Stisla Jekyll

Stisla for Jekyll is a free Bootstrap admin dashboard template distributed as a Ruby gem, with the specific job of bringing the Stisla admin UI into Jekyll sites. It takes a standard Jekyll project configuration — a Gemfile and a _config.yml — and outputs a theme-ready dashboard interface using Stisla's Bootstrap components.

What is Stisla for Jekyll?

Stisla for Jekyll is a Jekyll theme gem that ports the Stisla Bootstrap admin template into a structure Jekyll can consume directly. You add gem "stisla-jekyll" to your project's Gemfile, set theme: stisla-jekyll in your _config.yml, and run bundle to install it; after that, Jekyll builds your site with Stisla's layouts, includes, Sass, and assets. The project is maintained by SunDi3yansyah on GitHub under the MIT License, and it links to the original Stisla homepage at getstisla.com and its documentation at getstisla.com/docs.

What makes Stisla Jekyll stand out?

• Free Bootstrap admin template — The theme is built on Stisla, a free Bootstrap admin template, so you get dashboard UI components without licensing costs.
• Ruby gem distribution — Install it with gem "stisla-jekyll" in your Gemfile or gem install stisla-jekyll standalone, then activate it with theme: stisla-jekyll.
• Standard Jekyll theme structure — Files live in _layouts, _includes, _sass, and assets, which means you can override any part of the theme like any other Jekyll theme.
• Local development workflow — Run bundle exec jekyll serve to test the theme at http://localhost:4000; changes regenerate on refresh.
• Open source MIT License — Released under the MIT License, so you can reuse, modify, and redistribute the theme freely.
• CI and gem badges — The repository shows Travis CI build status, a RubyGems version badge, and download counts, indicating active distribution.

Who is it for?

• Jekyll site owners who want an admin dashboard without hand-coding Bootstrap HTML and CSS from scratch.
• Ruby developers who manage Jekyll projects and prefer installing a theme gem over copying static template files.
• Open source maintainers who need a free, MIT-licensed dashboard theme they can fork and customize.

What can you do with Stisla Jekyll?

• Build an admin dashboard — Use the theme to turn a Jekyll site into a Stisla-style dashboard interface with layouts and components included.
• Customize the UI — Override any file in _layouts, _includes, _sass, or assets to change the look and behavior.
• Integrate with Jekyll content — Populate the themed pages using Jekyll's normal data, collection, and page structure.

How does Stisla Jekyll work?

Installation follows the standard Jekyll theme gem flow: add gem "stisla-jekyll" to your Gemfile, add theme: stisla-jekyll to _config.yml, run bundle, and then bundle exec jekyll serve for local preview. The README's Usage section is marked WIP, so detailed usage instructions are not yet written.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Free, open source under MIT, easy gem-based installation, and a familiar Jekyll theme structure.
• Cons: The Usage documentation is marked WIP, so you may need to explore the theme files to understand configuration options beyond installation.

FAQ

Is Stisla for Jekyll free?

Yes, Stisla for Jekyll is released under the MIT License, which allows free use, modification, and distribution with attribution.

How do I install Stisla for Jekyll?

Add gem "stisla-jekyll" to your Jekyll site's Gemfile, add theme: stisla-jekyll to _config.yml, then run bundle. You can also install it manually with gem install stisla-jekyll.

Does Stisla for Jekyll replace the original Stisla template?

No, it's a Jekyll theme version of Stisla. The original Stisla Bootstrap template remains available at getstisla.com, and this gem packages it for Jekyll sites.

What is the project's current development status?

The repository includes Travis CI build status and gem version badges, but the README marks the Usage section as WIP, indicating the theme is still under active development.