Online-cv (Panel CV style win8)

Online-cv (Panel CV style win8) is an open-source Jekyll theme that turns a GitHub repository into a personal résumé website using a Windows 8 Metro-style panel layout. It was originally collected from cssmoban and modified by GitHub user Locky into a Jekyll theme. The project provides a ready-to-host static site that can be published on GitHub Pages with only a repository fork and a settings change, making it a low-friction way for designers and engineers to present their work experience.

What is Online-cv (Panel CV style win8)?

This is a Jekyll theme — a static site generator template — whose output is a single-page CV site in the visual style of the Windows 8 start screen, with square panel tiles for each section. The theme takes content written in Jekyll's standard format (markdown and YAML configuration files) and generates static HTML that can be served from any web server, most commonly GitHub Pages. The maintainer, Locky, documents that the design was first collected from cssmoban and then adapted into a Jekyll-friendly structure.

Key features

• GitHub Pages ready — the README's installation steps are simply forking the repository and enabling Pages on the master branch, which produces a live site at https://username.github.io/online-cv/.
• Windows 8 panel styling — the layout mimics the flat, square tiles of the Windows 8 Metro interface, which is the theme's defining visual characteristic.
• Designer/engineer focus — the repository description explicitly states the template is "style win8 for designer (or engineer)", indicating it is intended for technical or creative résumés.
• Based on a curated source design — the theme is a modification of a design found on cssmoban, giving it a designed look rather than a default Jekyll theme.
• Free and open source — the theme is hosted on GitHub without any licensing or payment restrictions mentioned.
• Live demo available — the project links to a hosted example at https://jekyller.github.io/online-cv, so users can preview the exact layout before installing.

Who is it for?

Designers and engineers who need an online résumé that stands apart from typical document-style CVs can use this theme to present their skills and experience in a tile-based layout. Jekyll users who want a ready-made personal site can copy the repository and edit content without building a site from scratch. Job seekers who want to host a CV on GitHub Pages can take advantage of the free hosting and quick setup.

How do I install it?

The README outlines a two-step process: first, fork the repository on GitHub; second, go to the repository's Settings and set the GitHub Pages source to "master". After that, the site is available at https://username.github.io/online-cv/. Because it uses Jekyll, further customization is done by editing the theme's layout files and configuration in the repository.

What can you do with it?

• Publish a résumé on GitHub Pages — set up a static CV that is publicly accessible at a personal subdomain without paying for hosting.
• Preview the design before committing — the live demo at https://jekyller.github.io/online-cv lets you see exactly how your content will look.
• Adapt the panel layout for a personal portfolio — even though it is described as a CV, the tile structure can be repurposed to showcase projects or skills.

Is it free?

Yes — the source repository is public on GitHub, and no pricing or premium tiers are mentioned. The installation relies on free GitHub Pages hosting, so the only costs are the user's time to customise the content.