Overview:

The Plain is a minimalist Jekyll theme designed for personal blog use. Inspired by Leonard Lamprecht’s leo theme, it aims to provide a distraction-free environment for both the writer and readers to focus on the important content.

Features:

• Minimalist design
• Ideal for personal blogs
• Inspired by Leonard Lamprecht’s leo theme
• Distraction-free environment
• Easy installation and setup
• Compatible with Jekyll host platforms
• Customizable settings
• MIT License

Installation:

On an unlimited Jekyll host:

1. Add the following line to your Gemfile:

gem 'the-plain', '~> 1.0'

2. Run bundle install to install the plugin.
3. Add the following code to your site’s _config.yml file:

theme: the-plain

4. Copy and modify the theme settings from the repository’s _config.yml file to your own.

On GitHub:

1. Add the following line to your Gemfile:

gem 'jekyll-remote-theme', '~> 0.4'

2. Run bundle install to install the plugin.
3. Add the following code to your site’s _config.yml file:

plugins:
  - jekyll-remote-theme
remote_theme: heiswayi/the-plain

4. Copy and modify the theme settings from the repository’s _config.yml file to your own.

Summary:

The Plain is a minimalist Jekyll theme that provides a distraction-free environment for personal blogs. It is easy to install and offers customizable settings to tailor the theme to your preferences. Whether you’re hosting on Jekyll or GitHub, this theme is a great choice for those who prioritize simplicity and focus in their writing.