Tumblelog
A static tumblelog generator available as both a Perl and Python version
Overview
Tumblelog is a static microblog generator available in both Perl and Python versions. The input for the generator is a single "Markdown" file divided into pages by dates and titles. The program can be controlled through command line arguments and it outputs HTML5 pages, a JSON feed, and an RSS feed.
Features
- Available in both Perl and Python versions
- Input is a single "Markdown" file divided into pages by dates and titles
- Can split date pages into multiple articles using "%"
- Supports command line arguments to control the blog
- Generates HTML5 pages, JSON feed, and RSS feed
Python Version
- Install sass and pip3 for Linux.
- For macOS, run the following commands:
$ brew install sass
$ brew install python3
- Generate a stylesheet using the desired style. For example:
$ make stylesheets/steel.css
- Generate the example site without tags:
$ make examplesite-notags
- Generate the example site with tags:
$ make examplesite-tags
- To view the generated site, enter the following URL in your browser: http://localhost:8000/
Perl Version
Installation instructions for the Perl version are currently unavailable. Please refer to the Create a static tumblelog with Perl guide.
Summary
Tumblelog is a static microblog generator that allows users to create microblogs using a single "Markdown" file as input. It supports both Perl and Python versions and offers command line arguments to control the blog's generation. The program outputs HTML5 pages, a JSON feed, and an RSS feed. The installation process is straightforward, with specific instructions provided for both the Perl and Python versions.
- Blog
Blog websites feature posts written by one or more authors, organized by categories and tags, with a section for comments and archives sorted by date or topic. Additional features may include search bar, social media sharing, subscription or RSS feed, about and contact pages, and visual content.