Use Node as the build tool
StaticX hosts the static output that Node tooling generates, not the Node process itself.
Framework hosting
Node.js hosting for static builds
Host static assets produced by Node.js tooling. StaticX does not run long-lived Node servers.
Keep dependencies out of public files
Upload dist, build, public, out, or another browser-ready folder, not node_modules or server internals.
Pair with external backends
If your static frontend calls APIs, host those APIs on a runtime service and keep StaticX focused on the site.
Publish static output produced by Node.js tooling
Use npm scripts to build files, then deploy only the public browser assets to StaticX.
Run the npm build
Use the project script that writes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and assets into a static output folder.
Remove server-only files
Exclude package caches, private config, server code, and files not meant for visitors.
Deploy static assets
Upload the output root and publish a new StaticX version for history and rollback.
Node.js can build the site without serving it.
Many static sites use Node.js only during development: bundling, minifying, generating HTML, or compiling assets.
StaticX fits that model. It receives the generated files and serves them as immutable releases while any server-side API remains outside the static hosting layer.
Node.js static output boundaries
No long-running process
StaticX does not run Express servers, queues, scheduled jobs, or WebSocket services.
No node_modules upload
Dependencies are build inputs, not public website assets.
API URLs are client config
Browser calls should target external API endpoints configured safely at build time.
Questions about Node.js Hosting
Short, practical answers for using this page safely.
Can StaticX run my Node.js app?
No. StaticX hosts static files generated by Node tooling. Runtime Node apps need another host.
Which Node output folder should I upload?
Upload the folder your build script creates for browser assets, commonly dist, build, public, out, or _site.
Can a Node-based generator deploy through CLI?
Yes. Run the build script, then call the StaticX CLI or API with a scoped token.
Can Node projects still use StaticX forms?
Yes, when the generated HTML includes StaticX-compatible form markup.