Jekyll Octopod is an unmaintained Ruby gem that adds podcast publishing to Jekyll static sites, built by Stefan Haslinger and distributed as a Jekyll extension. The project ceased active development on November 9, 2020.
What is Jekyll Octopod?
Jekyll Octopod is a podcast publishing extension for the static site generator Jekyll. It is distributed as a Ruby gem, as indicated by the Gem Version badge, and plugs into a Jekyll project to provide podcast-specific functionality. The project was maintained by Stefan Haslinger and reached 59 releases and 204 commits before being declared unmaintained on November 9, 2020, after 1690 days of maintenance. It has its own project site at jekyll-octopod.github.io.
What makes Jekyll Octopod stand out?
- Jekyll-native podcasting — It brings podcast publishing to Jekyll, a static site generator that does not include podcast support out of the box.
- Ruby gem packaging — It is installed and updated as a standard Ruby gem, following the typical Jekyll plugin workflow.
- Long development history — The project accumulated 1690 days of maintenance, 204 commits, and 59 releases before being discontinued.
- GitHub-hosted source — The code is available on GitHub, allowing anyone to fork or review the implementation.
Who should use Jekyll Octopod?
- Jekyll users who podcast — Podcasters who already run a Jekyll-based site can use this extension to add podcast publishing without abandoning their static-site workflow.
- Developers building static podcast sites — Developers who prefer Jekyll over dynamic platforms can integrate podcast capabilities directly into their site's build process.
- Archivists and self-hosters — People who want to keep their podcast on their own infrastructure, relying on a static generator for speed and simplicity.
FAQ
Is Jekyll Octopod still maintained?
No. As of November 9, 2020, the maintainer stopped work on the project due to lack of time, after 1690 days of maintenance. The repository remains available on GitHub, but there are no active maintainers.
Does Jekyll Octopod work with the latest Jekyll versions?
Compatibility with current Jekyll versions is uncertain because the project has not been updated since 2020. It was built as a Jekyll extension, but you should test it against your Jekyll version before relying on it.
Where can I find the Jekyll Octopod source code?
The source code is hosted on GitHub under the jekyll-octopod organization. The project site at jekyll-octopod.github.io provides additional links and documentation.
