Starter template for the Chirpy theme, with key files such as _config.yml, _plugins, _tabs, and index.html already extracted
JekyllPortfolioBlog
chirpyblog — Jekyll Portfolio Template
By abhishek7h
A personal blog site template based on the Jekyll theme Chirpy. The repository contains the configuration files and page skeleton required to run the theme, under the MIT license.
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Based on the Jekyll static site generator, with dependencies installed via bundle
The repository is released under the MIT license, allowing modification, commercial use, and distribution
The README explains that a new repository can be generated via GitHub's use this template and named USERNAME.github.io
The repository is positioned as a personal blog and does not include article content, which must be written by the user
Template Details
This repository is the Chirpy Starter template, used to set up a personal blog. When Jekyll installs a theme via RubyGems, it can only read the /_data, /_layouts, /_includes, /_sass, /assets directories and some options in /_config.yml from the theme gem. Therefore, this repository extracts key files such as _config.yml, _plugins, _tabs, and index.html, saving users from manually copying them from the gem.
The repository is described as the author's personal blog, and the demo address points to their Substack page, which is not the same site as the repository code; the preview screenshot is also taken from that Substack page. The repository itself does not contain article content. Before use, you need to complete the Jekyll and Git environment setup as described in the README, and generate a new repository via GitHub's use this template.
Regarding licensing, the repository is under the MIT license, allowing free use, modification, commercial use, and distribution of this version of the code, provided that the copyright notice and the full license text are retained when distributing. Third-party assets such as demo images, fonts, and icons require separate license verification.
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Is it right for your project?
Use Cases
- Setting up a personal technical blog or writing site
- Using as a starting point for the Chirpy theme, adding or removing pages and configurations on that basis
- Learning the file structure and configuration approach of a Jekyll theme
Suitable For
- Developers who want to build a personal blog using Jekyll and the Chirpy theme
- Users who need a blog skeleton that can be directly forked or generated as a template
- Users who can install the Ruby, Jekyll, and Git environments themselves
Getting started & customization
Use these recorded setup notes alongside the repository instructions for your chosen version.
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Complete the basic environment setup according to the official Jekyll documentation, and install Git
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Log in to GitHub and use use this template to generate a new repository, named USERNAME.github.io
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Clone the repository locally and run bundle to install dependencies
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For theme features and configuration instructions, see the official Chirpy theme documentation
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The demo address is the author's Substack page, which is not the same site as the repository code
License & source material
Usage conditions & limitations
Free to use · keep license noticeThis entry covers the free version under the MIT license in a public repository; the free scope is this version of the code and does not mean that external services or third-party assets are free.
Must comply with when using
- Free use, modification, commercial use, and distribution of this version of the code are permitted.
- When distributing copies or substantial portions of the code, retain the original author's copyright notice and the full MIT license notice.
- The code is provided as is; warranties and limitations of liability are governed by the original license and applicable law.
Additional costs & items to verify
- Using this template requires logging in to a GitHub account and generating a new repository via GitHub's use this template feature; it cannot be used directly without a GitHub account.
- Before use, you need to install the basic Jekyll environment and Git yourself and run bundle to install dependencies, which involves environment setup costs.
- Theme features and configuration depend on external Chirpy theme documentation; the repository itself does not provide complete usage instructions.
- Demo images, fonts, icons, and other third-party assets require license verification according to their respective licenses and cannot be judged solely by the code's MIT license.
- External services such as domains, hosting, databases, payments, or AI may incur additional charges.
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Permission is hereby granted, free of charge
Original License Text
Sign in to GitHub and [**use this template**][use-template] to generate a brand new repository
Original README
Follow the instructions in the [Jekyll Docs](https://jekyllrb.com/docs/installation/) to complete the installation of the basic environment. [Git](https://git-scm.com/) also needs to be installed.
Original README
https://github.com/abhishek7h/chirpyblog/blob/main/LICENSEhttps://github.com/abhishek7h/chirpyblog/blob/main/README.mdPlease see the [theme's docs](https://github.com/cotes2020/jekyll-theme-chirpy#documentation).
Original README
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Template Information
- Source platforms
- GitHub
- Documentation and maintenance reference score
- More documented · 82 / 100
- Technologies
- Jekyll
- Website type
- Portfolio · Blog
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- 2025-06-06
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- 2026-10-03
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2026-10-03T02:07:59.507Z
Source file / repository# Chirpy Starter [](https://rubygems.org/gems/jekyll-theme-chirpy) [][mit] When installing the [**Chirpy**][chirpy] theme through [RubyGems.org][gem], Jekyll can only read files in the folders `/_data`, `/_layouts`, `/_includes`, `/_sass` and `/assets`, as well as a small part of options of the `/_config.yml` file from the theme's gem. If you have ever installed this theme gem, you can use the command `bundle info --path jekyll-theme-chirpy` to locate these files. The Jekyll team claims that this is to leave the ball in the user’s court, but this also results in users not being able to enjoy the out-of-the-box experience when using feature-rich themes. To fully use all the features of **Chirpy**, you need to copy the other critical files from the theme's gem to your Jekyll site. The following is a list of targets: ```shell . ├── _config.yml ├── _plugins ├── _tabs └── index.html ``` To save you time, and also in case you lose some files while copying, we extract those files/configurations of the latest version of the **Chirpy** theme and the [CD][CD] workflow to here, so that you can start writing in minutes. ## Prerequisites Follow the instructions in the [Jekyll Docs](https://jekyllrb.com/docs/installation/) to complete the installation of the basic environment. [Git](https://git-scm.com/) also needs to be installed. ## Installation Sign in to GitHub and [**use this template**][use-template] to generate a brand new repository and name it `USERNAME.github.io`, where `USERNAME` represents your GitHub username. Then clone it to your local machine and run: ``` $ bundle ``` ## Usage Please see the [theme's docs](https://github.com/cotes2020/jekyll-theme-chirpy#documentation). ## License This work is published under [MIT][mit] License. [gem]: https://rubygems.org/gems/jekyll-theme-chirpy [chirpy]: https://github.com/cotes2020/jekyll-theme-chirpy/ [use-template]: https://github.com/cotes2020/chirpy-starter/generate [CD]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuous_deployment [mit]: https://github.com/cotes2020/chirpy-starter/blob/master/LICENSE
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