Jekyll Gitbook

Theme by Sighingnow

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Updated: 30 Jul 2024

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Build Jekyll site with GitBook style!

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Overview

The Jekyll GitBook theme is designed to give a GitBook look to Jekyll websites. It allows users to deploy GitBook-style sites on GitHub Pages without the need to generate and upload HTML files every time there are changes to the original repository. This theme also supports features such as full-text search, code highlight customization, table of contents generation, Google Analytics integration, Disqus comments, and the ability to add extra stylesheets and JavaScript elements.

Features

• GitBook Style: Gives Jekyll websites a GitBook look and feel.
• GitHub Pages Deployment: Allows easy deployment to GitHub Pages without generating and uploading HTML files.
• Full-Text Search: Powered by the gitbook-plugin-search-pro plugin and enabled by default.
• Code Highlight Customization: Users can configure the code highlight style in the _config.yaml file.
• Table of Contents Generation: Uses jekyll-toc to generate a table of contents for each page.
• Google Analytics Integration: Supports embedding Google Analytics, CNZZ, and Application Insights with minimal configuration.
• Disqus Comments: Enables Disqus comments on Jekyll websites.
• Extra StyleSheet or Javascript Elements: Users can add additional CSS or JavaScript references using configuration collections.

Installation

To install the Jekyll GitBook theme, you can follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository and add your markdown posts to the _posts folder.
2. Use the theme as a remote theme in your _config.yml file.
3. Deploy locally using Ruby and Gemfiles.

For more detailed instructions on installation and configuration, you can refer to the official guide.

Summary

The Jekyll GitBook theme is a powerful tool that allows users to transform their Jekyll websites into GitBook-style sites and deploy them easily on GitHub Pages. With features such as full-text search, code highlight customization, table of contents generation, and integration with Google Analytics and Disqus comments, this theme provides a comprehensive solution for creating professional-looking documentation and blog sites.