Awesome Jekyll Editors

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A collection of awesome Jekyll editors

Overview

The content discusses various Jekyll editors and tools that can be used for managing Jekyll websites. It includes both open source and commercial options, with a focus on visual editors, content management systems (CMS), and classic editors and addons.

Features

  • Netlify CMS: A content management system for static site generators. It offers a visual editor and is open source.
  • Prose: A content editor for GitHub designed for managing websites. It provides a web interface for editing documents.
  • Jekyll Admin: A Jekyll plugin that offers a classic CMS-style visual editor in the browser for writing posts and managing Jekyll sites.
  • Federalist: A content management system for publishing static government websites. It automates common tasks and integrates with GitHub, Prose, and Amazon Web Services.
  • MrHyde: An Android app that allows adding and editing posts, drafts, and files for Jekyll websites. It includes a preview feature.
  • Little Jekyll: A desktop app for managing Jekyll websites. It provides an overview and control of Jekyll processes.
  • Content Editor: A web interface for editing documents on GitHub.
  • JekyllPad: A seamless online content editor for Jekyll and GitHub Pages. It integrates with GitHub and helps with crafting Markdown blog posts, managing tags, and categorizing content.
  • CloudCannon: A static site content management system (CMS) with pricing plans per user/month. It offers features like online editing and collaboration.
  • Siteleaf: A visual CMS with markdown and advanced metadata editor. It is suitable for use with clients and non-technical users and includes a full content API.
  • Forestry.io: A content management system (CMS) for Jekyll with pricing plans. It offers features like online editing, collaboration, and version control.
  • Stastic: A content management system (CMS) for Jekyll currently in beta. It offers free pricing for early adopters.

Summary

The article provides a comprehensive list of Jekyll editors and tools, both open source and commercial. It covers visual editors, content management systems (CMS), and classic editors and addons. The different options offer a range of features, from web interfaces and mobile apps to desktop applications. Developers and non-technical users can choose the editor or tool that best suits their needs for managing Jekyll websites.