Mr_poole

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A butler for Jekyll

Overview

Mr. Poole is a butler for Jekyll, a popular static website generator. It provides a command-line interface for creating and publishing posts and drafts for Jekyll blogs. The gem is named after the literary character Mr. Poole, who serves Jekyll faithfully and attempts to do a good job, just like this gem aims to do.

Features

  • Command-line application with four subcommands: post, draft, publish, and unpublish.
  • Generates timestamped posts in the _posts directory with customizable slugs.
  • Creates untimestamped drafts in the _drafts directory.
  • Publishes drafts by moving them from _drafts to _posts and renaming them.

Summary

Mr. Poole is a useful gem for Jekyll users who prefer using the command line for creating and managing posts and drafts. It provides a straightforward interface and handy subcommands to streamline the publishing process. With features like customizable slugs and automatic file opening, Mr. Poole offers a convenient solution for bloggers using Jekyll.