Overview

The Minimal theme is a Jekyll theme designed specifically for GitHub Pages. It aims to provide users with a simple and quick way to create their websites. The theme comes with default configurations that should meet the majority of users’ needs out of the box. However, it also allows for customization and additional complexity for users with specific requirements.

Features

• Lightweight and minimalistic design
• Easy to customize and modify
• Compatible with GitHub Pages

Installation

To use the Minimal theme, follow these steps:

1. Add the following code snippet to your site’s _config.yml file:

# Minimal theme configuration variables
theme: jekyll-theme-minimal

2. Optionally, if you want to preview your site on your computer, add the following code snippet to your site’s Gemfile:

group :jekyll_plugins do
  gem "github-pages", "~> VERSION", :group => :jekyll_plugins
end

Note: Replace VERSION with the desired version of the Minimal theme.

Summary

The Minimal theme for GitHub Pages is a lightweight and easy-to-use Jekyll theme that allows users to quickly create their websites. It comes with default configurations that cater to the majority of users’ needs but also allows for customization and additional complexity if required. With its minimalistic design, the theme provides a clean and professional look to websites hosted on GitHub Pages.