getting-started

Install Theme

Installing Jekyll Theme

Theme Installation Methods

Method 1: Using Bundler

  1. Add theme to Gemfile:
gem 'jekyll-theme-documentation'
  1. Update dependencies:
bundle install

Method 2: Manual Download

  1. Download theme from GitHub
  2. Extract to _themes directory
  3. Update _config.yml:
theme: jekyll-theme-documentation

Theme Configuration

Create or modify _config.yml:

title: Your Site Title
description: Site description
theme: jekyll-theme-documentation

# Theme-specific settings
theme_settings:
  header_text: Welcome
  footer_text: © 2025 Your Name

Customization

  • Override theme defaults
  • Add custom CSS in assets/css/
  • Modify layouts in _layouts/

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure theme compatibility with Jekyll version
  • Check theme documentation
  • Verify gem installation