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Couscous CLI is free open-source software distributed as a PHP phar from couscous.io.
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- Couscous CLI is free open-source software distributed as a PHP phar from couscous.io.
Couscous
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Couscous is a static-site generator tailored for project documentation stored as Markdown in your repository. It previews locally with couscous preview and publishes to GitHub Pages via couscous deploy without imposing a rigid docs directory layout.
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- Free access
- Couscous CLI is free open-source software distributed as a PHP phar from couscous.io.
- API access
- Not confirmed
Is Couscous right for you?
A good fit for
Open-source maintainers who want Markdown docs beside code and one-command GitHub Pages publishing.
Before you choose
Requires PHP locally to run the phar;
Docs to GitHub Pages
Couscous converts repository Markdown into static documentation sites with fast preview and deploy commands aimed at project docs.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workflow | Site outlines write Markdown, preview locally, deploy to gh-pages, and GitHub hosts the site. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Simplicity | Marketing contrasts Couscous with generic generators by requiring single commands to preview and deploy. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Distribution | Get started instructions download couscous.phar and run php couscous.phar preview. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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Couscous pricing & plans
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What is Couscous used for?
Couscous is a static-site generator tailored for project documentation stored as Markdown in your repository. It previews locally with couscous preview and publishes to GitHub Pages via couscous deploy without imposing a rigid docs directory layout.
Does Couscous have a free plan?
Couscous CLI is free open-source software distributed as a PHP phar from couscous.io.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Couscous cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Couscous through an API?
Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Requires PHP locally to run the phar;
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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