogstrap provides a focused, self-hosted route to blogging with open-source licensing and documented command-line setup. It is most relevant when you are comfortable managing the hosting environment and dependencies yourself.

Facts from Blogstrap's own pages

Author
The package metadata names Joe H. Rahme as the author. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Category
The repository describes Blogstrap as an opinionated blogging platform. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Command line
The package defines a `blogstrap` console command that runs `blogstrap.blogstrap:main`. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Dependencies
The package lists Flask, mimerender, and six as installation requirements. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Distribution
The package metadata links to a 0.8.0 source tarball on GitHub. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Documentation
The repository points to web documentation at www.blogstrap.org and says documentation is also available locally in the ./docs/ directory. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
License
The repository identifies its license as Apache-2.0. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Open source license
The repository includes an Apache License, Version 2.0. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Package version
The setup metadata lists version 0.8.0. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Product
Blogstrap describes itself as a simple blogging tool with opinions on how blogging should be done. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Repository
Blogstrap is published as a public GitHub repository. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Security and warranty
The Apache 2.0 license says the work is provided without warranties unless required by law or agreed in writing. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Topics
The repository topics include client-side, experimentation, Markdown, and Markdown-to-HTML. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026

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