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Johngrib Jekyll Skeleton

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Overview

If you're looking to create a personal blog that combines the power of Vimwiki, Jekyll, and GitHub Pages, you're in for a treat! This combination allows for a highly customizable and powerful blogging experience, granting a seamless way to manage your content and leverage the benefits of version control. Setting up with a skeleton blog template ensures you can hit the ground running without unnecessary clutter from pre-existing content.

The initial steps involve forking a skeleton repository, which provides a clean slate to work with. You'll need to have Ruby installed on your system, and following through with the dependency setup is straightforward. With this setup, you'll gain an intuitive framework to organize your thoughts, essays, and documentation while ensuring that updates to your blog are efficient and automated.

Features

  • Structured Blogging: Easily create and manage blog posts using a categorized directory structure under the _wiki folder.

  • Automatic Metadata: Implement Git Hooks to ensure that new entries automatically update necessary metadata before each commit.

  • Custom Categories: Effortlessly create new categories by simply adding Markdown files in the _wiki folder, enhancing organization for your blog content.

  • Dependency Management: Utilize Bundler for managing Ruby dependencies, ensuring your environment is set up with the right versions needed for smooth operation.

  • Node Module Integration: Run scripts like generateData.js to automate metadata generation, supported by additional NPM packages as required.

  • Flexible Layouts: Assign different layouts to your content based on its type, allowing for a tailored presentation for each category and article type.

  • Documentation and Tutorials: The skeleton includes comprehensive documentation to guide you through setup and usage, making it accessible for beginners and experienced users alike.

  • Version Control with GitHub: Benefit from the seamless integration of Git for version control, allowing you to easily track changes and backup your work.