Gitjek is a free Jekyll blog template built specifically for deploying a personal blog on GitHub Pages, with a live demo hosted at gitjek.pages.dev. It provides a straightforward blog layout for Jekyll-based websites and includes documentation published on the author's hockeycomputindo.com site.
What is Gitjek?
Gitjek is a static-site blog theme for Jekyll, the Ruby-based static site generator, designed to work with GitHub Pages hosting. The template takes Jekyll blog content (posts written in Markdown) and renders it into a responsive HTML site with a home page, content area, and mobile-friendly display. The project is published on GitHub, with a demo preview at gitjek.pages.dev and a documentation article at hockeycomputindo.com. The author, axcora, also maintains a Buy Me a Coffee donation page.
Key Features
- GitHub Pages ready — The theme is designed for deployment on GitHub Pages, so it works with standard Jekyll static-site workflows.
- Responsive mobile display — The template includes a dedicated mobile view, as shown in the demo screenshots.
- Home page layout — A dedicated home page area displays recent posts and blog content.
- Content area — A structured article section for displaying full posts in a clean reading layout.
- Free download — The template source code is offered for free, with optional donations via Buy Me a Coffee.
- Documentation provided — A setup guide is available at hockeycomputindo.com explaining how to install and customize the theme.
- Uses plain HTML and CSS — No CSS framework is listed on the page, indicating the layout is built with plain HTML and CSS rather than a utility framework.
Who is it for?
- Jekyll bloggers — Individuals who want a fast, static blog hosted on GitHub Pages without paying for web hosting.
- Web developers — Developers who need a minimal Jekyll starter theme to use as a base for client projects or personal sites.
- Technical writers — Writers who publish Markdown-based documentation or notes and want a simple blog layout.
Use cases
- Personal blog: Set up a personal blog on GitHub Pages and publish Markdown posts that render as a clean, responsive site.
- Portfolio-style blog: Use the home page and content area to present project updates and articles.
- Learning Jekyll: Use Gitjek as a reference theme while learning how Jekyll layouts, includes, and configuration work.
FAQ
Is Gitjek free?
Yes, Gitjek is offered as a free download. The author accepts optional donations through Buy Me a Coffee to support continued development.
Does Gitjek work on GitHub Pages?
Yes, the theme is specifically designed for GitHub Pages. It is a Jekyll theme, and GitHub Pages supports Jekyll sites natively, so the template can be deployed directly.
What technology stack does Gitjek use?
Gitjek is built with Jekyll, which generates static HTML files. The template does not list any CSS framework dependency on its page, so it uses plain HTML and CSS for styling.
Where can I find the documentation?
The official documentation is posted at hockeycomputindo.com, with a direct link from the project repository. The demo site is available at gitjek.pages.dev.
