Locus is a lightweight, MDX-powered publishing framework designed for people who think in maps, patterns, and connections. It gives you a clean, structured space to write, organize, and present ideas without the noise of a traditional CMS.
A Place Defined by Thought
Locus treats every piece of writing as a point in a larger shape. Frontmatter becomes metadata. MDX becomes expression. Collections become geometry. You write, and Locus draws the lines.
Whether you’re building a personal notebook, a public archive, or a long-form digital garden, Locus gives you the tools to shape your thinking with clarity and intention.
Built on Simple, Durable Ideas
- MDX-first: Write in Markdown, extend with components.
- Frontmatter-driven: Structure your content with clean metadata.
- Static by design: Fast, portable, and easy to deploy anywhere.
- Minimal footprint: No dashboards, no databases, no clutter.
- Locus stays out of your way so your ideas can move freely.
Your Map, Your Structure
Every page is a coordinate. Every tag is a vector. Every collection is a shape. Locus helps you build a world of meaning from the points you choose to plot.
Use it to:
- Build a personal knowledge base
- Publish essays or notes
- Organize research
- Create a digital garden
- Map ideas over time
Start Plotting
Locus isn’t a platform. It’s a place. A quiet coordinate plane for curious minds.
Define your points. Draw your lines. Shape your world.