7. Static Export

MeshCMS offers an option to export a static copy of the site. That copy can be served by any HTTP server (e.g. Apache) without the need of a Java Servlet container. For example, you could use static export to edit a site in the Intranet using a local Tomcat, then publishing the site on an external server at any time.

Please note that the lack of a servlet container means that modules that require server interaction (like Mail and Comments) won't work as expected. All others will work since their content (e.g. gallery thumbnails) will be generated while exporting.

To perform a static export, some parameters must be specified: