Lanyon

Overview:

Lanyon is a Jekyll theme that focuses on placing content first by utilizing a hidden drawer for navigation. Built on top of Poole, Lanyon provides a fully furnished Jekyll setup. It offers customizable options and comes with eight optional themes based on the base16 color scheme. Lanyon also allows for reverse layout and the ability to show an open sidebar on page load. The theme is developed by Mark Otto and is open sourced under the MIT license.

Features:

Content-focused design with hidden navigation drawer
Customizable options via classes on the <body> element
Sidebar menu for easy navigation
Eight optional themes based on the base16 color scheme
Reverse layout option for page orientation
Sidebar overlay class for sidebar overlapping the content
Ability to show an open sidebar on page load
Developed by Mark Otto and open sourced under the MIT license

Installation:

To install Lanyon, follow these steps:

Download and install Jekyll if you haven’t already.
Download the Lanyon theme files.
In the downloaded theme folder, navigate to the _config.yml file and make any necessary configuration changes.
Copy the theme files to your Jekyll project’s folder.
Run the Jekyll server using the following command:

$ jekyll serve

Open your browser and visit http://localhost:4000 to view your site with the Lanyon theme applied.

Summary:

Lanyon is a content-focused Jekyll theme that prioritizes the presentation and accessibility of website content. It provides customizable options, sidebar navigation, and a variety of themes to choose from. With features like reverse layout and the ability to show an open sidebar on page load, Lanyon offers flexibility and ease of use. Developed by Mark Otto and open sourced under the MIT license, Lanyon is a popular choice for those looking for a clean and functional Jekyll theme.