Calligraphy is a theme for Hugo static site generator focused on the beauty of it's content.
Overview
The Calligraphy theme is designed for the Hugo static site generator and focuses on showcasing the beauty of the content. It provides an elegant and simple canvas for high readability. The theme is created by Patrick A Collins and is released under the MIT License.
Features
- Beautiful design that emphasizes the content
- Customizable theme files for personalization
- Includes exampleSite folder for easy site structure reference
- Utilizes Hugo’s built-in server for local preview
- Licensed under the MIT License
Installation
There are two different methods to install the Calligraphy theme, depending on your usage and contribution plans.
Clone Repository:
- Navigate to the root directory of your site.
- Clone the Calligraphy theme repository.
- The theme files will be located under themes/calligraphy.
- To update the theme to the latest version, navigate to the root directory and update the theme files.
Submodule:
- Navigate to the root directory of your site.
- Add the Calligraphy theme as a submodule.
- The theme files will be located under themes/calligraphy.
- To update the theme to the latest version, navigate to the root directory and update the submodule.
Modifying
- To customize the theme for personal use, create a duplicate file at the root directory.
- Refer to Hugo’s documentation for the lookup order to ensure your files are used instead of the theme files.
- This allows customization without making your site incompatible with future theme versions.
Summary
The Calligraphy theme for Hugo static site generator offers a beautiful and elegant design focused on showcasing content. It provides customizable options and includes an exampleSite folder for easy site structure reference. The theme can be installed either by cloning the repository or adding it as a submodule. It allows for customization without affecting compatibility with future theme updates. Calligraphy is released under the MIT License, providing flexibility for usage and modification.
