Smol

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A minimal, monospaced blogging theme for Hugo that respects your privacy and is easy on your bandwidth.

Overview

Smol is a minimal, monospaced blogging theme for Hugo that prioritizes privacy and bandwidth optimization. It is based on the Blank theme created by Vimux. Smol does not use JavaScript, Google spyware, or any kind of tracking. It also avoids external dependencies, embedded fonts, and comment sections. The theme supports dark mode, depending on the user's operating system settings.

Features

  • No JavaScript: Smol does not rely on JavaScript, making it lightweight and fast.
  • No Google spyware or tracking: The theme respects user privacy by avoiding any kind of tracking or spyware from Google.
  • No external dependencies: Smol does not have any external dependencies, keeping the theme minimal and self-contained.
  • No embedded fonts or comment sections: The absence of embedded fonts and comment sections further reduces bandwidth usage.
  • Dark mode support: Smol supports dark mode, adjusting its appearance based on the user's operating system settings.

Summary

Smol is a minimal blogging theme for Hugo that focuses on privacy and bandwidth optimization. It offers features like no JavaScript usage, no Google spyware or tracking, and no external dependencies. The theme also supports dark mode and provides installation instructions for easy setup. If you encounter any issues or have ideas for new features, you can contribute to the theme's development through the issue tracker or by creating a pull request. Smol is released under the MIT license.