Overview
File-based static hosting built around draft and published state
Dashing accepts built static output from any workflow, manages it as a hosted filesystem, previews draft on a stable hostname, and publishes explicitly.
Core loop upload to draft, preview, publish folder + zip + file patch
Local deploy
Accept built output directly
upload a folder or zip without coupling the product to repos, builds, or CI
Agent patch
Update one file or many
full deploys, batch ops, and single-file edits all resolve to the same hosted tree
Portal edit
Fix the live site without leaving the browser
browse files, edit text, replace binaries, preview draft, and publish cleanly
What this product owns
The file tree
the hosted site is understood as files and folders, not as a repo or CMS schema.
Publish state
draft and published stay separate so preview is safe and production moves deliberately.
Stable serving
preview and published traffic resolve against known revision state instead of a mutable current folder.
Current v1 shape
Already live
persistent sites, files, preview, publish, browser uploads, and text editing
Strong next step
import/export polish, better file management UX, and custom-domain wiring
Out of scope
build orchestration, repo hosting, SSR, and a visual site builder