JekyllMail

Overview:

JekyllMail is a tool that allows users to post to their Jekyll or Octopress powered blog by email. It works by logging into a POP3 account, checking for messages with a pre-defined secret in the subject line, converting them into appropriately named files, and saving them in the _posts directory. Users can also attach images to their emails, which will be extracted and saved in a date-specific directory under the Jekyll images directory.

Features:

• Email Posting: Users can post to their blog by sending an email to a configured POP3 account.
• Subject Line Magic: The subject line of the email contains the title of the post and metadata in the form of key-value pairs separated by slashes. One of the required metadata is the "secret" key, which ensures the email is not mistaken for spam.
• Metadata Options: Users can include optional metadata in the subject line to control aspects of the post, such as publication status, markup language, tags, and slug.
• Image Attachments: JekyllMail supports image attachments in emails, which will be extracted and saved in a directory corresponding to the date of the post. The tool also updates the image tags in the email to point to the correct published file path.

Summary:

JekyllMail is a convenient tool for users of Jekyll or Octopress powered blogs to post content by email. It allows for easy posting and control over metadata through the subject line of the email. The tool also supports image attachments, making it a versatile option for bloggers who prefer email-based content creation.