Jekyll Theme Chirpy
A minimal, responsive, and feature-rich Jekyll theme for technical writing.
Overview
Chirpy Jekyll Theme is a minimal, responsive, and feature-rich Jekyll theme designed specifically for technical writing. It offers a range of features to enhance the usability and functionality of technical documentation websites.
Features
- Dark / Light Theme Mode: Allows users to switch between a dark and light theme for optimal readability and aesthetic preference.
- Localized UI language: Supports multiple languages, allowing users to display the theme's user interface in their preferred language.
- Pinned Posts on Home Page: Enables users to highlight important or popular posts by pinning them to the home page.
- Hierarchical Categories: Allows for the organization of posts into hierarchical categories, making it easier for users to navigate and find relevant content.
- Trending Tags: Displays trending tags, helping users discover popular topics or navigate to specific content quickly.
- Table of Contents: Generates a table of contents for posts, making it easier for users to navigate long-form content.
- Last Modified Date: Displays the date when a post was last modified, providing users with up-to-date information.
- Syntax Highlighting: Highlights code snippets and syntax elements within posts, improving readability and understanding.
- Mathematical Expressions: Supports the rendering of mathematical expressions using LaTeX syntax.
- Mermaid Diagrams & Flowcharts: Allows users to create diagrams and flowcharts using the Mermaid syntax.
- Dark / Light Mode Images: Ensures images are displayed appropriately in both dark and light theme modes.
- Embed Videos: Allows the embedding of videos within posts, enhancing the multimedia content of the documentation.
- Disqus / Utterances / Giscus Comments: Integrates with popular commenting systems, enabling users to interact and provide feedback on posts.
- Built-in Search: Provides a built-in search functionality, allowing users to search for specific content within the documentation.
- Atom Feeds: Supports Atom feeds, enabling users to subscribe and receive updates for specific content or categories.
- Google Analytics: Integrates with Google Analytics, providing detailed analytics and insights into website usage.
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