Timenite is an open-source webapp that displays live countdowns for Fortnite seasons and Item Shop resets alongside a Jekyll-powered blog. The project, hosted on GitHub with 20 stars, targets Fortnite players who want a clear view of when the current season ends and when the in-game Item Shop refreshes.
What is Timenite?
Timenite is a static webapp built with Jekyll that combines two main functions: countdown timers for Fortnite events and a blog for related posts. The countdowns are implemented with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery, as indicated by the repository topics, while the blog content is authored in Markdown and compiled by Jekyll into static HTML pages. The project runs entirely as a client-side webapp, meaning it can be served from any static hosting service without a backend.
Key Features
- Fortnite Season Countdown — A countdown timer that tracks the time remaining until the current Fortnite season concludes, displayed on the site.
- Item Shop Reset Countdown — A second timer that counts down to the daily Item Shop reset, letting players know the exact moment new items appear.
- Jekyll Blog — The built-in blog uses Jekyll's static site generation, so posts are written in Markdown and rendered into HTML with no database required.
- jQuery Interactions — The site uses jQuery for DOM manipulation and ticking timer updates, paired with custom CSS styling for a gaming-oriented look.
- Static Hosting Ready — Because the output is pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Timenite can be deployed on GitHub Pages, Netlify, or any static file server.
- Fortnite-Specific Content — The entire layout and content revolve around Fortnite's seasonal schedule and Item Shop cycle, giving fans a dedicated resource.
Who is it for?
- Fortnite players — Players who want a quick, at-a-glance countdown to season ends and Item Shop resets so they can plan when to complete Battle Pass tiers or shop for cosmetic items.
- Gaming fan site builders — Developers who maintain Fortnite or other gaming fan sites and need an example of combining a static blog with client-side countdown widgets.
- Jekyll developers — Developers learning Jekyll who want to see how to integrate JavaScript libraries like jQuery into a static-generated site for interactive elements.
What can you do with Timenite?
- Check season deadlines: See exactly how many hours are left in the current Fortnite season and keep track of events.
- Monitor Item Shop changes: Know the precise reset time so you don't miss limited-time skins and items.
- Publish blog posts: Write Fortnite news and updates in Markdown and have Jekyll turn them into a fast, searchable static blog.
This is an open-source project, so the full source code is available on GitHub for anyone to fork, customize, or deploy themselves.
