1pct.fr is a Jekyll static website template that powers the French podcast "Un Podcast Trans", a show featuring trans folks, built to be deployed on GitHub Pages.
What is 1pct.fr?
1pct.fr is the source repository for the website of a French podcast called "Un Podcast Trans" (A Trans Podcast). The template is built with Jekyll, a static site generator, and is designed to be hosted on GitHub Pages for free. It takes content written in Markdown and Liquid templates and outputs a complete static website. The repository includes the full Jekyll configuration and dependencies needed to generate the site.
Key Features
- Jekyll static site generator — generates a database-free website from Markdown and Liquid templates, which is fast to serve and easy to maintain.
- GitHub Pages ready — the template is intended to be published on GitHub Pages, which provides free hosting for static sites.
- French-language podcast site — content is written in French and centers on trans experiences, making it a culturally specific template.
- Local development workflow — instructions include installing Bundler, running
bundle install, and previewing withbundle exec jekyll serveon localhost:4000. - Blog and podcast structure — repository metadata lists topics "blog" and "podcast", indicating the site is organized around posts or episodes.
Who is it for?
- French-speaking podcasters: they can use this template to launch a static podcast website without needing a backend or content management system.
- Trans creators and community members: the podcast's stated purpose is featuring trans folks, so the template serves as a starting point for similar personal or community storytelling sites.
- Jekyll beginners: the minimal build instructions and GitHub Pages deployment make it a straightforward example of a Jekyll project.
What can you do with 1pct.fr?
- Podcasters: publish a lightweight site for a podcast, with episodes and show notes written in Markdown.
- Trans community members: create a personal blog to share stories and experiences in French, using a template already themed around trans voices.
- Static site learners: study how a real Jekyll site is configured, including its Gemfile and local server setup.
How does 1pct.fr work?
The build process is described in the repository readme. First, install Bundler with gem install bundler. Then, inside the project directory, run bundle install to install the required Jekyll dependencies. Finally, bundle exec jekyll serve builds the site and runs it on a local server at localhost:4000 so you can preview it before deploying.
FAQ
Is 1pct.fr free to use?
The template is hosted on GitHub Pages, which offers free hosting for public repositories. The repository itself is public on GitHub, and the build tooling (Ruby, Bundler, Jekyll) is open source. No pricing information is stated in the repository.
What technology does 1pct.fr use?
It uses Jekyll, a static site generator written in Ruby, along with Bundler for dependency management. The site is intended for deployment on GitHub Pages, which natively supports Jekyll builds.
How do I run the site locally?
Follow the readme: install Bundler, run bundle install, then bundle exec jekyll serve. The site will be available at localhost:4000 unless configured otherwise.
What language is the site in?
The podcast description and the site's content are in French. The project is for a French-language podcast called "Un Podcast Trans".
