Community Update | Nov 24

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Hello Silex Community,
This month, Silex reached 7,640 users and released the new WordPress Integration Guide to enable dynamic content for your sites. We’re also exploring 1-click deploy options for platforms like CapRover and YunoHost—let us know if this is something your team would find valuable. Read on for updates, best practices, and ways to optimize your projects with Silex.

Side Note: I’m trying a new format for the newsletter with less imagery and more text-focused content, hoping it’s even more engaging and insightful. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction – Silex reaches 7,640 users; newsletter format update.

2. Website of the Month: nectar-io.fr – Eco-friendly site for a sustainable olive farming program.

3. November Updates – New hamburger menu and WordPress integration guide.

4. Community News – 2.5K stars on GitHub, Silex growth, integrated into Puter.

5. Feature Request: 1-Click Deploy – Exploring options like CapRover, YunoHost, and more.

6. FAQ: Secure GitLab and FTP Connections – Security overview and self-hosting option.

➡️ Try Silex now on v3.silex.me

🌟 Website of the Month: Nectar

We’re excited to feature Nectar, an eco-friendly showcase site for a responsible olive cultivation program. With a bold design and high-quality visuals, Nectar achieves an impressive EcoIndex score of B. Its mobile performance scores are also strong, reflecting its commitment to both style and responsibility:

• Performance: 85

• Accessibility: 89

• Best Practices: 100

• SEO: 100

Integrations: Directus, Google Fonts
About the Creator: Internet 2000 Web Studio
Explore the site: www.nectar-io.fr

🚀 November Development Updates

New Hamburger Menu Block
Thanks to JeremyZ, Silex now has a hamburger menu block available in the “+” menu. This addition, powered by grapesjs-navbar, provides an easy, mobile-friendly navbar option. Discover more about this feature on the Silex roadmap and try it out!

➡️ Test it yourself on v3.silex.me

WordPress Integration Documentation: A Milestone for Silex
Our WordPress Integration guide has just been released! This documentation empowers you to build professional, static sites with dynamic data, marking a significant step forward for Silex.

Latest Twitch Live Recaps
Check out our recent Twitch live session on Silex Video to see how Silex handles CSS class management, responsive design, and API integrations. Join us on November 8 for a WordPress + Elementor vs. WordPress + Silex comparison on Nocode France’s Twitch channel.

🌐 Community Highlights: Milestones and New Achievements

Celebrating 2.5K Stars on GitHub
If you haven’t yet, please consider starring Silex on GitHub. It’s a great way to support our growing community and help spread the word!

User Growth on Silex v3
With 7,640 users and about 1,800 new members each month, the Silex family is expanding rapidly. We’re thrilled to see so many creative projects taking shape! If you'd like to show your support or leave a review, check out the ways to contribute as a user.

Silex Joins the Puter Internet OS
Silex is now the default website builder on Puter, an open-source internet OS. Explore how Silex fits into Puter’s vision of privacy-first, user-centered web tools on Puter’s GitHub.

🔧 Feature Request of the Month: 1-Click Deploy for Silex

The 1-click deploy feature request aims to simplify publishing with platforms like CapRover and YunoHost. This feature would enable fast, flexible deployment options, especially valuable for web designers and agencies looking to streamline their workflows.

Here’s a look at the platforms we’re considering for this feature:

• CapRover: An open-source PaaS (Platform as a Service) that turns any server into a deployable environment. CapRover offers a no-code, user-friendly approach to managing applications, aligning with Silex’s values of accessibility and open-source technology.

• Elestio: A managed service platform supporting various open-source projects. Elestio offers easy deployment with robust, managed services, making it accessible for users at all levels.

• YunoHost: A self-hosted platform focused on simplicity. It enables users to manage their own servers and deploy applications easily, emphasizing privacy and open-source values, just like Silex.

• Sandstorm: Known for its strong security and app isolation, Sandstorm allows users to host and manage web applications with a focus on secure, user-controlled environments.

• Dokku: A flexible, Docker-based platform that makes it easy to deploy web applications. With Git-based deployment, Dokku supports designers and developers who value flexible, open-source solutions.

Please vote for this feature on our roadmap and share your thoughts on which platforms should be prioritized. Your input and discussions on the feature page are essential to shaping the future of Silex’s deployment options!

FAQ Spotlight: Understanding Silex Login and Security

When connecting via GitLab or FTP, Silex uses secure protocols: OAuth for GitLab (keeping passwords private) and a one-week session cookie for FTP. For those who prefer complete control, host Silex yourself and manage your data directly. Explore more Silex FAQs and consider contributing to the docs—every addition strengthens our shared knowledge base.

'till next time! And remember, if you have 5 minutes to spare each month, come talk to us on the chat or forums. Together, we can make the best use of your time and contributions to improve Silex.

Feel free to reply to this email if you have any questions or suggestions. We’re here to help!

Freely yours,
Alex Hoyau