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What is Statically?
Statically operates as a free CDN specialized in static file delivery over HTTPS without requiring authentication.
It serves developers building websites or applications that need reliable distribution of assets like images, CSS, and JavaScript files.
What you can build with Statically
Host static assets for personal projects
Upload and serve CSS, JS, and image files from a fast global CDN without managing servers or storage costs.
Speed up static site generators
Link assets from Hugo, Jekyll, or Eleventy builds to Statically endpoints to reduce load times on GitHub Pages or Netlify.
Deliver open-source library files
Provide reliable CDN URLs for fonts, icons, or small JS libraries shared in documentation or demos.
Get started with Statically
- 1Visit statically.io and enter a GitHub, GitLab, or public URL
- 2Copy the generated CDN link for your asset
- 3Replace direct file URLs in your HTML or config with the Statically link
- 4Optionally append query parameters for resizing or format conversion
- 5Deploy your site and verify assets load from the CDN
Statically: pros & cons
Pros
- +Completely free with no API key required
- +Simple URL-based usage with no setup
- +Automatic HTTPS and global edge caching
- +Lightweight for small-to-medium static assets
Cons
- –No custom domains or advanced caching controls
- –Limited to public repository or direct URLs
- –Fewer optimization features than paid CDNs
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A free CDN service that lets developers serve static files like images, CSS, and JS from fast edge locations using simple URL transformations.
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