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Tail

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Updated: 14 Jan 2026
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Jekyll blog theme, designed for better writing workflow

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Overview

TailTail is a sleek and minimalist Jekyll blog theme that brings an efficient blogging experience. Heavily inspired by the popular Tale theme, it includes minor fixes and significant under-the-hood enhancements. TailTail is ideally designed for users who want to streamline the process of maintaining their blog, allowing for a quick setup with pre-existing Markdown files.

This theme not only simplifies installation but also offers a range of modern features to enhance usability. With TailTail, you can get your blog up and running in no time, making it an excellent choice for bloggers looking for both style and functionality.

Features

  • Dark Mode: Enjoy a visually comfortable reading experience with a built-in dark mode option.
  • Flexible Filename Support: Now you can create posts without worrying about the YYYY-MM-DD format in their filenames.
  • Search Functionality: Integrated Pagefind allows visitors to easily search through your content.
  • Popup Footnotes: Enhance readability by providing footnotes that appear in a popup format.
  • Bi-directional Linking: Enjoy Wiki-style linking that’s compatible with Obsidian for seamless navigation between related posts.
  • Commenting via Email: Engage with your readers through email, facilitating direct communication.
  • Responsive Design: The theme is designed to look great on all devices, ensuring an optimal browsing experience.
  • Easy Installation: Quickly set up your blog by simply copying your Markdown files to the appropriate folder after minor configuration.