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Kaslaanka

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Updated: 3 May 2025
21 Stars

A minimalist and text oriented blog/personal website theme for Hugo.

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Overview

Kaslaanka is a minimalist theme for Hugo, ideal for creating a blog or personal website. It is highly customizable and does not require any javascript. This theme removes unnecessary features, such as comments, progressivly, and highlight.js, and allows for better customization options, including multiple languages support.

Features

  • Minimalist theme: Kaslaanka provides a clean and minimalist design, allowing for easy reading and navigation.
  • Easily customizable: Use custom.css to personalize the theme and make it reflect your own style.
  • Easy to setup: Install Hugo using the setup guide, create a new Hugo site, and add the theme to your site to get started.
  • Optional javascript usage: Kaslaanka does not rely on javascript, making it lightweight and fast.
  • Works as a blog or personal website: Use Kaslaanka for your blog or as a platform to showcase your personal projects.
  • Creative space: Kaslaanka provides a space for you to be creative and showcase your work or interests.
  • Support for unlisted articles: Make certain articles unlisted, allowing for private or hidden content.
  • Categories and tags: Improve organization and navigation by adding categories and tags to your posts.

Installation

To install the Kaslaanka theme, follow these steps:

  1. Install Hugo using the setup guide provided.
  2. Create a new Hugo site.
  3. Add the Kaslaanka theme to your Hugo site.
  4. Add the following line to your config.toml file to use the theme: theme = "kaslaanka".
  5. Customize your site by adding the necessary parameters to your config file. Instructions for adding these parameters are provided.
  6. Run the terminal command provided to see the progress of your site. It will typically serve on http://localhost:1313/.
  7. Add your projects to the homepage by following the instructions given.
  8. Add navigation links to your site.
  9. Refer to the Hugo documentation for further information and continue customizing your site.

Summary

Kaslaanka is a minimalist theme for Hugo that offers easy customization and setup. It eliminates unnecessary features and allows for a greater level of control over the appearance and functionality of your site. With support for unlisted articles, categories, and tags, Kaslaanka provides a simple yet versatile platform for blogging or creating a personal website.