Jekyll Chapterbook

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GitHub Pages-compatible Jekyll theme for a book with chapters and parts in a style reminiscent of GitBook.

Overview:

This Jekyll theme is inspired by GitBook and focuses on organizing pages into book chapters and parts. It does not require any plugins and works seamlessly with GitHub Pages. Designed for gradually writing a book over time, the theme supports easy reorganization of chapters and parts, publicly sharing work-in-progress, quick editing on-the-go, and efficient numbering of parts and chapters.

Features:

  • Organization: Easily organizes pages into book chapters and parts.
  • No Plugins: Functions natively without relying on plugins.
  • GitHub Pages Compatibility: Runs seamlessly on GitHub Pages without custom plugins.
  • Portable HTML Output: Outputs static html files that can be used offline or hosted anywhere.
  • Reorganization Support: Facilitates reorganizing chapters and parts without breaking existing links.
  • Public and Draft Versions: Makes work-in-progress publicly available while keeping drafts private.
  • Mobile Editing: Supports quick editing of the book, including mobile editing capabilities.
  • Automatic Numbering: Automatically numbers parts and chapters for systematic organization.

Summary:

This Jekyll theme offers a simple and effective way to organize content into book chapters and parts, allowing for easy reorganization, seamless compatibility with GitHub Pages, and convenient mobile editing capabilities. With features like automatic numbering, public and draft versions support, and no reliance on plugins, this theme is ideal for authors looking to gradually build and publish a book over time.