Slate And Simple Jekyll Theme

screenshot of Slate And Simple Jekyll Theme

A sleek Jekyll theme for blogs with clean typography and post featured images.

Overview:

Slate+Simple is a beautifully designed theme for Jekyll blogs that embodies a sleek and minimalistic aesthetic. With its light-on-dark color scheme, it offers a modern touch while ensuring that reading remains comfortable and engaging. Built upon the foundations of the Clean+Simple Theme by Nathan Rooy, Slate+Simple is not just visually appealing but also rich in functionality, making it an excellent choice for bloggers looking to enhance their online presence.

The theme encourages customization and community contributions, being released under the MIT open source license. This opens up exciting possibilities for users who wish to modify the design and functionality to suit their specific needs and preferences.

Features:

  • Crisp Typography: Slate+Simple boasts sharp, clear fonts that enhance readability and provide a professional look to your blog content.
  • Featured Images: Each post can showcase a featured image, adding visual interest and enticing readers to engage with your writing.
  • YAML Header Support: Easily manage post attributes such as title, subtitle, author, date, categories, and tags through simple YAML headers.
  • MathJax Compatibility: Perfect for educational or technical blogs, this feature allows for beautiful rendering of mathematical equations written in LaTeX.
  • Font Awesome Icons: Integrate stylish icons into your posts effortlessly with included Font Awesome support for a modern and dynamic appearance.
  • Open Source: Being under the MIT license, it encourages community improvements, allowing users to tweak and enhance the theme to fit their vision.