Merlot is a Jekyll theme for GitHub Pages
The Merlot theme is a Jekyll theme designed specifically for GitHub Pages. It provides users with a visually appealing and easy-to-use template for creating websites. With the Merlot theme, users can preview their website’s appearance and make customizations to suit their needs. This theme aims to cater to a wide range of users by offering a balanced combination of simplicity and flexibility.
To use the Merlot theme on your GitHub Pages site, follow these steps:
_config.yml file:# merlot theme
theme: jekyll-theme-merlot
Gemfile:# merlot theme
gem "jekyll-theme-merlot"
Customize the theme by modifying the configuration variables in your site’s _config.yml file. The theme will respect these variables and apply the changes accordingly.
To add your own custom styles, create a file called /assets/css/style.scss in your site and add the following content to the top of the file:
---
---
@import "{{/* site.theme */}}";
You can add any additional custom CSS or Sass styles below the @import line.
If you need to modify the HTML layout of the theme, start by creating a file called /_layouts/default.html in your site. Copy the default layout content from the theme’s repository and paste it into this file. Customize the layout as desired.
To integrate Google Analytics code, paste the latest code provided by Google into the /_includes/head-custom-google-analytics.html file in your Jekyll site.
If you want to override default URLs generated by GitHub, you can specify your desired URLs in the \_config.yml file using the appropriate variable name. For example, if you want to override site.github.url, you should add the following code:
github:
url: your-custom-url
Remember to remove the site. prefix and indent each variable name below github: with two spaces.
For more information and detailed documentation on Jekyll variables, refer to the Jekyll variables documentation.
The Merlot theme for GitHub Pages is a user-friendly and visually appealing Jekyll theme. It offers easy installation and customization options, allowing users to create their websites quickly and efficiently. The theme’s philosophy focuses on simplicity while also providing flexibility for users with specific requirements. With continuous development and an open issues tracker, the Merlot theme aims to meet the majority of users’ needs out of the box.