# jekyll/jekyll

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## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/jekyll/jekyll
- Homepage: https://jekyllrb.com
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/jekyll-jekyll.md

## Topics

`blog-engine` `jekyll` `liquid` `markdown` `ruby` `static-site-generator`

## Description

Jekyll is a static site generator that transforms plain text files and markup into complete, deployable websites. It functions as a content management engine and blog-aware publishing platform, orchestrating a multi-stage build process that organizes structured data and source files into a consistent site architecture.

The platform distinguishes itself through a specialized processing pipeline that automatically generates chronological archives, category indexes, and RSS feeds from collections of dated text files. It utilizes a template engine to inject dynamic content into layouts and supports incremental builds by tracking file relationships to selectively recompile only modified portions of a site. Developers can further extend the build lifecycle through a modular plugin system that allows for custom logic and data manipulation.

The system supports content-driven workflows by parsing metadata blocks from source files to define page-specific variables and layout inheritance. It handles the conversion of lightweight markup into standard web documents, facilitating the creation of organized documentation portals and blogs managed directly through version control.

## Tags

### Content Management & Publishing

- [Build Pipelines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/build-pipelines) — Orchestrates a multi-stage build process that transforms raw markup files into a structured directory of deployable web assets.
- [Static Site Generators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/static-site-generators) — Transform markup files into deployable websites by applying custom layouts and configuration settings to your source content for faster page loading and easier hosting. ([source](https://jekyllrb.com/docs/))
- [Front Matter Parsers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/front-matter-parsers) — Extracts YAML configuration blocks from the top of source files to define page-specific variables and layout inheritance.
- [Documentation Site Hosting](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/documentation-site-hosting) — Creating organized and searchable technical documentation portals that are easy to maintain and deploy directly from a version control system.
- [Markdown Processors](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/markdown-processors) — Converts lightweight markup syntax into standard web documents using configurable processors that handle formatting and code highlighting.
- [Developer Centric Publishing Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/developer-centric-publishing-tools) — Building websites using familiar programming tools and text editors instead of relying on complex databases or heavy administrative interfaces.
- [Blogging Platforms](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/blogging-platforms) — Managing and publishing chronological articles or posts using simple text files while maintaining a consistent site design and structure.

### Content Management Systems

- [Content Management Engines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-systems/content-management-engines) — A processing pipeline that organizes structured data and markup files into a consistent site architecture based on predefined layout rules.
- [Static Site Generators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-systems/static-site-generators) — A specialized content processor that automatically generates chronological archives, category indexes, and RSS feeds from collections of dated text files.

### Template Engines

- [Liquid Template Engines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/template-engines/liquid-template-engines) — Processes text files by parsing custom tags and filters to inject dynamic content into static HTML layouts.

### Development Tools & Productivity

- [Incremental Build Engines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/incremental-build-engines) — Tracks file relationships to selectively recompile only the modified portions of a site during the generation process.

### Software Engineering & Architecture

- [Plugin Hook Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/plugin-hook-systems) — Allows developers to inject custom logic into the build lifecycle through modular extensions that modify site data and content.