Emacs Redux
Emacs Redux is an open-source Jekyll blog template that powers a blog dedicated to Emacs, the "One True Editor", and is designed for direct deployment on GitHub Pages.
What is Emacs Redux?
Emacs Redux is the source code of a blog about Emacs, built with Jekyll and hosted on GitHub Pages. It takes Markdown posts and layouts as input and produces a static, database-free website as output. The repository is maintained by its author on GitHub and is open for pull requests.
Key Features
- Jekyll-powered static site — Uses the Jekyll static site generator to convert Markdown and Liquid templates into plain HTML files, so the blog needs no server-side database or application runtime.
- GitHub Pages ready — The site is configured to deploy directly to GitHub Pages, making hosting free and version-controlled.
- Emacs-focused content — The blog is dedicated to Emacs, so the templates and structure are tailored for publishing Emacs tips, tutorials, and commentary.
- Open-source and forkable — The full source code is available on GitHub, so anyone can fork the repository to create their own Jekyll blog.
- Community contribution workflow — The author explicitly welcomes pull requests that fix typos, grammar issues, and visual glitches, which is a lightweight contribution model for readers.
Who is it for?
- Emacs users who want to start a blog devoted to the editor and need a simple, working Jekyll setup.
- Jekyll beginners who want a real, minimal codebase to study and adapt for their own static sites.
- Open-source contributors who want to practice by fixing typos or layout bugs in a small, friendly project.
What can you do with Emacs Redux?
- Launch a personal tech blog: Fork the repository, replace the posts with your own Markdown, and publish on GitHub Pages within minutes.
- Learn Jekyll by example: Read the repository's layouts, includes, and configuration to see how a real Jekyll site is structured.
- Contribute back to the project: Submit pull requests for spelling corrections, grammar fixes, or CSS tweaks, and you'll be helping the blog improve.
How does Emacs Redux work?
The repository is built with Jekyll, so you write posts as Markdown files, and Jekyll processes them with the site's layouts and style sheets to generate static HTML. The resulting site is then pushed to GitHub Pages, which serves it automatically.
Pricing
Emacs Redux is free and open source; the repository is publicly available on GitHub, and there is no mention of any paid tiers.
FAQ
What is Emacs Redux?
Emacs Redux is a blog about the Emacs editor, and this repository contains the Jekyll source code that builds the site for GitHub Pages.
Is Emacs Redux free?
Yes, the code is openly available on GitHub, and the site itself is hosted on GitHub Pages, so hosting is free as well.
Can I use this template for my own blog?
Yes, because the repository is open source, you can fork it, customize the layouts and styles, and publish your own static blog with the same Jekyll setup.
