The Minimum is a Jekyll theme whose GitHub repository now serves as a redirect notice, pointing visitors to the Jekyll Bootstrap project where all future development will occur.
What is The Minimum?
The Minimum is a theme for Jekyll, a static site generator that transforms Markdown and Liquid template files into a static HTML website. The repository description identifies it as "the_minimum theme for jekyll", and the page shows the project has been watched and starred 41 times on GitHub. The original repository no longer contains active theme development: the author has moved the project to the Jekyll Bootstrap repository, where new themes and improvements to existing themes will be published. The author explicitly thanks anyone who watched or forked the original repo, but asks that future watchers and forks go to the Jekyll Bootstrap repo instead. A fork of the original repository exists, but the author recommends against following it.
Key Features
This repository page lists no screenshots, installation steps, or documented features, so the only verifiable attributes are the ones below.
- Jekyll-based — The theme is designed for Jekyll, meaning it works with the Jekyll build pipeline that produces static HTML from Markdown content and Liquid templates.
- Minimal design intent — The theme's name, "the_minimum", indicates a minimal approach to site layout, though no preview image is available on the page.
- Migration to Jekyll Bootstrap — The author has chosen Jekyll Bootstrap as the basis for future theme work, so the theme's next iterations will live in that repository.
- Community interest — The repo accumulated 41 stars, suggesting a modest level of interest before the move.
Who is The Minimum for?
The Minimum targets Jekyll users who want a simple, stripped-down theme for a static website or blog. Because the repository provides no layout details, the actual design must be evaluated at the Jekyll Bootstrap destination. The author is a Jekyll theme developer, so the project also serves as a reference for others building Jekyll themes within the Jekyll Bootstrap ecosystem. Anyone starting a new Jekyll site who prefers minimal aesthetics would be the likely audience.
What can you do with The Minimum?
- Jekyll site owners — Follow the Jekyll Bootstrap repository to obtain the latest version of The Minimum and any new themes the author releases.
- Jekyll learners — Use the author's theme repository history as an example of migrating a standalone Jekyll theme into a shared theme framework.
- Bloggers on static hosting — Deploy a Jekyll site with this theme to generate plain HTML files that can be hosted on any static web host.
FAQ
Where has the_minimum theme moved to?
The theme has moved to the Jekyll Bootstrap GitHub repository. The author decided to consolidate all Jekyll theme creation under Jekyll Bootstrap, so future versions and new themes will be published there.
Does the original repository still contain the theme code?
No. The page is now a migration notice. The author mentions a forked copy exists, but encourages everyone to watch or fork the Jekyll Bootstrap repository instead.
What is Jekyll Bootstrap?
Jekyll Bootstrap is a framework that provides a starting point for building Jekyll themes. The author selected it as the foundation for creating themes and recommends it over the original repo.
How do I install The Minimum?
The page gives no installation instructions. To use the theme, you must go to the Jekyll Bootstrap repository, where the theme will be maintained. No installation commands are documented on this page.
